Muhammad Sanusi II, the deposed emir of Kano, said he could have reclaimed his throne if he wanted, adding that his ” dethronement letter was so badly written.”

Sanusi was dethroned as the Emir of Kano on Monday by Governor Ganduje who was the accuser and the judge of alleged insubordination.

He was subsequently banished to Loko and later Awe, both in Nasarawa state.

Sanusi, however, returned to Lagos on Friday following a court order granting him freedom.

VIDEO: I don’t want to go back, says #Sanusi
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In a video circulating on social media, Sanusi revealed the dethronement letter sent by the Kano government was poorly written and it would have been easy for him to proceed to the court to challenge it.

“I have done what I could in six years, I’m moving on. I don’t want to go back. The truth is, if I had wanted to go back, the dethronement letter was so badly written, it was not done professionally. The easiest thing is just to go to court,” he said.

“It’s simple, fair hearing, ‘did you query him? Did you ask him to defend himself? Did you even call him to ask him any question?’ That’s all but I think we should go on to a new phase in life.”

Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta has welcomed a baby girl with his wife Olaide Aishat better known as Lizzy Berry.

The excited actor shared the good news on his Instagram page.

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AlhamduliLlah... And it's a Girl

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The actor posted a photo of him holding his cute baby girl, with the caption; “Alhamdulillah… And it’s a Girl.”

The couple welcomed their first child in 2017.

Ibrahim got married to Lizzy Berry in October, 2016 making it the third time he has tied the knot with different ladies.

His first marriage was to Olayinka Solomon, which ended some years ago, then he married the daughter of the former governor of Kwara state, Shaaba Lafiaji, Salamatu, which did not also last long.

Ibrahim Chatta is an Indigene of Kwara state and also from a polygamous hime. Prior to fame, he worked as a bus conductor where he struggled to meet his needs.

Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo popularly called Omoburty is one of the happiest mothers on earth today. The actress is celebrating the birthday of her daughter, Victoria Boluwatife.

Raising a child when you have a spouse is tough but when you have to do it alone, it can be more challenging. Single parents experience unique challenges and joys with raising their children.

And for Omoburty, a single mother of two, she is beyond happy to have a daughter who is now grown up. As expected, the film star took to her social media page to acknowledge her daughter’s big day.

The Yoruba actress had been sharing videos of her and her daughter prior to her big day. In the mood of celebration, Omoburty took to her social media page to share a throwback video of when her daughter was still a young child.

In the video she posted on her Instagram page, the actress’ daughter was seen dancing to a song by singer Flavour N’abania. The actress also shared a beautiful photo of her and her daughter to celebrate her new age.

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Please join me say “Happiest birthday to my darling daughter” Mummy loves you Ife mi❤️❤️❤️

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Expressing gratitude to God, Omoburty said He made her pull through in raising her kids. According to her, she is still pushing. She told God to continue to help her in raising her children.

The excited actress also reiterated her love for her child, but despite being a young adult, she noted that she cannot have her personal Instagram page yet.

In another post, Okeowo showered prayers on her daughter. She prayed that she would not deviate from the good path she is treading as a young girl.

Worried by the spate of insecurity in the country, followers of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, religious movement otherwise known as ‘Olumba Olumba’ have converged on Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for a national peace march slated for Saturday, March 14.

The spokesman of the religious movement, Mr. Edet Achibong told newsmen during a briefing that the march is part of a weeklong programme of the organization tagged “Abuja 2020”.

Achibong said: “an estimated number of about five thousand participants from Africa, Europe, North America, The Caribbean, South America and Asia will be attending.

He added that: “With the menace of insurgency, kidnappings, armed robbery, inter-tribal wars and a host of other security concerns, most Nigerians are yearning for peace which will come from the eradication of these societal challenges.

“The Abuja Evangelical Peace March is aimed at seeking the face of God to instill peace in the entire Nigeria.

“And to draw the attention of Nigerians to the fact that, the giver of peace is physically in Nigeria.

“Though God is present with us here, we have to identify him and present our problems before him to obtain the needed solutions”.

The religious body also preached peace and love as the only solution to the challenges facing the country.

He said: “The way out is to practice the teachings on love brought by the Holy Spirit Personified, Leader Olumba Olumba Obu and to surrender all thrones and dominions, for the owner of the world and Giver of peace has arrived”.

It also warned that for Nigeria to move forward: “Religious and ethnic bigotry, ethnic sentiments and discrimination should be done away with.

“We should have love for one another irrespective of religion, ethnicity, social status or gender.

“If we have love for one another there will be no stealing, no kidnappings, no defrauding, no killings, no embezzlement of funds and no favouritism, in fact all vices will disappear.”

Edo State government has withdrawn the operational licence of Famous Faithland Orphanage Home, over involvement in the selling of a baby girl for over N1.7 million.

Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, Mrs. Maria Edeko, who led other officials of the ministry and security personnel to the controversial facility, on Friday served the letter of notice to the orphanage located at 9, Osarenren Street, beside Deeper Life Bible Church, in Ohovbe Quarters, Ikpoba-Hill, Benin.

Operatives of Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking had on Wednesday rescued baby Deborah, a victim of human trafficking and illegal adoption, who was sold by a 45-year-old woman, Maureen Ekuase, to 63-year-old Grace Idehen, for over N1.7 million.

While addressing journalists on Friday in Benin, the commissioner stated that the state government frowned on all forms of human trafficking and abuse, noting that children are gifts from God and should never be traded as commodities.

She noted that the major challenges faced by the ministry border on issues of child development as it related to adoption, allegation of sale and trafficking of children.

Edeko said: “Famous Faithland Home has been implicated in alleged sale of children. Since the report came, we started investigating the matter and today (Friday), the Edo State government has withdrawn the temporary licence granted to the orphanage. The orphanage has not operated within the confines of the law. The 17 children in the home are being relocated to a safe place.

“The Governor of Edo State is passionate about vulnerable persons, especially children. The state government is also working within the mandate and vision of the governor to train managers of orphanage homes in the state on how to operate the centres.”

The commissioner also assured that Edo government would continue to monitor the operations of orphanage homes and those found not to be suitable for the children would be shut down.

She added: “No child under the watch of Governor Godwin Obaseki will be trafficked, abused or sold. Anyone that wants to do otherwise should be ready to face the law. Orphanage homes should not be seen as a place to make money.”

Guinea-Bissau’s President, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Embalo was received at the fore court of the presidential villa by the Nigerian leader at about 11.05 a.m.

The two leaders immediately went into closed door to discuss issues concerning both countries as well as regional and continental matters.

Embalo, candidate of the Movement for Democratic Alternation, who obtained 53.5 per cent of the votes during the country’s presidential election runoff held on Dec. 29, 2019, was reported to have sworn in himself on Feb. 27, 2020.

A local media outfit had reported that,“the ceremony took place despite a continuing legal and political battle over the official results”

In his inaugural speech, Embalo, who had visited Nigeria twice before his swearing in, pledged to fight against corruption, drug trafficking and nepotism, and to promote “national reconciliation”.

A political commentator, who preferred not to be named, said Friday’s visit of the Guinea Bissau’s President to Nigeria and his subsequent meeting with President Buhari “is a clear recognition of Embalo’s Presidency by Nigerian Government in spite of the ongoing political crisis surrounding his election”.

Muhammadu Sanusi II, dethroned Emir of Kano has left Awe, Nasarawa State to Lagos enroute Abuja.

The former Emir, who was removed from the throne on Monday had been held in Awe, amidst tight security.

On Friday, Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his release from confinement.

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who had given to plum job to the deposed Emir, visited him in Awe earlier today and is leaving with him to Lagos enroute Abuja.

A statement from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna on Friday, said: ‘’The Governor who drove from Abuja to Awe town, met His Highness in high spirits, demonstrating his usual calm, poise and regal bearing amidst what has befallen in the last four days.‘’

The statement signed by Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Mr. Muyiwa Adekeye, said: “Governor Nasir El Rufai visited his long- time friend, ideological soul mate and confidante, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, as a mark of solidarity over his temporary travails at Awe town in Nasarawa State.

‘’His Highness seems to have taken all that happened in his stride but has reiterated his commitment to enforce his fundamental human rights.

‘’Sanusi II, the 14th Fulani Emir of Kano, manifested a renewed vigour to continue serving humanity in his life- long efforts to expand the frontiers of knowledge and to campaign against unworthy timid ignorance that has shackled Nigeria as a perpetual potentially great nation,’’ he said.

According to the Special Adviser, El Rufai arrived Awe town shortly before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had granted an interim order, releasing Sanusi from detention.

Adekeye said that El Rufai and His Highness later drove to the mosque where the latter led the Jumma’at prayer, adding that hundreds of well- wishers lined up the road of Awe to hail His Highness on his way to the mosque and back to his residence.

The statement further said that the duo rode in El Rufai’s car to Abuja, from where Sanusi II will proceed to Lagos.

UPDATE

Muhammadu Sanusi II has now put the horrors of the past five days behind him as he landed in Lagos in a private jet at 11.35pm on Friday.

It was a relieving climax for a day that began with the visit of Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Sanusi’s leading the Friday prayer in Awe and his speaking about his dethronement philosophically.

Then came the order from a Federal High Court in Abuja asking his captors to release him immediately.

Nigerian singer Paul Play who has been off the music scene for a long time returns with the remake of his record dubbed “Angel Of My Life.” as he joins forces with the highly acclaimed sound god, Runtown.

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The office of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has announced the death of one of the police escort riders in his convoy, Inspector Ali Gomina, aged 45.

“Gomina was involved in a road accident while on official duty today”, Laolu Akande the SSA Media to Osinbajo said..

“The accident occurred on the road to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The Vice President, who is greatly saddened by this occurrence, has aborted the trip.

“The Vice President described Gomina as a diligent, hardworking and serious-minded officer who will be greatly missed by the team. He is survived by his wife, children and relatives.

There was a moment of panic in Kebbi today as President Muhammadu Buhari’s security was breached by a young man who moved briskly and menacingly towards him while taking photograph with host Governor Atiku Bagudu and Jigawa governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar.

How the security men missed the intruder was unclear as he leapt out of the crowd watching the photo session. Did he want his own photo-op with the president?

The struggle to save President Buhari from the man

He was inches away when there was a panicky effort to safe the president from the intruder.

In a statement Thursday night, Presidential adviser, Femi Adesina said it was not an attempted attack by the man, against the president. He explained what happened:

“President Muhammadu Buhari was in Kebbi State Thursday to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival. It was the first time the international tourism event would hold in eleven years, as security considerations had rendered it impracticable.

“As the President went round the arena to inspect rice pyramids on display, and take photographs with farmers, a young man was so very excited to see his President so close. He made an attempt to get to him.

“World over, such would not be allowed by security details. The young man was prevented, and he protested that he should be allowed to greet his President. Now, professional contortionists are making mischief of the event. They are passing the video clip off on social media as an attempt to attack the President.

“Malicious people always twist things to give a negative narrative. But they simply dash their heads against the wall. The country moves on”.