By Ismail Auwal
Report reaching us has confirmed that the mother of Emir of Kano and Emir of Bichi, Hajiya Maryam Ado Bayero, Gwaggon Ilori, has passed away.
She died in Egypt after battling an undisclosed illness.
Until her death, she was Mai Babban Daki (The mother of a reigning Emir) of Kano emirate, according to the royal protocols.
Details later.
