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CSO Commends Nigerian Police For Inviting Emir Sanusi, Says Nobody is above the law

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CSO Commends Nigerian Police For Inviting Emir Sanusi, Says Nobody is above the law

The Northern Women Lawyers Congress has commended the Nigeria Police Force over its invitation to Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi over an investigation into an incident that occurred during a sallah durbar he held.

This was contained in a statement by its Chairperson Barrister Nafisa Abba, the lawyer further blast the civil society organisations that are condemning the Nigeria Police over the invitation.

The CSO called on the Police to go ahead with its investigation to find out the truth of the matter, and anyone found guilty should be prosecuted and face the wrath of the law.

“We are all aware that the police banned all sallah durbar activities to maintain peace in the state but Sanusi went ahead to ride a horse on Sallah day from the Eid Ground being surrounded by thugs who are loyal to him.

Ibrahim Alasan, who lost his life during the incident, is just a passerby, an innocent soul who was killed by these thugs.

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It is not only in Sanusi’s entourage that a life was lost. It’s obviously clear that there is rivalry between thugs of most of the wards in Kano Municipal, the police saw that coming from their intelligence report and caution both parties not to hold any durbar but Sanusi went ahead to do that. Is he above the law?

It’s under the same Sanusi that thugs would always be seen giving him protection, not the appropriate security agency. Thugs now have access even into the Gidan Rumfa.

Just because you’re an Emir, you shouldn’t be investigated?

 

The lawyer further added that the CSOs are the creation of the Emir in an effort to sabotage the Nigerian Police.

“We know fully that these organisations that were all over the media condemning an investigative invitation meeting are sponsored by Sanusi

To make it to the public knowledge, they are doing all these as pseudonym, and their organisations are not registered.

I’m a lawyer, a member of the Kano Bar. I challenge them to come out and present themselves. ”

The Congress described those criticising Sanusi’s invitation as hypocrites.

“Where are they when the governor ordered the arrest of the legitimate Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero? He went back to appoint an Emir despite a court order stopping him from doing so.

Is it not a disrespect to our culture and tradition?

We learnt that you have been crying of an assassination attempt during your procession with thugs who were employed by Gwale Local Government chairman for you by the police The Chairman had to run for his life, and now you are crying when an invitation was sent to you. Did you report it to the police in the first place?

Respect yourself by surrendering yourself to police to prove your innocence. ” She added.

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Insecurity: US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of bribe attempt to silence recommendation calling for his sack

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April 21, 2026

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Kimberly Daniels, a United States Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 14, has alleged that Nigeria’s minister of state for defense, Bello Matawalle, attempted to bribe a US official to deflect the narrative of the United World Congress of Diplomats, UN-WCD, report.

The lawmaker made the claim in a viral video released on her official Facebook account on Monday.

She said Matawalle’s alleged move was to cover up the UN-WCD report on Christian genocide in Nigeria, which indicted him.

Daniels insisted that no amount of pressure can silence her stand against the killings of Christians in Nigeria.

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“A US elected official was offered money by Nigeria’s minister of state defense, Bello Matawalle, to change the narrative of the UN-WCD Christian genocide in Nigeria report,” she said in the viral video.

Recall that Daniels, who doubled as the chairperson of UN-WCD, had called for President Bola Tinubu to remove Matawalle over alleged complicity in the killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, and other parts of Nigeria.

Matawalle is yet to officially reply the US lawmaker.

Daniels alleged that following her recent press statement on what she described as targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria, she came under pressure from individuals she linked to the minister, including what she characterised as attempts to discredit her report and “buy support” from US-based elected officials.

According to her, an unnamed American lawmaker allegedly received an offer of financial inducement to publicly counter her position and defend the Nigerian defence leadership.

She claimed to have received evidence of a communication, including a prepared statement and promotional material, purportedly linked to the minister.

She also claimed that the bribery attempt is meant to divide America elected officials not knowing that they are united.

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Just In:President Tinubu Sacks Minister Of Finance

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.

Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.

Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.

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The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday 23rd April, 2026.”

Explaining the President’s decision, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He said the President, in approving the cabinet reshuffle, has fully exercised his powers as conferred on him by Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).

The President thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation while wishing them the best in all their future endeavours.

The President, Akume noted, equally assured all cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”

Signed:

Yomi Odunuga,
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

21-04-2026

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JUST IN: FG Files 13 Count Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters

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The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Among those named in the suit are a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects.

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According to security sources, the coup was scheduled to be executed on Nigeria’s Independence Day. However, the plot was uncovered after preparations and plans were leaked, leading to its successful disruption.

The development prompted the Federal Government to cancel the Independence Day programme—a move described as highly unusual by political observers.

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