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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...

Kano Durbar Named UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

ramadanbnyusuf@gmail.comJanuary 12, 2025

UNESCO has presented the certificate on the inscription of Kano Durbar on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity to Nigeria. The Durbar festival, known for its vibrant horse parades and cultural significance, has been recognized for its historical and cultural value. This acknowledgment is expected to boost tourism and global interest in...

Gov. Yusuf Vows Justice as He Directs Probe into Danshagamu’s Killing

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the gruesome killing of a social media influencer and political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil, popularly known as Danshagamu This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. Gov Yusuf directed security agencies to immediately fish out those responsible for...

2027 Polls: Gov. Yusuf Charges Guber Candidates to Keep Campaigns Peaceful

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on all gubernatorial candidates and their supporters to conduct issue-based and peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Kano governor Mustapha Muhammad The Governor made the call as the Independent National Electoral...

Kano Women to Receive ₦50,000 Monthly Grants as Gov. Yusuf Launches Empowerment Scheme

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled a ₦50,000 monthly empowerment grant for 5,200 women across the state, aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and household livelihoods. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf unveiled the programme on Monday at...

Hausa Day: Gov. Yusuf Applauds Hausa Language, Culture for Fostering African Unity

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Hausa people in Nigeria, Africa and across the world on the 2026 International Hausa Day, describing the Hausa language and culture as important pillars of African identity, unity and development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on...

Out-of-School Children: Kano to Release Survey Findings Thursday

The Kano State Ministry of Education is set to disseminate the findings of its Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Survey Report as part of efforts to address barriers to education and reduce the number of children out of school across the state. INSIDE KANO reports that the dissemination is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the COVID-19...

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