The Morning Call
One of Nigeria’s most influential Muslim traditional leader, the Emir of Kano, says he accepts his dethronement as the “will of God”. Muhammadu Sanusi II was dethroned on Monday for “insubordination” by the Kano state government, in Kano where his throne seats.
He was escorted out of the palace by security officers, and replaced by his predecessor’s son, Aminu Ado Bayero.
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Leader of South Africa's second largest party says he will not stand for re-election
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Washington confirms deployment of small team of US forces to Nigeria
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Lagos State Assembly orders pause in Makoko demolitions after protests
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Deadly extremist attacks kill dozens in north-eastern Nigeria
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African creators push for recognition of digital work as full-time careers
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Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Lifetime Grammy