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My Reinstatement Is Divine Will Of God – Emir Sanusi
My Reinstatement Is Divine Will Of God – Emir Sanusi
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has described his reinstatement as the Emir of Kano as an act of divine intervention and the will of God. Sanusi made these remarks during his appreciation speech after receiving his letter of appointment from Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf at the Government House in Kano on Friday…..CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Sanusi, who was dethroned in 2020 following a fallout with former governor Abdullahi Ganduje, expressed gratitude and reflected on the significance of his reinstatement.
“The Arabians used to say that in everything that we are going to witness, there is a lesson that shows us that God is there. Whatever is happening to an individual is preordained by Allah and to those who are sensible enough, it’s a lesson. God is one and whatever He does, nobody can change and what He doesn’t do, nobody can,” Sanusi said.
He emphasized that his return to the position of Emir was part of a divine plan. “Time will not permit for long talks. Whatever we will say, we have said it when we were leaving. We made it clear that God has preordained time and cause for everything and everyone. He gave leadership to whom He wanted and at the time He wanted. When He gives, no one can take it away and when He takes it away, nobody can take it back.”
Sanusi recalled his initial appointment as Emir by former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso in 2014 and now, a decade later, his reappointment by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. He noted the historical significance of his reinstatement, highlighting the rarity of such an event in Kano’s long history.
“My Governor and our assembly members, you will not understand the gravity of what you did for the history of Kano and the country at large. Among Kano Emirs, it started from Bagauda over 1,000 years ago. In this year, it was once that we had Emir Muhammadu Koguna, who was overthrown and he came back after some days. This shows that in 1,000 years, there has been no case like what happened now.”
Sanusi also pointed out the detrimental impact of political interference in the traditional emirate system across northern Nigeria, where numerous emirates have been fragmented. He warned that without intervention, Kano could have faced a similar fate.
“This thing that has been brought to Kano, had it been allowed, one day we will wake up with the Emir of Kumbotso, Bichi, Fagge and 44 Emirs. So what the government and the assembly did is a rescue mission.”
Presenting the appointment letter to Sanusi, Governor Yusuf stated, “By the powers conferred on me by the Kano Emirate Council Law of 1984 and 2024, and supported by the recommendation of the kingmakers; I have the singular pleasure of confirming the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and the head of the Kano Emirate Council.”
Yusuf emphasized that Sanusi’s reappointment was based on his competence, credibility, and popularity, urging the Emir to adhere to Islamic principles and work towards uniting the emirate and fostering harmony among the Islamic sects in the state.
The Supreme Court has effectively ended the legal dispute regarding the potential deregistration of the Action Peoples Party (APP), confirming its status as a legally registered political entity. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, presided over by Justice John Inyang Okoro, dismissed Appeal No. SC/CV/248/2026 on May 12, 2026, after the appellant, Mr. Blessing Elujiuba, chose to formally withdraw the case.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This ruling leaves the previous decisions of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, both of which favored the APP, final and binding. The initial legal challenge aimed to force the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party, alleging it did not meet the requirements set out in Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution.
The Court of Appeal in Owerri had previously dismissed these claims, with the court noting that the APP provided valid evidence of its electoral success, such as winning a councillorship seat in Jigawa State and victories in local government elections in Rivers State. The appellate judges also supported the interpretation that Section 225A should be read disjunctively, meaning a party only needs to meet one of the stipulated conditions to remain registered.
With this definitive ruling from the Supreme Court, the legal threats against the party’s leadership and its ability to participate in the 2027 general elections have been resolved in the party’s favor.
In their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 52 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo delivered a resilient performance to secure a 1-1 draw against Portugal in their Group K opener. This result adds to Portugal’s ongoing struggles in World Cup tournament debuts, marking only one victory in their last five opening matches.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Portugal initially took control when João Neves scored a header from a Pedro Neto cross just six minutes into the game. While Portugal sought to capitalize on their lead, the Leopards maintained defensive discipline and began to find their rhythm. DR Congo’s persistence was rewarded just before halftime when Yoane Wissa headed in a corner, marking the nation’s first-ever goal in World Cup history.
The second half saw Portugal attempt to increase the pressure, though a potential go-ahead goal from João Cancelo was overturned due to an offside call. Cristiano Ronaldo also had an opportunity to secure a victory but was unable to convert a pass from Francisco Conceição. Despite efforts from both teams to find a late winner, the match concluded in a stalemate.
This draw marks a notable improvement for DR Congo, who previously exited the tournament without a point or a goal in their last appearance. With upcoming matches against Colombia and Uzbekistan, the team now holds realistic ambitions of advancing to the knockout stages.
A Kogi State High Court, presided over by Justice Abdul Nicodemus Awulu, has sentenced Jibrin Halilu to death for his role in the kidnapping and murder of Uche Andrew Offo, a hotel owner in Obajana. Halilu was found guilty of conspiracy and kidnapping, in violation of the Kogi State Kidnapping and Other Related Offences Prohibition Law, 2023.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The incident occurred on March 23, 2023, when Halilu and an armed gang abducted Offo from his hotel, the Everready Hotel. Although Offo’s family paid a ₦2.5 million ransom, he was killed after recognizing Halilu—his own neighbour—among his abductors. Halilu was eventually arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on December 4, 2025, and was also linked to the April 2, 2023, kidnapping of Ibrahim Abdullahi in Lokoja, for which a ₦5 million ransom was paid.
This verdict is part of a series of recent major legal successes for the DSS:
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Owo Church Attack: On June 3, 2026, a Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced four men—Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, and Abdulhaleem Idris—to death for the 2022 terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, which resulted in over 40 deaths and 100 injuries.
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Katsina Arms Courier: Just 24 hours prior to the Kogi ruling, a Katsina State High Court sentenced a female arms courier apprehended by the DSS to death.
Security sources stated that these consecutive convictions serve as a strong message that those involved in terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crime will be held accountable and face the full extent of the law.
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