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Kano Censorship Board closes herbal shop over child-involved advert for sexual enhancement product

Aliyu dahiruApril 24, 2026

The Kano State Film Censorship Board has shut down a herbal medicine shop over allegations that its owner used children in an indecent advertisement promoting sexual enhancement products. The Board said the action followed multiple complaints from members of the public over an advert it said contained inappropriate language and imagery. In a statement signed...

Kano Government Intensifies Park Restoration Efforts During Eid Festivities

Aliyu dahiruMarch 23, 2026

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and public welfare, continuing work on key park restoration projects across the metropolis even as residents mark the Eid al-Fitr celebrations. In a statement personally signed on Sunday, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahir M Hashim, said he conducted an extensive supervision tour of four...

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...

Kannywood actor Umar Ascon passes away in Kano.

Aliyu dahiruMarch 14, 2026

Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, widely known for his role as Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has died. He reportedly passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) after a prolonged illness. A Kannywood producer and neighbour of the deceased, Abubakar Yahaya Matinko, confirmed...

Ramadan: Kano enforces shutdown of entertainment hubs and event locations

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 18, 2026

The Kano State Censorship Board has ordered the immediate suspension of all entertainment centres across the state, including event centres (gala houses) and Disc Jockeys popularly known as DJ operators. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, issued the order in a statement on Tuesday. “Effective from Wednesday, 18 February 2026, all such venues...

Kannywood Actress Samha Inuwa Gets Six-Month Prison Sentence in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 13, 2026

Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday, February 13, 2026 convicted and sentenced a Kannywood actress, Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, (aka Samha) to six months imprisonment for the abuse and mutilation of the Naira. The actress was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on the mutilation of the Nigerian currency,...

Kannywood Actress Samha Inuwa Arrested by EFCC Over Alleged Naira Mutilation

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 3, 2026

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 arrested a Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa over alleged Naira mutilation. Inuwa was arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where she was seen conspicuously cleaning mucus from her nose using Naira notes. Following the release...

Kannywood Film ‘Mariya’ Receives International Acclaim

ramadanbnyusuf@gmail.comJanuary 12, 2025

The Kannywood film ‘Mariya’ has garnered international attention after being featured at the African Film Festival in Lagos. The movie, which delves into societal issues within Northern Nigeria, was praised for its storytelling and production quality. Director Ali Nuhu expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the importance of telling authentic Nigerian stories. The film’s...

Kano’s Cultural Festival Celebrates Local Artists

ramadanbnyusuf@gmail.comJanuary 12, 2025

The annual Kano Cultural Festival recently concluded, showcasing the rich heritage and artistic talents of the region. Local musicians, dancers, and craftsmen participated, highlighting traditional arts and crafts. The event aimed to promote cultural preservation and provide a platform for artists to gain recognition. Attendees praised the festival for its vibrant displays and contribution to...

Kano Moralist Ban Samha M. Inuwa Over Provocative Content

ramadanbnyusuf@gmail.comJanuary 12, 2025

Kannywood actress Samha M. Inuwa has been suspended for a year by the Kano State Censorship Board due to her provocative content and dressing. The board cited violations of the state’s moral guidelines as the reason for the suspension. This action underscores the ongoing tension between artistic expression and cultural norms in the region. The...

Crisis brews in NDC as Kano chairman opposes Kwankwaso’s alleged takeover move

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

A fresh political disagreement is brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State as the party chairman, Usaini Isa Mai Riga, has insisted that former Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will not be handed control of the party structure in the state. In an interview on Monday, M so h Riga said early...

Kano governor schedules deputy’s swearing-in for Tuesday

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, will swear in his deputy, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. According to a statement issued by Ibrahim Adam, Special Adviser on Information to the governor, the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano....

Kano to commence airlifting of pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj on May 14

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board will commence airlifting of the state pilgrims on May 14, 2026. The board’s Director General, Abubakar Matawalle, announced this on Monday during the closing ceremony of the Hajj Induction Course held at the School for Arabic Studies, Kano, as part of preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. He said,...

NDLEA Busts Drug Spots in Kano, Six Arrested

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested six suspects with different quantities of illicit substances believed to be narcotics. The Commander of the NDLEA in Kano, Mr Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Monday in Kano. He said that...

Kano reiterates its commitment to press freedom, calls for responsible journalism

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom and responsible journalism as it joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 World Press Freedom Day. In a statement on Sunday shared on Facebook and signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, the government said the annual event,...

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