Emir Sanusi Turbans Malam Sa’ad Shehu Gidado As New Wazirin Kano

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Friday turbaned Malam Sa’ad Shehu Gidado as the new Waziri of Kano. Gidado replaced Sheik Nasir Muhammad Nasir, whose appointment by the late emir, Alhaji Ado Bayero, on June 6, was rejected by the State Government.

Speaking at the ceremony in Kano, the emir charged the new Waziri to work diligently for the progress of Kano Emirate. He said the title was based on merit and urged him to discharge his duties with utmost fear of God.

Sanusi implored him to justify the confidence reposed in him by providing meaningful advice, which would assist in ensuring justice and fairness to all.

Boat mishap claims 11 in Niger state

A boat conveying 18 passengers capsized in the inland waterways in Borgu Emirate Council of Niger State, killing no fewer than 11, out of the 18 passengers onboard.

Seven of the passengers onboard, however, escaped death by the whiskers as the corpses of the deceased were recovered and buried immediately.

Malam Danburan, an Assistant Secretary at the emirate, said in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday that the unfortunate accident occurred on Monday between 5 and 6pm. “The boat was conveying passengers, who were mostly locals, from Garafini Kodo to Garafini when the accident happened,” he maintained.