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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...

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...

Kano senator shares 47,280 bags of rice for Ramadan and Sallah celebrations

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has distributed no fewer than 47,280 bags of rice to his constituents in Kano North Senatorial District as part of his support for the holy month of Ramadan and the forthcoming Sallah celebrations. Barau flagged off the distribution of the commodity through his Chief of Staff, Muhammad...

Eid-el-Fitr: Yusuf Calls for Prayers to Promote Peace and Unity in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf has called on residents of Kano State to intensify prayers for peace, unity and sustainable development as the Ramadan fast winds down and Eid-el-Fitr approaches. The governor made the call during the 38th State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Kano, urging citizens to take advantage of the spiritual period to...

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano Government shares food supplies and cattle with 13 rehabilitation centres

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has distributed food items and cows to 13 rehabilitation centres for persons with mental health challenges to enable them to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk-Ibrahim, during the distribution said the intervention was to ensure that inmates in rehabilitation centres celebrate the...

One killed in clash between rival thugs in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 17, 2026

One person has been confirmed dead following a clash between rival groups of suspected thugs in Kano. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited security sources. According to the report, the clash occurred around 10:30 pm on Tuesday in the Ja’en Unguwar Lalle...

Eid-el-Fitr: Federal Road Safety Corps Deploys 1,889 Personnel in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 16, 2026

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,889 personnel to ease traffic flow during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Kano State. Kano sector commander, Idris Mohammed-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Kano by the corps’ public relations officer, Abdullahi Labaran. According to him, special patrol operations will run from Tuesday to...

Government Demolishes Unauthorized Structures Across Kano Metropolis

Aliyu dahiruMarch 16, 2026

The Kano State Government has stepped up enforcement of urban planning laws, carrying out another demolition exercise to remove illegal buildings in the city. Officials from the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning led the operation on Monday at Sharada Ja’en in Gwale Local Government Area. The demolition was personally supervised by the Commissioner for...

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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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