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The Kano State Government has announced strict guidelines for the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, citing credible intelligence reports of planned attempts to disrupt peace during the Sallah celebrations. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said the decision was taken after consultations with the Kano Emirate Council and security agencies. The government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Kano’s cultural heritage but stressed that maintaining law and order remains its top priority. According to the statement, the traditional Hawan Idi procession will proceed under strict regulation, led by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, from the Kofar Mata Eid Praying Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa within the Emir’s Palace. Read Also: Emirate Crisis Nears Resolution, Kano Govt Says However, several major Durbar activities have been either modified or suspended. Hawan Nasarawa will hold in a modified format without horseback displays, while Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau, and Hawan Dorayi have been suspended for this year’s celebration in the interest of public safety. The government directed all security agencies to intensify surveillance and enforce strict compliance with the new measures to prevent any breakdown of law and order before, during, and after the festivities. Residents were urged to remain calm, law-abiding, and to avoid spreading unverified information, while cooperating fully with security personnel throughout the Sallah period. The state government also commended security agencies for their continued professionalism and reassured the public of its commitment to ensuring a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the merger of the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education as part of efforts to strengthen coordination and accelerate reforms in the state’s education sector. This was conveyed in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. According to the statement, the newly restructured entity will operate as the Ministry of Education, with a specialized Directorate of Higher Education established within the ministry to oversee tertiary education activities in the state. The directorate will be headed by a Permanent Secretary and supported by the necessary personnel to ensure effective supervision and management of higher education institutions. Read Also: Ganduje Performs Ramadan Lesser Hajj Salihu Sagir Takai and Kano’s Succession Debate Support APC Move or Face Sack, Kano Governor Warns Commissioners, Appointees The statement added that under the new arrangement, agencies previously under the defunct Ministry of Higher Education, including the Kano State Scholarship Board, will return to the Ministry of Education. State-owned universities and other higher education institutions will also be supervised by the new Directorate of Higher Education. The restructuring forms part of the state government’s ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the education sector, eliminating duplication of responsibilities, improving policy coordination across all levels of education, and reducing the cost of governance. Governor Yusuf noted that the reform is designed to enhance efficiency, accountability and the overall quality of education administration in the state. He reiterated that his administration remains committed to implementing far-reaching reforms that will revive the education sector and secure a brighter future for younger generations. Consequently, the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and the Office of the Head of Service have been directed to ensure the immediate and seamless realignment of the affected ministries and their respective departments.

The Kano Online Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has approved 31 applicants for membership following a comprehensive screening exercise aimed at strengthening professionalism among online media practitioners in the state. Chairman of the chapel, Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo, disclosed this while receiving the report of the membership screening committee, commending the panel for conducting its assignment with orderliness, fairness and transparency. Dangambo explained that the committee was constituted to help sanitize the journalism profession and ensure that applicants seeking membership meet the standards and requirements stipulated in the NUJ constitution. He noted that the decision became necessary in view of the increasing number of online media practitioners and social media influencers seeking membership in the union. Read Also: Pantami Urges Northern Muslims to Invest in Media, Warns of Communication Deficit According to him, the committee strictly adhered to the NUJ constitutional provisions and guidelines during the screening process to ensure due process and compliance with established procedures. Dangambo expressed confidence that the exercise would go a long way in strengthening professionalism and preserving the integrity of journalism among operators of online media platforms in Kano State. Earlier, the Chairman of the Membership Screening Committee, Aliyu Mudi Suleiman, said the panel carried out a thorough review of applicants’ credentials, including registration documents from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), educational qualifications and other relevant requirements. He revealed that out of the 46 applicants screened so far, 31 were approved for membership, seven were placed on hold for further review, while eight were not approved for failing to meet some of the conditions outlined in the union’s constitutional provisions. Suleiman added that the committee also forwarded several recommendations to the leadership of the union on ways to improve the process of admitting new members in the future.

The Kano State Executive Council has approved projects and commitments worth over N310 billion aimed at improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, housing, and other key sectors across Kano State. The approvals were reached during the 38th Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Council Chamber of the Government House Kano. The outcome of the meeting was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. According to the statement, the council deliberated extensively on key governance and development issues before approving projects totaling N310,266,203,046, covering multiple sectors of the state economy. In the education sector, the council approved N238.02 million for the purchase of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME forms for eligible candidates across the state. It also approved funds for the rehabilitation of Government Girls Secondary School Hotoro South in Nassarawa Local Government Area and renovation works at schools in Bagwai Local Government Area. Additional approvals included payments for boarding school feeding suppliers, procurement of textbooks for students in the 44 local government areas, construction of a nomadic school in Dambatta Local Government Area, and renovation of schools in the Kofar Nassarawa area. Read Also: Ganduje Performs Ramadan Lesser Hajj Support APC Move or Face Sack, Kano Governor Warns Commissioners, Appointees BOOST Project Strengthens Community Mobilisation Through Kano Tricycle Associations Forum Under the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, several projects were approved to improve public facilities and road networks. These include renovation works at the Kano State Fire Service Headquarters, completion of a Juma’at Mosque in Nassarawa LGA, additional works at the Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital, maintenance of the Rimin Auzinawa Road in Ungoggo Local Government Area, and construction of the Ladanai road network. The council also approved N13.2 billion for the implementation of the 2026 constituency projects across the state and additional works on the renovation of the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy. Other major approvals include the rehabilitation of the road linking Gidan Malam Aminu Kano through Tal’udu, Gadon Kaya, Yahaya Gusau and Sharada, as well as the reconstruction of Race Course Extension to Audu Bako Way and adjoining roads in Nassarawa Local Government Area. In the rural development sector, the council approved the construction of feeder roads and rural access routes in several local government areas, including Gezawa Local Government Area, Bichi Local Government Area, Garko Local Government Area and Takai Local Government Area to improve connectivity and economic activities in rural communities. The council also approved funds for settlement of electricity bills owed to Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) for five major water treatment plants in the state. In the health sector, approvals were granted for the procurement of dialysis machines for the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre and dental equipment for healthcare facilities. In a major housing initiative, the council approved over N113 billion for the construction of a 480-unit mass housing scheme at Rijiyar Gwan-Gwan, tagged Gida Gida Mega City, under the Ministry of Housing Development. It also approved the establishment of an Emergency Operations Management Centre at the Government House. Other approvals include compensation payments for households affected by the proposed 330KVA transmission line project by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, construction of drainage at Kurna Asabe in Dala Local Government Area, production of 10 million seedlings for the 2026 tree planting campaign, extension of a high tension line along Bunkure Road, and N1.34 billion for the 2026 Ramadan Feeding Programme. In the area of policy decisions, the council approved the award of contract for the construction of AKK Industrial Parks, repair of vehicles under the Girl Child Initiative, and the implementation of a mass vaccination exercise for sheep and goats across the 44 local government areas. The council also approved the amendment of the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board Law 2014 and the Kano State Electricity Bill 2026, both to be transmitted to the Kano State House of Assembly for legislative action. The council further noted the resumption of operations at the Tiga 2MW + 8MW power plant after years of inactivity and acknowledged a presentation made by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap, to the council chairman. The approvals and policy decisions, according to the government, demonstrate the commitment of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to sustainable development, improved service delivery and the wellbeing of residents of Kano State.