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New Emir Of Borgu To Emerge This Week

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Kingmakers in the Borgu Emirate Council on Monday submitted the name of the new Emir of Borgu to Niger State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello.

The governor is expected to approve the Council’s decision after which the new Emir will be announced to the public.

The kingmakers’ decision was presented to the governor by the Waziri Borgu, Alhaji Abdullahi Nuhu Sa’ad? at the Government House, Minna.

According to Sa’ad, the selection was based on eligibility, personal relationship with people and character, all of which Barr. Muhammad Sani Halliru Dantoro (Marafan Borgu ), one of the sons of the late Emir came top.

The governor commended the kingmakers’ decision, praying for Allah’s guidance for whoever emerges as the new Emir.

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Riot In Bauchi Over Appointment Of New Emir, Govt. Imposes Curfew

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The Bauchi State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Misau town following a riot that trailed the appointment of a new emir by the state government.

The curfew, which the government said is parts of measures to safeguard the lives of the people, will last between 6pm and 6am each day.

It has been reported that riot broke out in the town following the appointment of the Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Sulaiman, as the 11th Emir of Misau by Governor Mohammed Abubakar.

Some residents apparently had expected one of the scions of late emir or a close member of the Gwani Mukhtar ruling dynasty to be appointed to the throne.

A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Special Services, Abdul Ilelah, said: “Reports reaching the State Government have indicated that after the official announcement of the appointment of the 11th Emir of Misau and the successful conduct of all the traditional rites, some mischief makers have taken advantage of the apparent jubilant mood of the people and instigated youths into smashing vehicles parked at the? emir’s palace.

“Government views this development as the handiwork of the evil doers who are bent on destroying the prevailing peace and security being enjoyed in the state in order to enjoy selfish objectives.”

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