The most senior councillor and oldest member of Kano Emirate Council, Abbas Sanusi, has died aged 92.

The late prince, who held the most senior title of Galadiman Kano, died on April 1 in Kano after a protracted illness.

Abbas Sanusi, who had been a member of the Kano Emirate Council since the late 50s, was first appointed as Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida and the district head of Ungogo by his father, Emir Sanusi I, in 1959.

He became Dan Iyan Kano in 1962 during the reign of Emir Muhammadu Inuwa, and later during the reign of Emir Ado Bayero, became the Wambai of Kano.

He was elevated to the most senior title of Galadiman Kano during the first reign of his nephew, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.

Born in 1933 in Bichi, the late royal started his education at the Kofar Kudu Elementary School in 1944 and later attended the Kano Middle School (Rumfa College today) in 1948.

Among his children is Abdullahi Abbas, the present chairman of the Kano chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

His funeral prayer will hold at Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu, Kano at 10am on Wednesday.

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President Tinubu has also sacked all board members who were appointed alongside Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023.

Adedapo Segun, who took over the role of chief financial officer from Umaru Isa Ajiya last November, has been named to the new board by President Tinubu.

Six board members, non-executive directors, represent the country’s geopolitical zones. They are Bello Rabiu, North West, Yusuf Usman, North East, and Babs Omotowa, a former managing director of the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas( NLNG), who represents North Central.

President Tinubu appointed Austin Avuru as a non-executive director from the South-South, David Ige as a Non-executive director from the South West, and Henry Obih as a non-executive director from the South East.

Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya, permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, will represent the ministry on the new board, while Aminu Said Ahmed will represent the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

The Northern Youth Assembly and Inter-Tribe Community Support Forum has said there have been no recorded instances of reprisal attacks following Uromi gruesome Killings the incident.

On Tuesday, at a joint press conference at the Kano NUJ press centre, Comr. Suleiman Idris, Chairman of the Northern Youth Assembly, and Nworisa Michael, Coordinator of the Inter-Tribe Community Support Forum, spoke to journalists about fake news and misinformation surrounding the Uromi killings,  providing clarification on the situation involving Mr. Peter Chukwudi Nwanosike.

They stated that reports claiming Mr. Nwanosike died from a stabbing were false, clarifying that Mr. Nwanosike collapsed and passed on while fleeing from the attackers.

” Mr. Nwanosike was assaulted by phone snatchers (commonly referred to as ‘yan kwacen waya’) on Sunday, March 30, 2025, alongside several other victims.”

The Groups strongly condemned the spread of fake news and false information, which according to them, only serves to heighten tensions, fuel division, and disrupt the peace.

The two groups similarly called on all members of the public, including the media, to disregard and refrain from sharing unfounded claims and unverified reports.

The Northern Youth and commended, and Interkk Fred Edozele Akhigbe (JP), Enogie II Sarkin Edo, in Kano State, for his swift condemnation of the recent incident of jungle justice in Edo.

They further expressed gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his decisive actions in addressing this crisis and his formation of a high-powered committee to look into the matter.

They acknowledged the recent sympathy visit by Edo State Governor, H.E. Monday Okphebolo.

They urged all relevant authorities to take decisive and effective action to prevent further violence and safeguard the lives and well-being of all citizens.

“We strongly urge all relevant authorities to take decisive and effective action to prevent further violence and safeguard the lives and well-being of all citizens, irrespective of their tribe, background, or nationality. We must remain united in our commitment to ensuring peace and security in our communities.”

The Groups furher  expressed gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his decisive actions in addressing this crisis. His formation of a high-powered committee to look into the matter and his continued commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Kano State are highly appreciated. “We also acknowledge the recent sympathy visit by Edo State Governor, H.E. Monday Okphebolo, which further demonstrates the spirit of solidarity between states.”