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Sani (given Name)
Sani is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *Sani Abacha (1943–1998), Nigerian military officer and politician *Sani Ahmed, Nigerian basketball coach *Sani Ibrahim Azar (born 1961), Palestinian Lutheran bishop *Sani Bečirovič (born 1981), Slovenian basketball player and coach *Sani Bello (born 1942), Nigerian political leader and military administrator *Sani Dangote (c. 1959–2021), Nigerian businessperson *Sani Daura, Nigerian Federal Minister *Sani Daura Ahmed, Nigerian Governor of Yobe State *Sani Emmanuel (born 1992), Nigerian footballer *Sani Rizki Fauzi (born 1998), Indonesian footballer *Sani Yahaya Jingir, Nigerian Islamic scholar *Sani Kaita (born 1986), Nigerian footballer *Sani Anuar Kamsani, Malaysian footballer *Sani Lakatani (born 1936), former Premier of Niue *Sani Lulu (born 1958), former president of the Nigeria Football Federation *Sani Maikatanga (born 1975), Nigerian photographer *Sani Mohammed, Nigerian politician *Sani al Mulk (Abu'l-Hasan) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Abacha
Sani Abacha (; (20 September 1943 – 8 June 1998) was a Nigerian military dictator and statesman who ruled Nigeria with an iron fist as military head of state from 1993 following a palace coup d'état until his death in 1998. Abacha's seizure of power was the last successful coup d'état in Nigerian military history. He wielded power with an unyielding attitude and his rule heralded an unprecedented total disregard for human rights with several political assassinations and summary executions of dissidents and political opponents in Nigeria. His rule drew disrepute to the country with Nigeria becoming a pariah state in international relations particularly with regards to the execution of environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa. Sani Abacha was considered one of the twentieth century's most corrupt dictators and as a kleptocrat for the alleged embezzlement of US$2–5 billion. Abacha, and his family, allegedly hid most of the loot abroad in Switzerland, as well as in ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Maikatanga
Sani Mohammed Maikatanga (born 15 August 1975) is a Nigerian photographer who won the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Africa 2022 Photo Competition. Maikatanga is best known for his work with indigenous people and isolated communities in northern Nigeria, as well as traditional activities and popular landscapes. His coverage of the popular Argungu fishing festival earned him the GLF Africa Award 2022 Photo Competition. Early life and education Sani Maikatanga was born in Nasarawa Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria to Alhaji Muhammadu Maikatanga and Hajiya Hauwa Gumel. He attended Giginyu Special Primary School between 1983 and 1989, Government Secondary School Tarauni between 1989-1991 and took further education at Federal College of Education Technical Bichi where he read electrical engineering. Career Maikatanga began his career after leaving school with Salisu Baso and Tijjani NTA studio in Kawo, then moved to Babson Studio on Laraba Road and Galaxy Photo Studio in Gigi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Yakubu Rodi
Sani Yakubu Rodi (b. 1975 or 1981, according to conflicting reports) was the first prisoner to be executed under state-level Sharia law in Nigeria. He was hanged in a prison in Katsina State on January 3, 2002, for the 2001 fatal stabbing of a woman and her two children; however, he did not have legal representation at his trial (opting for self-defense), and had pleaded not guilty at his initial hearing, but had changed to a guilty plea at a later hearing, after which he was sentenced to death by hanging. by , New York, January 8, 2002 , Rodi's execution is the first and only |
Sani Şener
Mustafa Sani Şener (born 14 February 1955) is a Turkish construction magnate. Founding partner of TAV Airports, he served as a member of Board of Directors, President and CEO between 1997-2022. On 1 May 2022, he was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Board. Also he is the co-founder and Chairman of the Board of TAV Construction. Early years Sani Şener was born in Trabzon, Turkey, as the third and last child of prominent Turkish bureaucrat and politician Ahmet Şener (1921–1991) and Feride Şener (née Külür). Sani has one older brother, Sadri Şener and an older sister, Sezer Şener Komsuoğlu. Sener graduated from Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in 1977. He earned his master’s degree (M. Phil) in fluid mechanics in 1979 from University of Sussex in the UK. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in engineering from KTU for “his invaluable contributions to the development of Turkish engineering at the international level”, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Shuwaram
Sani Shuwaram (died February 2022) was a top commander of the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP), one of the Islamic State's non-Middle Eastern branches. Non-IS sources claimed that he was sworn in as the wali of ISWAP in November 2021 by one of ISWAP's provincial judges, Bukar Arge, in an ISWAP camp in the village of Kurnawa in the Lake Chad area, Borno State, Nigeria. Two previous ISWAP top commanders, Abu Musab al-Barnawi and Malam Bako were killed within a few days of one another by the Nigerian Army. Shuwaram was appointed by Abu Musab al-Barnawi's interim committee following a command directive from the Islamic State's main branch in the Middle East The Middle East (term originally coined in English language) is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq. The term came into widespread usage by the United Kingdom and western Eur .... Shuwaram was killed in February 2022 by airstrikes by Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi
Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, is a Nigerian politician and the current honorary special adviser on inter-governmental affairs to the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle. He previously served as the national secretary of All Progressives Grand Alliance. Early life and education Shinkafi was born in Shinkafi, Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara State. From 1976 to 1982, he went to Shinkafi Township Primary School, Zamfara State, before going to Government Secondary School, Gwadabawa, Sokoto State where he studied from 1982 to 1988. He went to Sokoto State Polytechnic and later to the School of Management Studies, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State in 1991 and received a national diploma in business administration. In 1998, Shinkafi received higher national diploma in accounting and finance from Plateau School of Accountancy and Management Studies, Jos. He received a postgraduate diploma in education from National Teachers Institute, Kaduna State in 2008, before receiving a master's in public sectors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Sha'aban
Sani Mohammed Sha'aban (born 4 August 1958) in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria is a politician and businessman. He served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives from May 2003 to May 2007 representing Zaria. Controversy Sani Shaaban was found guilty of breach of trust by the shari'ah court in Zaria and his asset were confiscated over debt. The property known as No48 Yusuf Road Off Hadijiya Road Bomai, Kano State, Mazari Ltd along the Kano Kaduna express road with certificate of occupancy KD 6246, Zaria, Kaduna State, Tulips by MTD junction GRA Zaria Kaduna State, Land and structure at Circular road, GRA Zaria Zaria is a List of Nigerian cities by population, metropolitan city in Nigeria, located at present time within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original sev ... with C of O no KD11226 and Land and Structure behind Sani Shaaban main resident opposite Therbow Schools, GRA Zar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Rifati
Sani Rifati is a human rights activist and the President of Voice of Roma. A native Roma himself, he was born in Pristina, Kosovo, Yugoslavia, lived and worked in California, United States. He currently resides in Berlin, Germany. Rifati began dancing as a youth in Pristina and was a part of the 'Kheljen Romalen!' Folklore Dance Ensemble. During the 1980s, he was a drummer for a professional band. He has worked as Romani dance instructor and choreographer. Since 2012 he has worked as a Roma-dance teacher at the refugee dance group Heimatsterne of the Arbeitsgruppe Flucht+Menschenrechte in Berlin. Rifati is a cousin of the Macedonian Gypsy vocalist and dancer Esma Redzhepova as well as being her tour manager. He has also managed Ivo Papasov, Yuri Yunakov, and Kal. He appeared on the History Channel History (formerly and commonly known as the History Channel) is an American pay television television broadcaster, network and the flagship channel of A&E Networks, a joint ven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Rambi
Sani Rambi (born 3 November 1958) is a Papua New Guinea politician. He was a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since from 2007 to 2012, representing the Baiyer-Mul Open electorate. Rambi, a businessman from Mount Hagen, defeated People's Democratic Movement MP Kuri Kingal, who had been the member for the seat since 2002. He was appointed Minister for Internal Security after the election by Prime Minister Michael Somare Sir Michael Thomas Somare (9 April 1936 – 25 February 2021) was a Papua New Guinean politician. Widely called the " father of the nation" (), he was the first Prime Minister after independence. At the time of his death, Somare was also the lo .... He was defeated by Koi Trape at the 2012 election. References 1958 births Living people Members of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean businesspeople People from the Western Highlands Province Government ministers of Papua New Guinea National Alliance Party ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Ndanusa
Sani Ndanusa (born 5 May 1957) is a Nigerian civil servant who was appointed Minister of Youths, Sports and Social Development in December 2008. He left office in March 2010 when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet. Sani Ndanusa obtained an MSc in Waste and Water Engineering from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He was General Manager of the Niger State Water Board (1999-2001), and then became a permanent secretary of the board. In December 2003, he announced that the Water Board would give priority to drinking water supply, disconnecting concrete blocking and car wash crates and flower garage operators. The businesses would have to find other sources of supply. He was appointed Niger State's commissioner for transportation and infrastructural development. At the same time, he was vice-president of the Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) for four years, and was appointed president of the NTF in 2001. He was also vice-president of the Nigeria 2008 Olympic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Musa Danja
Sani Musa Abdullahi, known as Sani Danja ''or'' Danja (born 20 April 1973), is a Nigerian film actor, producer, director, singer, and dancer. He participates in both Kannywood and Nollywood. In April 2018 he was turbaned by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubaka, as Zakin Arewa. He has featured in numerous Nollywood blockbusters including Battle on Buka Street and Wives on Strike. Career He ventured into the Hausa movie scene in 1999 in Dalibai (student). Danja also produced and directed films, including Manakisa, Kwarya tabi Kwarya, Jaheed, Nagari, Wasiyya, Harsashi, Gidauniya, Daham, Jarida, Matashiya, and others. He made his 2012 Nollywood debut in Daughter of the River. Filmography Sani Musa Danja has acted, produced and directed in Kannywood and Nollywood movies. Amongst them are: See also * List of Nigerian actors * List of Nigerian film producers This is a list of notable Nigerian film producers. * Funke Akindele * Abdalla Uba Adamu * Adegboyega Dosunmu Amororo II * Ade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sani Musa
Mohammed Sani Musa CON (born 11 May 1965) is a politician and senator representing the Niger East Senatorial District of Niger State at the Nigerian National Assembly. He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he bagged a B.Sc. in Business Administration in 1990, specializing in Banking and Finance. Among other impressive academic records, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management from the University of London and a Postgraduate Certificate in International Management from the University of Liverpool, respectively. Mohammed Sani Musa is a ranking member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and was a top contender for the position of Senate President at the 10th National Assembly. Early life and education Mohammed Sani Musa was born on 11 May 1965 in Niger State. He attended Zarumai Primary School, Minna where he earned his First School Leaving Certificate in 1978. He proceeded to Government Secondary School - Kontagora and bagged his GC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
