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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...

Kano Government Clarifies: Sallah Durbar Processions in Rano, Karaye, and Gaya Remain Unaffected

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

The Kano State Government has clarified that the restrictions on Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau, and Hawan Dorayi durbars apply only to Kano Emirate and do not affect the Rano, Karaye, and Gaya Emirates. Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, made the clarification on Wednesday following the announcement of Eid-el-Fitr security and celebration measures by the...

Kano Government Enforces Tight Eid-el-Fitr Security Measures as Emir Sanusi II Heads Main Procession

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

The Kano State Government has announced measures for the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, warning against attempts to disrupt public peace and law and order. The directive, signed by Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, comes after intelligence indicated efforts by some individuals to create confusion during the festivities. “While the Government remains...

Sallah: Emir Bayero Informs Police of Durbar Arrangements

Aliyu dahiruMarch 11, 2026

The palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has formally notified the Nigeria Police Force in Kano about preparations for Sallah Durbar festivities. In a letter dated March 7, 2026, addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the emirate council said the durbar activities would be conducted from the emir’s...

BREAKING: Supreme Court Poised to Rule on Kano Emirate Dispute

Aliyu dahiruMarch 11, 2026

The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver judgment in the protracted dispute surrounding the Kano Emirate, a legal battle that has generated widespread attention and heightened political and traditional tensions in the State. The apex court is expected to rule on appeals arising from the controversial restructuring of the emirate and the subsequent...

Kano: Dispute Erupts Among Yoruba Leaders Over Alleged Removal of Obas

Aliyu dahiruMarch 4, 2026

A leadership crisis has erupted within the rank and file members of the Yoruba community in Kano, as two factions traded words over the alleged dethronement of the Oba of the Yoruba in Kano, Alhaji Murtala Alimi Otisese and seven others. While one group claimed that all the eight traditional rulers had been removed from office...

Kano Police Suspend Tashe Traditions During Ramadan Over Safety Risks

Aliyu dahiruMarch 1, 2026

he Kano State police command has suspended the traditional Tashe performance during Ramadan to prevent the spread of criminality. The decision followed consultations with the state government. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Sunday. The command has put in place security measures to tackle...

Emir Sanusi resumes academic journey, secures special admission to study law

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 15, 2026

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been granted special admission into Northwest University, Kano, to study law, the institution has announced. According to an official letter signed by Jafaru Sule Muhammad, Head of the Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records, on behalf of the Registrar, the Emir has been admitted into the LL.B Common Law and...

Kano Governor Honored with Multiple Prestigious Awards for Excellence in Leadership and Education…. Decorated as Garkuwan Mahaddata Al-qur’ani in Nigeria

ramadanbnyusuf@gmail.comMarch 19, 2025

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been recognized with two highly esteemed international awards—New Telegraph’s “Governor of the Year in Educational Development” and African Leadership Magazine’s “Governor of the Year 2024 This is in acknowledgment of his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to education and infrastructural development. A delegation led by Alhaji Usman...

Emirate tussle: The Battle has just started – Pro-Bayero kingmaker

ramadanbnyusuf@gmail.comJanuary 19, 2025

Aminu Babba Danagundi, a kingmaker loyal to Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th Emir of Kano, says the crisis rocking the emirate has just started. Danagundi, who had filed a suit to challenge the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano, said this at the Nassarawa Mini palace, on Sunday. He was reacting to...

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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...

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