One of Nigeria’s most prominent Muslim leaders is under investigation on suspicion of embezzlement, fuelling rumours that some want him removed after he made a series of comments about the need for social reforms. Anti-corruption investigators are looking into the accounts of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, following allegations of gross mismanagement of … Read more
The emir (C) clashed with the government when he headed the central bank One of Nigeria’s most powerful Muslim leaders, the Emir of Kano, is being investigated for alleged corruption, an official has said. Muhammad Sanusi was being investigated by the anti-corruption agency in northern Kano state – his seat of power – following several … Read more
Polygamy is widely accepted all over Nigeria but one of the country’s most prominent Muslim leaders is trying to ban the practice – in some cases. Why are multiple spouses under scrutiny? Men who cannot afford more than one wife are the catalyst for these reforms. The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, suggested that polygamy … Read more