The Emir Of Kano Is Dead

One of Nigeria's most prominent traditional
rulers, Ado Abdullahi Bayero, the Emir of
Kano has died. The Emir died early today in
Kano according to family sources. The late Emir was aged 83. He be became the
Emir of Kano in 1963 at the age of 33. The late emir will be buried
today in Kano
according to Islamic rites.