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  1. Gidan Rumfa - Wikipedia

    • The Gidan Rumfa, sometimes called the Gidan Sarki ("Emir's house"), is the palace of the Emir of Kano. Located in the city of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, it was originally constructed in the late 15th century, with later transformations and additions made up to the 20th century. Since the reign of Rumfa, it has continuously been the residence of the traditiona… See more

    History

    Gidan Rumfa was originally built in the late 15th century on the outskirts of the town of Kano. The new building … See more

    Architecture

    The palace covers a space of about 33 acres and its open plan design is surrounded by walls up to 15 feet high. The structure is rectangular in shape and its landscape ecology can be divided into three classificatio… See more

    Today

    Gidan Rumfa houses the Emir and his wives, children and aides. The population resident in the Emir's private quarters numbers up to 200, while more than a thousand individuals live within the structure. T… See more

    Sources

    • Tanko, Momale (2014). Kano: Environment, Society and Development. London: Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd. See more

     
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  1. Kano (city) - Wikipedia

    Located in the savanna, south of the Sahel, Kano is a major route of the trans-Saharan trade, having been a trade and human settlement for millennia. It is the traditional state of the Dabo dynasty who have ruled as emirs over the city …

     
  2. Palace of the Emir of Kano | ngConsulate

    The 14 hectare Emir of Kano Palace is the oldest and largest traditional palace in Northern Nigeria built by Sarkin Muhammadu Rumfa between 1463 and 1499 during and after which time the …

  3. Tension as police seal Kano palace - The Guardian Nigeria News

    Dec 6, 2024 · Kano residents are presently gripped with apprehension as a heavy deployment of police and plainclothes security personnel has mounted a blockade at the entrance of Kofa …

  4. Emir’s Palace Kano City | IRCICA - ISLAMIC …

    The palace, built by Sarkin Rumfa, defines the main axis of Kano. The whole palace is surrounded by a wall of 6 to 9 meter high from the outside the height of which never exceeds more than 4.5 meter from the inside.

  5. The Emir's Palace of Kano, Nigeria - Atlas Obscura

    Jan 28, 2022 · Walk through history in a palace that has seen centuries of Muslim rulers. Constructed in the 15th century, the Emir’s palace in Kano is the longest continued seat of power for a ruling...

  6. Top 10 Interesting Facts about Emir’s Palace, Kano …

    Aug 26, 2022 · The amazing Emir’s Palace is in Northern Nigeria located in the heart of ancient Kano city. In the Hausa language, the palace is known as Gidan Rumfa or Gidan Sarki after Sultan Muhammad Rumfa, under whom the palace …

  7. Kano Emir's palace barricade: Kano Govt blames FG, condemns …

    Dec 6, 2024 · The Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of being behind the Friday security takeover of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

  8. Police storm Kano Emir’s palace

    Dec 6, 2024 · Heavily armed policemen and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) have surrounded the Kano State Emir’s Palace at Kofar Kudu, restricting both entry and exit from …

  9. Shehu Sani reveals reason for heavy security …

    Dec 6, 2024 · A former senator who represented Kaduna Central in the national assembly, Shehu Sani has hinted at the cause of the rising tension at the Kano Emir’s palace.

  10. PLACES TO VISIT IN KANO: Gidan Dan Hausa, Kano Emir's …

    Sep 25, 2023 · Kano Emir’s Palace Gidan Rumfa. Also known as “a settlement within a settlement”, the palace was created by Abudullahi Bayero, the father of the late Alhaji Ado …

  11. Jubilation in Kano palace as Emir Sanusi emerges victorious at …

    Jan 10, 2025 · The palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, on Friday erupted in jubilation, following Muhammadu Sanusi II’s victory at the Court of Appeal.

  12. Breaking: Security Operatives barricade Kano Emir’s Palace, bar …

    Dec 6, 2024 · Security operatives have sealed the Emir’s Palace in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria, barring Emir Sanusi from traveling to the Bichi Emirate for a royal event.

  13. Breaking news: Security agencies shut down Kano emir’s palace

    Dec 6, 2024 · Operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS), and Nigeria Police have closed entrance to the Palace of the Emir of Kano, where the 16th Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi …

  14. Armed security personnel take over Kano Emir’s palace - Punch …

    Dec 6, 2024 · Armed security operatives have taken over the main Palace of the Kano Emir at Kofar Kudu in the early hours of Friday restricting people from going into and coming out of the …

  15. Security Forces Seal Emir Sanusi’s Kano Palace, Restrict His …

    Dec 6, 2024 · Heavily armed policemen have reportedly sealed off the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, restricting his free movement outside the palace. It was gathered that …

  16. Kano Emir Sanusi Ignores Police Presence, Holds Court Session …

    Dec 6, 2024 · The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, made a bold appearance in full traditional regalia on Friday, December 6, as he presided over his routine court session at the …

  17. Sanusi calls for calm after Kano palace siege - Punch Newspapers

    Hours after armed police officers barricaded the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, preventing him from attending a royal ceremony in Bichi Local Government Area on Friday,...

  18. Tension in Kano as security operatives surround Emir Sanusi's …

    Dec 6, 2024 · There is palpable tension in Kano after security operatives barricaded the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II on Friday. The road leading to the emir’s palace was also …

  19. Kano: Emir Sanusi appeals for calm amidst heightened security …

    Dec 6, 2024 · The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has called for calm following the heavy security presence around the Kofar Kudu Palace in Kano City.