Official: Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Installed As 14th Emir Of Kano

With all the necessary traditional rites and ceremonies concluded, the Emir of Kano, HRH, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has finally ascended to the Kano Emirate throne as the 14th emir of Kano.

Mallam Sanusi was not only on the recommended list of the kingmakers but was on top of the list presented to the Kano state Government.

To commence the coronation ceremonies of the new Emir, Gov Kwankwaso reads the full text of the letter of appointment to the new Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 14th Emir of Kano at the African Hall of the Kano state Goverment house and the Governor handed same over to the new Emir.

The princes also pay homages to the new Emir one after the other. While the Kano State Government confirmed that the state has built a befitting building for the large family of the late emir in Sharada. The keys of which will be handed over today to the family to move in.

How Kwankwaso Sneaked Sanusi Lamido Out Of Residence To Evade FG Arrest

The governor of Kano State yesterday sneaked the Emir-elect of Kano Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi away from his private residence after it got wind of a plan hatched by the federal government to arrest the former CBN governor.

The new Emir of Kano on Sunday narrowly escaped being arrested by security operatives at his personal residence in Kano hours after he was appointed to the coveted throne.

Premium Times report that a source who declined to be named for security reasons said the Kano state Government hurriedly sneaked Mr. Sanusi out of his personal residence after receiving intelligence that the Federal Government was plotting to arrest him to stop him from being turbaned.

Now That Sanusi Is Now The Emir Of Kano: Would the President Jonathan congratulate him on this?

The suspended Governor of Nigeria Central Bank, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is now the confirmed and installed Emir of Kano;  Would the President Jonathan congratulate him on this? 

Sanusi’s nomination as the new Emir of Kano signals the beginning of a new dawn in the history of the emirates. Whether or not, the federal government will bow to the new Emir is a question on the lips of many across the country.

Would he (the president) visit Kano for second term mission or campaign ? Would Sanusi stop talking like a parrot?


What happens to President Jonathan and the 1.1million votes that would come from Kano as Sanusi is on the Emir's seat?  What happens to Security in kano?

Is Kano state not on the road to join Emergency states like Borno, Yobe and Adamawa?

Macro-economic Stability And Growth Will Be My Watchwords - New CBN Chief vows

ABUJA (AFP) – Nigeria’s new central bank chief, Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Wednesday vowed to ensure economic stability to create jobs and boost growth, as lawmakers approved his appointment after the controversial suspension of his predecessor.

The former Zenith Bank boss will replace Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who was removed last month on president Jonathan charges of “financial recklessness and misconduct”and the Nigerian Upper legislative lawmakers (the Senate) unanimously approved his appointment following nearly two hours of questioning that was broadcast live on television.

Nigerian Senate Okays Godwin Emefiele As New CBN Governor

The Nigerian National Assembly (Senate) on Wednesday confirmed former Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Godwin Emefiele as the new Governor of the Nigeria Central bank (CBN).

Mr. Godwin Emefiele will now take over the reins of CBN from Dr. Sarah Alade, the most senior deputy governor at the bank who has been Governor in acting capacity since Sanusi’s suspension.

Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan nominated Emefiele to the Senate on February 20th 2014, the same day he ousted then Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on allegations of financial reckless and misconduct.