How Nigeria`s kings lost their power
(WorldNews Africa)

Mr Sanusi was removed for `total disrespect` of institutions and the governor`s office, the government said. But in truth, his removal was the culmination of a long tussle with Kano state governor Umar Ganduje, a powerful figure within Nigeria`s governing All Progressives Congress (APC) party. Getty Muhammad Sanusi II Deposed Emir of KanoSource: BBC Those close to him say the emir expected his removal but not his banishment to neighbouring Nasarawa state which his lawyers described as an `archaic practice` of the colonial era. After gaining a court order, he has regained his freedom but the manner of his removal and subsequent detention showed the real balance of power between politicians...