Breaking: Sanusi removed as Emir of Kano

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II has been dethroned. This was
announced at a special sitting of the Kano executive council chaired by
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of the state today Monday March 9th.

Usman Alhaji, secretary to the state government, who announced the
dethronement, said it is with immediate effect. He added that a new emir
will be announced shortly.