Kano Monarchy: King Makers Select Sanusi Lamido Sanusi As 57th Emir

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has emerged as the new Emir of Kano after the throne became vacant on Friday following the monarch's death. The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Rabiu Bichi, announced the name of the new Emir on Sunday. Kwankwaso had said yesterday at the Government House in the state capital, that the announcement will made today (Sunday), after the kingmakers of the Kano Emirate Council paid him a condolence visit. "Insha Allah, by tomorrow (Sunday) those who are responsible to announce the new emir will do so," the governor said yesterday. For more information log on to www.channelstv.com.