Tag: sanusi
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In 40 years, Nigeria has made zero progress – Sanusi Lamido
“In 1980, Nigeria’s GDP per capital on purchasing power parity basis was $2,180. In 2014, it appreciated by 50 per cent to $3,099. According to the World Bank, where were we in 2019? $2,229. At this rate in the next two years in terms of purchasing power parity, the average income of a Nigerian would…
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Ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi speaks on interest in politics
Former Emir of Kano and new Caliph of the Tijaniyya sect in Nigeria, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said he has no intention of running for any political position in the country. However, Sanusi, who stated this in Kaduna on Thursday, said he will continue to educate the public on the right candidates to vote for…
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Gunmen kidnap nine passengers in Katsina
At least 15 passengers were reportedly abducted by heavily armed gunmen suspected to be bandits on Sunday along the Tsakskiya-Ummadau road in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. However, police said only nine were abducted and four had been rescued by Operation Puff Adder. The passengers were ambushed in their vehicle as they returned…
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Tijjaniyya sect denies appointment of ex-emir Sanusi as its leader
The former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has not been appointed the leader of the Dhariqa Tijjaniyya Islamic sect, contrary to reports. Sheikh Mahi Nyass, the Grand World Leader (Caliphatul Arrm) of Dhariqa Tijjaniyya disclosed this when he spoke with newsmen on Monday in Sokoto. Nyasa, also son and Vicegerent (Calipha) of Shehu Ibrahim…
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Ganduje lied; this is why he dethroned Sanusi – Kwankwaso
Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso has exposed reasons Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje dethroned Muhammad Sanusi II as Emir of Kano. In a statement released by the former governor and signed by his Principal Private Secretary, Muhammad Inuwa Ali, Kwankwaso stated that Sanusi was dethroned by the governor owing to inferiority complex. According…
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Kwankwaso appointed Sanusi Emir of Kano to spite Jonathan – Ganduje
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje on Tuesday said dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi was appointed emir in 2014 to spite former President Goodluck Jonathan who sacked him as CBN governor. He said he took the decision to sack Sanusi in March 2020 to save the traditional institution from abuse. The governor, who spoke…
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Sanusi opens Champions League goal account in Porto win
Zaidu Sanusi opened the scoring for Porto with his first Uefa Champions League goal in their 2-0 victory over Marseille on Wednesday. The Nigeria left-back broke the deadlock in the 39th minute after pouncing on a rebound which came from a corner-kick, Goal reports. Sanusi was in action for 90 minutes and he produced a…
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Nobody fighting for Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba interest, everyone after their own interests – Sanusi
Former emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, on Thursday said those who claim to represent the interest of the country’s geopolitical zones are fighting for their pockets. Sanusi, made the remarks was speaking at The Platform, an annual conference organised by Covenant Christian Centre in Lagos, on Thursday. The virtual event hosted by Poju Oyemade, its…
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Ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi speaks on 2023 presidential ambition
Former Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammed Sanusi on Friday said he has no immediate plans to join politics particularly as it regards contesting for 2023 presidential election. Instead, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor will be heading for the Oxford University in the United Kingdom next month as a visiting fellow at the…
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Former Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi, on Friday revealed that he has no immediate plan to run for any political office in the country. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, Sanusi cleared the air amid speculations that he may be eyeing a political office come 2023. The former monarch will be running…