• Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Monday, February 9, 2026
Emerald News Nigeria
  • Home
  • Inside Delta
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Relationship
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Inside Delta
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Relationship
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
Emerald News Nigeria
No Result
View All Result

Buhari, other top political leaders violate COVID-19 protocols at his son’s marriage in Kano state

by Emerald Nigeria
August 20, 2021
in Politics
ShareTweetShareShare

Also Read:

JUST IN: EFCC arrests 5 officials of internal revenue board over diversion of N1.3bn

BREAKING: Court sacks all 44 NNPP chairmanship, councilorship candidates as Kano holds LG polls Saturday

BREAKING: APC loses big as 1300 members dump national ruling party (Details)

BREAKING: Governor orders state accountant general to close all MDAs accounts in all banks, and here’s why

President Muhammadu Buhari and other top political officers who stormed Bichi in Kano State for his son, Yusuf’s wedding, violated the COVID-19 protocol as advised by health experts.

In a video shared by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity on his verified Facebook page, DAILY POST observed that there was no social distancing which is one of the key guidelines established in a bid to curtail spread of the dreaded virus.

DAILY POST had reported that Yusuf on Friday, wedded his heartthrob, Zahra Bayero, the daughter of Nasiru Ado Bayero, the Emir of Bichi in Kano State.

The wedding, which seized global attention on Friday was attended by President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

Other dignitaries in attendance include former President, Goodluck Jonathan; former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; former Niger President, Mahamadiu Isoufou.

Also in attendance are the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje; Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi; Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni; Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, Femi Fani-Kayode, amongst others.

DAILY POST reports that the development is coming when the daily cases of COVID-19 Delta variant is on the increase across the country.

Recall that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC on Thursday announced over one thousand cases recorded in at least 16 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Tags: BuhariKano state
ShareTweetShareSend
Previous Post

PIB: Leave Buhari, Lawan alone, Okowa identifies who to blame for 3 percent allocation to host communities

Next Post

Go to court now, seek interpretation to controversial provisions in PIB, group tells host communities

Related Posts

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:  Senate passes bill by extending 2021 budget, (details)

Allow Real-Time Transmission of Election Results, Protesters Tell NASS

February 9, 2026
BREAKING: State House of Speaker dumps APC for PDP, check the state

Uneasy Calm At PDP Headquarters As Rival Factions Await Security Clearance

February 9, 2026
SHOCKING!! Sacked Wike Backed PDP Faction Attends INEC Quarterly Meeting in Abuja

SHOCKING!! Sacked Wike Backed PDP Faction Attends INEC Quarterly Meeting in Abuja

February 5, 2026
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:  Senate passes bill by extending 2021 budget, (details)

Nigeria Opposition Hits Senate Hard Over Move Against Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Election Results

February 5, 2026
Veteran Journalist, Political Figure Clash Over Prediction for Presidential Elections

Veteran Journalist, Political Figure Clash Over Prediction for Presidential Elections

February 4, 2026
BREAKING: PDP chairman suspended, deputy takes over

Internal Rift Escalates in Nigeria’s Major Opposition Party Ahead of National Convention

February 4, 2026
Next Post
Court sentences human trafficker to 12 years in jail

Go to court now, seek interpretation to controversial provisions in PIB, group tells host communities

Trending

  • He Lived Without Guards, No Convoys, No Sirens — Daughter Opens Up on  Murtala Muhammed’s Death

    He Lived Without Guards, No Convoys, No Sirens — Daughter Opens Up on Murtala Muhammed’s Death

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • How We Foiled Coup Plot at Planning Stage, Nigeria’s Defence Minister Reveals

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Two Nigerian States Lead in Sachet Alcohol Use Among Minors, Underage Persons — NAFDAC Survey Reveals

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • A Legal Standoff Cripples This Nigerian State for Years, Until This Ruling Changes Everything

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • What Happened To Woman Who Used Naira Notes To Clean Mucus From Her Nose

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • What Defection to APC Cannot Do For Governors, Senators, Others

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2027: ADC Bigwig Tips Peter Obi as Likely Party’s Presidential Candidate

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • We’ve Finally Booted Vagabonds Out Of PDP, Makinde Declares Party Now Free

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • BREAKING: Governor Takes Sweeping Decision, Sacks Political Appointees, Traditional Rulers, And Here’s Why

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Government To Rename National Airport, And Here’s Why

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Latest Stories

Allow Real-Time Transmission of Election Results, Protesters Tell NASS

February 9, 2026

Nigeria’s JAMB Sets Final Deadline for 2026 UTME Registrations

February 9, 2026

Uneasy Calm At PDP Headquarters As Rival Factions Await Security Clearance

February 9, 2026

Senator Nwoko’s Early 2026 Empowerment Drive: Medical Outreach, Economic Empowerment, JAMB Registration

February 9, 2026

Senator Dafinone Felicitates Tonlagha on 50th Birthday, Says He’s Contributed Immensely to Humanitarian Causes

February 8, 2026

Delta Govt Opens Registration for Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme

February 6, 2026

SHOCKING!! Sacked Wike Backed PDP Faction Attends INEC Quarterly Meeting in Abuja

February 5, 2026

Nigeria Opposition Hits Senate Hard Over Move Against Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Election Results

February 5, 2026

Nigeria Deploys Troops After Deadly Militant Attack Kills at Least 75 Civilians in Central Region

February 5, 2026

Governor Oborevwori Hails Wife Tobore at 56, Commends Her Humanitarian Work

February 5, 2026
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

© 2024 Emerald News Nigeria.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Emerald News Nigeria
  • Inside Delta
    • Niger Delta
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Relationship
  • Special Report

© 2024 Emerald News Nigeria.