Aliyu dahiru, Author at insidekano.com

Qadiriyya Sect observes Eid prayer in Kano a day after the Sultan’s announcement

Aliyu dahiruMarch 21, 2026

While most Muslims in Kano State observed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, followers of the Qadiriyya sect held their own prayers on Saturday in the Makwarari area of Kano city. Sheikh Khalifa Sheikh Sammani Yusuf Makwarari led the congregation, explaining that the sect did not follow the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, who had...

Kano government provides cash assistance and food supplies to families of 16 killed hunters

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has provided cash and food assistance to families of 16 hunters who were lynched by a mob in Uromi, Edo State. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Abdullahi Waiya, led a government delegation to Bunkure Local Government Area on Friday, where he presented N300,000 each to the families...

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano Records Peaceful Festivities Under Heavy Security Presence

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

Kano residents on Friday celebrated Eid-el-Fitr peacefully, following tightened security measures. Security operatives were stationed throughout the city, ensuring calm at prayer grounds, on roads, and in public places. The tight security contributed significantly to the orderly conduct of the day’s activities. The festive mood was evident as residents stepped out in elegant attire to mark...

2027: Hafiz Kawu, Ja’o’ji Set to Step Down Following Tinubu’s Directive

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

There are strong indications that two presidential appointees from Kano State, Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu and Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’o’ji, may soon resign their positions in compliance with the directive issued by Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kano Times reports that President Tinubu had directed all political appointees under his administration seeking...

Eid Prayers Held at Bayero’s Palace in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

A large number of Muslim faithful on Friday gathered at the Nassarawa Palace in Kano to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayer hosted by Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The congregational prayer was led by the Sarkin Malamai, Malam Kamalu, who delivered a sermon centred on spirituality, unity, and moral...

Emir Sanusi Urges Muslims to Maintain Ramadan Virtues

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

The emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Friday urged Muslims to sustain the spiritual lessons of Ramadan by showing compassion to the less privileged and promoting peace in the society. The emir made the call while delivering his sermon after leading thousands of faithful in the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Kofar Mata Eid Ground...

Eid-el-Fitr: Governor Yusuf Congratulates Kano Residents, Calls for Peaceful Festivities

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has felicitated with the good people of the state on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf described Eid-el-Fitr as a...

Eid-el-Fitr: Gov. Yusuf provides food supplies to inmates in Kano custodial centres

Aliyu dahiruMarch 19, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has donated food items and 14 cows to inmates across 13 custodial centres in the state to celebrate the eid-el-fitr. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, on Thursday in Kano. The statement said...

Bayero criticizes Kano Government over Sanusi’s Sallah procession amid ongoing emirate dispute

Aliyu dahiruMarch 19, 2026

The Kano State Government has been criticised by the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, over what he described as preferential treatment in allowing Muhammadu Sanusi II to carry out a limited procession. According to him, “The move could be interpreted as official recognition of Sanusi as Emir, following the ongoing legal dispute surrounding...

Censorship Board cautions against indecent posters, improper dressing, and the mingling of men and women

Aliyu dahiruMarch 19, 2026

The Kano State Censorship Board has warned that it will prosecute commercial tricycle operators who display inappropriate pictures and writings on their vehicles during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.The warning was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman. According to the statement, the move is part of preparations...