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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...

NDLEA confiscates cannabis, arrests suspect in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 19, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has seized 510 blocks of cannabis sativa and arrested a suspect in a major operation ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The NDLEA commander in Kano, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s public relations officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Thursday in Kano. He said the suspect,...

ACF Urges Comprehensive Review of Nigeria’s Security Strategy Amid Surge in Terror Attacks

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for a total overhaul of national security strategies to prevent Nigeria’s slide into anarchy from extremism and insurgency, following what it described as “tragic deaths from terrorist attacks in Borno, Plateau, and other states.” A statement issued by Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, ACF National Publicity Secretary, said, “The...

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. Fire Outbreak Destroys Homes, Prompts Safety Alert

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of three residential buildings and an electricity transformer site in the Gaida area near Fatima Bread, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. According to the Kano State Fire Service, the incident occurred on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at about 11:05 a.m., when the Emergency Response Unit received a...

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NDLEA exposes underground drug caves, hidden hideouts in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMay 6, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Strategic Command, says it uncovered a network of caves and underground tunnels used as drug hideouts in Rimin Kebe area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Wednesday in Kano. The PRO said the...

BREAKING: Gov. Yusuf Swears in Murtala Garo as deputy governor

Aliyu dahiruMay 5, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday, swore in Hon. Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor, in a ceremony held at the Government House. Our sources reports that the oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, in the presence of top government officials,...

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,...

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