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Kano Government Accuses Federal Government of Palace Blockade
The Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of being behind the blockade of the Kano Emir’s palace on Friday, December 6.
Armed police and Department of State Services (DSS) operatives were reported to have sealed off the palace entrance, creating tension in the area.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was set to speak to economists about the tax reform bills in the National Assembly and accompany the new district head, Munir Sanusi, to Bichi. Despite the blockade, the emir held court in the outer palace and led congregational prayers at the Kano Central Mosque.
Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, Secretary to the State Government, expressed frustration, stating on local radio that the move was unexpected and attributed it to the Federal Government. “We woke up to find police sealing the entrance to the palace.
Kano is peaceful, but a few individuals with support from Abuja are trying to disrupt that peace,” Bichi said. He emphasized that the emir’s plans, including escorting the district head, would proceed without interference.
Bichi reinforced the state’s commitment to peace, asserting that no one would destabilize Kano.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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