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Friday 6 June 2014

Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, dies at 83

One of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers, Ado Abdullahi Bayero, the Emir of Kano has died. The Emir died early today June 6th in Kano according to family sources.

Ado Bayero has been the Emir of Kano since 1963 and was a former ambassador to Senegal. May his soul rest in peace...amen.
at 6/06/2014 10:02:00 am

107 comments:

  1. Urbane Hanger6 June 2014 at 09:58

    May his soul rest in peace.


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  2. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 09:59

    What killed him?

    I hope sanusi isn't involved?

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    1. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 22:23

      Who killed an 83yr old man? R u for real? Smh

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    2. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 11:43

      Don't be angry anno 10.23,there are a lot of daft people on this blog.asking who killed an 83 years old man.

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    3. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 17:19

      Ask google, mumu who wat killed him

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  3. Unknown6 June 2014 at 10:02

    a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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    May his soul R.I.P....
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  4. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:03

    Sanusi take over

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  5. STERN6 June 2014 at 10:04

    RIP mahn!

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  6. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★6 June 2014 at 10:04

    RIP sire!

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  7. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:06

    May his soul RIP.

    A new emir should focus on addressing BH insurgency !!!

    Inshallah !

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  8. kaunar Allah6 June 2014 at 10:07

    May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.... may he find comfort in Allah's place (Ameen)

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  9. Chikaka6 June 2014 at 10:09

    The question is, is Sanusi going to be the next Emir? GEJ will step in to make sure it doesn't happen.

    Rest in peace Sir. He was such a graceful man with a quiet mien.

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  10. BABYCAKEEEEESSSS6 June 2014 at 10:11

    Omg!!! Such a wonderful man,very peaceful being... Ohhh he will bé greatly missed... Go well sir,RIP.

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  11. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:13

    Congrts to Sanusi

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  12. Unknown6 June 2014 at 10:14

    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

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  13. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:14

    RIJF SAN KANO dan ABDU. An easy going leader with a big heart that have a passion for peace. May His soul rest in jannatul firdaus. Mss mshelia.

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  14. BONARIO NNAGS6 June 2014 at 10:16

    Heyyyyy! What a tragedy!
    An Iroko has fallen

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  15. madam6 June 2014 at 10:16

    May his soul rest in peace!

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  16. madam6 June 2014 at 10:17

    May his soul rest in peace

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  17. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:20

    I was sure this will happen, as soon he spoked agains BH, I remember telling my husband they will kill this man. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen

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    1. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 11:45

      Mrs daft,he was I'll and his health has been failing for sometime.
      No one killed him.he died peacefully.

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    2. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 11:46

      I hope ur husband isn't as daft as you.

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    3. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 17:43

      Madam tink well he has an heart disease n wen u heard of d age won't ur brain tell u he is too old? Abeg tink jare n stop actin lyk a child. Hu wants 2 kil sum1 dat is 83yrs of age wat will he/she gain.

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  18. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:20

    aww..rest in peace sir.

    stylecast OAU

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  19. ary6 June 2014 at 10:21

    May he rest in peace.

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  20. Unknown6 June 2014 at 10:21

    R.I.P



    #Pesty

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  21. yetunde6 June 2014 at 10:22

    RIP na ga she kuu.

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  22. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:22

    May his soul RIP,he was a good man,he always know wat is good for his people!!he was also a strong leader of kano,but now he is gone(sad). jennie Toolz

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  23. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:22

    Inalilahi Wainailehi Rajiun.May Allah grant him Aljanatul Firadaus.

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  24. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:23

    OMG! Amen

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  25. Peejay6 June 2014 at 10:26

    Saw this on Sahara Reporters this morning. May his soul rest in peace. I have to be in Kano for business tomorrow, I pray traffic doesn't become something else...

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  26. Unknown6 June 2014 at 10:26

    May his soul rest in peace. So sanusi ll become Emir @ last. ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ 

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  27. DOBY DOBY6 June 2014 at 10:27

    Since 1963.. been a long time. . May his soul rest in peace. . Celebration of life

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  28. Bonita Bislam6 June 2014 at 10:27

    Finally he went home peacefully.Woe betide those who were tryna cut his life short before the appointed time.RIP

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  29. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:33

    Chei, chei rip

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  30. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:36

    RIP the king. Lets see who mount the throne....Sanusi L.S maybe.....

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  31. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:38

    RIP Emir. 2014 is a year indeed. By the grace of God, i will remember it for good.



    CoolDiva speaks!

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  32. AIRBOVE6 June 2014 at 10:42

    RIP Ado Bayero

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  33. Zion Baby6 June 2014 at 10:43

    May his soul rest in peace..Amen.

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  34. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:48

    Are u sure abt dis story, cos im in kano and i have nt heard anytin lyk dis

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    1. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 15:15

      We hav receive diff story lik dat ,at d end 4cup.

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  35. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 10:51

    May his soul rest in peace. . . And yeah! Lucky Sanusi Lamido to reign as the emir of Kano

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  36. bbm 7439955a6 June 2014 at 10:57

    Greāt day.. Sad news. ENGR Emy

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  37. Debbie Chelsea6 June 2014 at 11:05

    RIP

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  38. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 11:09

    Allah yajikan sarki! My beloved emir
    Anon360

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  39. Ibro Attabo6 June 2014 at 11:10

    Inallilahi Wa ina illahi rajiun
    May his soul rest in peace.



    ...............PRAY4NIGERIA..............

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  40. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 11:10

    Wow! Why are all d Emirs dying this year? Anyway,may his soul RIP.
    Shygal

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    1. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 13:53

      Ode,he's 83!has GOD not done well for him.

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  41. yusuf6 June 2014 at 11:11

    Inna lilahi waina ilehi raajihun. May Allah forgive him his shortcomings an grant him aljanat. Aamin

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  42. Steveosky 4 Real.6 June 2014 at 11:13

    Rest in peace Sir. At least he was not killed by BH..

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  43. Bbg Eze6 June 2014 at 11:15

    Emir of Kano since 1963 and was a former ambassador to Senegal......An Iroko indeed. RIP Emir

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  44. ebonydoc6 June 2014 at 11:30

    Was it not dis Emir who had an untouched 43million over years and was scammed by a banker few months ago? My point is; money cannot give life; now hez dead n I'm sure he left behind hundreds of millions of naira! All these politicians amassing wealth here n der, take note! Serve God while u r still alive cos u neva know wen ur tym's up!!! RIP Emir....

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    1. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 14:22

      Money can't give life yet he died at 83. What an idiot you are ebonydoc..

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  45. MECURY6 June 2014 at 11:31

    RIP

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  46. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 11:31

    Inalilahi wahina ilaihi rajiun. Yagae sheka serikin Kano. RIP Baba Alhaji

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  47. Unknown6 June 2014 at 11:31

    RIP

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  48. Unknown6 June 2014 at 11:31

    RIP!!!!

    www.aaaeventsanddesign.blogspot.com

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  49. Lady kim kim6 June 2014 at 11:33

    RIP

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  50. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 11:37

    Welcome on the throne His Royal Fraudulent Highness Majesty Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. Your plan has worked.

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    1. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 13:54

      Dummy.which plan is that.did he kill the emir?Linda you need to start vetting dumb comments.

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    2. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 14:29

      Fraudulent? SLS? At best, u r a confused fellow.

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  51. Unknown6 June 2014 at 11:53

    So sad, RIP

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  52. Unknown6 June 2014 at 11:58

    RIP

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  53. Lord Denning6 June 2014 at 12:02

    Inallilahi Wa ina illahi rajiun
    May the soul of the late Sarkin Kano rest in peace.

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  54. Aymii6 June 2014 at 12:03

    Baban mutum ya mutu.........Sarkin Kanawa ya rasu.....ina lilahi waina ilahi rajiun.....


    #An Emir loved by his people #





    On 2 the Next!

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  55. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 12:03

    RIP sir

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  56. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 12:09

    RIP Sir!If U lived right U'll be rewarded by GOD,if Not hmmmmmmmmmm!

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  57. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 12:09

    Now SLS can actualise his dream of becoming the Emir of Kano!

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  58. Honsylglobal.com : UK Global Online Financial Advisers6 June 2014 at 12:17

    Expect SLS to be the next Emir, having successfully implemented the APC agenda.Emirs are usually appointed by the State Governors.RIP

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  59. Florie6 June 2014 at 12:19

    He use to be a very good friend to my Late Dad,,Very peaceful Leader and one of †̥ђε reason Y some Xtian remain in Kano.. May his gentle soul rest in peace

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  60. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 12:19

    THE PEOPLE''S EMIR, ALLAH YAJIKAN SARKI AMIN, MM

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  61. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 12:26

    RIP my dear emir, saw u once the day u passed through Airport Road in kano with your host of chariots.


    via official intercom

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  62. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 12:33

    May his soul rest in peace

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  63. Okla6 June 2014 at 12:52

    Sanusi is next on d throne abi? At least he will let Jonathan rest now.

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  64. Chinawa6 June 2014 at 12:53

    RIP Emir

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  65. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 13:00

    RIP Emir Bayero.

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  66. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 13:09

    Hmm! One of Nigeria's foremost Cabal members (the unseen hands that make things happen) is gone. May his soul rest in peace

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  67. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 13:45

    Nice man

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  68. Unknown6 June 2014 at 14:01

    Inalillahi wa innaileihi rajiun. May Allah have mercy on your soul and bestow on you Al-jannah Firdaus. Ameen. Agesheka

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  69. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 14:05

    WHO EVER IS SLS IS A DREAMER! EVERY BODY SAW HIS HANDS SOME TIMES AGO, WE THE PEOPLE OF KANO STATE DO NOT WANT THIS SLS!!! THE PALACE HE BUILT IS A WASTE OF NIGERIA'S MONEY, THERE ARE PROCEDURES, TRADITION OF SELECTION. MM

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  70. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 14:05

    INNALILLAHI WA INNA ilaihirrajiun.Allah ya jikan sarkin kanawa

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  71. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 14:05

    WHO EVER IS SLS IS A DREAMER! EVERY BODY SAW HIS HANDS SOME TIMES AGO, WE THE PEOPLE OF KANO STATE DO NOT WANT THIS SLS!!! THE PALACE HE BUILT IS A WASTE OF NIGERIA'S MONEY, THERE ARE PROCEDURES, TRADITION OF SELECTION. MM

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  72. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 14:05

    As soon as SLS mounts the throne, christian non-indigenes especially should leave that place!

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    1. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 18:19

      I have known SLS in a professional capacity for almost 20yrs. He has never shown any sign of ethnic or religious bigotry...ever! on the contrary, he is a proper gentleman. The person I sometimes read about in the press cannot possibly be the same guy I know. Don't believe everything u read, guys.

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    2. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 11:51

      A lot of people are quite illiterate.not only do they believe what they read (for those that can read and understand),they also believe the unfounded and baseless crap that Linda throws in here.
      A lot of our youth are educated illiterates.

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  73. halimsy6 June 2014 at 14:10

    May his soul rest in peace amin

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  74. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 14:20

    Another one bites the dust.

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  75. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 14:36

    May almighty Allah grant him aljanat firdausi.Amin Amin!

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  76. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 15:39

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  77. APPLE6 June 2014 at 15:54

    R.I.P

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  78. Unknown6 June 2014 at 16:00

    RIP




    BORN TO SHINE!!!

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  79. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 16:20

    Idiot man, dey neva start dey die all northern emirs nd d sultan of sokoto all support killings of non muslims rip my foot dis man is in hell,it will also not be well wit d next ruler

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    1. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 17:42

      You are a fool for saying this

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  80. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 16:39

    Allah yajikan rean muslimil, RIP

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  81. amycool6 June 2014 at 17:03

    rest in perfect peace

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  82. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 18:50

    Mai martaba san kano, Allah ya ji kai sarki, first class emir gone. RIP DR ADO

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  83. Anonymous6 June 2014 at 20:59

    RIP to a great leader and wonderful achiever. Mallam Donatus sanusi hmmmmm

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  84. Unknown6 June 2014 at 22:10

    Rip to u

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  85. phykel6 June 2014 at 23:05

    I hope gudluck will not stop sanusi from mounting the exalted throne of emir of kano.peace to the dead

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  86. phykel6 June 2014 at 23:06

    I hope gudluck will not stop sanusi from mounting the exalted throne of emir of kano.peace to the dead

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  87. LEGACY7 June 2014 at 04:21

    Rest in peace his majesty

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  88. Anonymous7 June 2014 at 06:45

    Called mi afool bcus d truth is bitter

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  89. Socialetherapy7 June 2014 at 11:42

    What's GEJ's biznes wit dthrone, leave him alone.

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  90. Unknown7 June 2014 at 12:26

    Rest in peace Bayero one

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  91. amina7 June 2014 at 19:41

    When he was alive, of what use was he? What part did he play in quashing the menace of BH?

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  92. amina7 June 2014 at 19:42

    When he was alive,of what use was he? He could not even raise a finger to quash the menace of BH!

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  93. amina7 June 2014 at 19:43

    When he was alive,of what use was he? He could not even raise a finger to quash the menace of BH!

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