Kano State

By Uzair Adam

Residents of Dorayi Karama and surrounding communities in Kano State have formally petitioned the Kano State Censorship Board over plans to establish a Film House within their residential area, expressing concern over security, moral values and the welfare of young people.

The Daily Reality reports that the concerns were raised during a media briefing on Tuesday by Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim, a lecturer at Northwest University Kano, who spoke on behalf of community-based organisations, religious leaders, elders and other stakeholders in the area.

He explained that the petition was jointly submitted under the leadership of the Centre for Community Support and Human Development (CCSHD), alongside the Kano Muslim Women’s Foundation, Community Build and Raise Initiative Hub, Arewa Mu Tashi Mu Farka and Danfodiyo Islamic Center.

Dr. Ibrahim said residents were worried about the possible impact of the proposed facility on security and peaceful coexistence in the community, especially considering previous security challenges experienced in the area.

“We are not opposed to development or investment that benefits our people, but such projects must take into account the nature of the community and the concerns of residents,” he said.

The petitioners argued that existing regulations governing film-related activities in Kano require authorities to ensure that such projects are compatible with environmental standards, cultural values and the interests of host communities before approval is granted.

They called on the Kano State Censorship Board, the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and other relevant agencies to conduct a thorough assessment of the proposed project and suspend further work until all legal and regulatory requirements are fully met.

The community leaders stressed that their position was not aimed at obstructing development, but at ensuring that any project within the area aligns with the aspirations, safety and values of residents.

“Our appeal is that due process should be followed, and that the relevant authorities should carefully examine the implications of the project before allowing it to proceed,” Dr. Ibrahim added.

Copies of the petition were also sent to the Chairman of Gwale Local Government Area, the Kano State Police Command, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Kano State Hisbah Board, the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Kano State Legal Aid Council, the Council of Ulama, the Emir of Kano’s Palace, district and ward heads, as well as mosque and community leaders in the area.

The residents reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful coexistence, respect for the rule of law, and continued collaboration with government authorities in promoting sustainable development while preserving the moral and cultural values of the community.

Among those who endorsed the petition were Professor Yahaya Imam of Bayero University Kano, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim of Northwest University Kano, Malam Ilyasu Sulaiman of Riyadul Quran, Dr. Idris Dan Fodiyo, Sheikh Muhammad Bukhari Ibrahim of Anas Bin Malik Academy, Barrister Wada Bashir, Imam Ibrahim Muhammad of Salafussalih Juma’at Mosque, Malam Aliyu Yahaya Dorayi, Malam Abdurrahman Rabiu Bukar Dorayi, Malam Abdurrahman Said Dorayi and Malam Mujahid Ilyasu Sulaiman.

By Uzair Adam

Kano State Government has shut down two privately owned health training institutions in Nasarawa Local Government Area for operating without the required approvals and failing to meet regulatory standards.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa.

According to the statement, the affected institutions are IBN SINA College of Health Science and Technology, located at Dakata Kawaji adjacent to a Juma’at Mosque, and Life Line College of Health Science and Technology, situated in the Dakata Industrial Area along Bela Road, Tsamiyar Gare, Mai Sikeli Street.

The ministry said the decision followed a comprehensive assessment which found that both institutions fell short of the minimum requirements for the establishment and operation of health training schools in Kano State.

It stated that the institutions were operating without verification and approval from the Kano State Ministry of Health and had not secured accreditation from the relevant professional and regulatory bodies responsible for health education and training in Nigeria.

The assessment further revealed serious shortcomings, including a shortage of qualified teaching personnel, inadequate learning facilities, poor infrastructure and non-compliance with educational and operational standards required for effective health manpower development.

The ministry also observed poor adherence to professional ethics, regulatory guidelines and other mandatory requirements aimed at ensuring quality healthcare education and producing competent healthcare professionals.

Speaking on the closure, K/Na’isa said the ministry remained committed to protecting students, parents and the wider public from institutions that undermine educational quality and professional standards.

“The training of healthcare workers must be conducted only in institutions that meet approved standards and regulatory requirements,” he said.

He added that the government would continue to enforce compliance among health training institutions across the state to safeguard the quality and credibility of healthcare education.

The state government also warned proprietors of health training institutions to strictly comply with all legal and regulatory provisions guiding their operations.

According to the ministry, shutting down non-compliant institutions is necessary to protect students, promote quality healthcare education and maintain excellence in healthcare service delivery across Kano State.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

A 26-year-old housewife, Fatima, is in police custody in Kano State after allegedly stabbing her husband, Auwalu, to death on Sunday in the Rimin Kebe quarters of the metropolitan area.

The couple, who had been married for less than two months, reportedly engaged in a heated argument that turned violent. Neighbors said the marriage was not one of mutual affection, with the wife having consistently expressed reluctance to the union.

According to a local resident who spoke on condition of anonymity, the deceased emerged from their home crying for help after the attack.

“Fatima struck his throat with a knife. He came out shouting that it was his wife who stabbed him. He was rushed to the police station and later to a hospital, but he died before arrival,” the source told.

The suspect was promptly arrested by officers from the Zango Police Division in Dantamashe.

“Their marriage is less than two months old. The wife is presently under police custody,” the source added.

By Uzair Adam

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a wide-ranging reshuffle in his administration, appointing former All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson in the state, Ahmed Muhammad Aruwa, as Special Adviser on Publicity.

The appointment, along with several others, was confirmed on Thursday in a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity at Government House, Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

According to the statement, the changes are part of efforts to “strengthen governance structure and enhance service delivery across key sectors.”

Aruwa’s inclusion is notable given his previous role as a prominent opposition voice in Kano politics under the APC.

His new appointment comes alongside other strategic additions to the governor’s advisory team aimed at reinforcing administrative coordination.

Among those also appointed are Bello Nuhu Bello as Special Adviser on Administration in the Governor’s Office,  Buhari Sule Kura on NGOs, and Yahuza Ado Yankaba, who was elevated to Special Adviser on Motor Parks after serving previously as Senior Special Assistant in the same capacity.

Several other advisers were also named to different portfolios as part of the reshuffle.

The government further announced the scrapping of the Special Adviser roles on Domestic Affairs and Liaison Offices (Abuja), with affected officials reassigned to new responsibilities.

Habiba Mustapha Barwa was moved to Special Duties (Women), while Umar Uba Akawu was reassigned to the Cabinet Office (Political). Other adjustments also affected portfolios in administration, information, NGOs, and empowerment.

Governor Yusuf said the restructuring was designed to improve efficiency and better align government operations with his administration’s priorities.

He congratulated the appointees and urged them to justify the confidence placed in them through “commitment, loyalty, and dedicated service” to the people of Kano State.

He also directed all officials affected by the scrapped positions to report to the Secretary to the State Government for further briefing, adding that some of the remaining portfolio assignments would be announced upon his return to the country.

By Muhammad Muhammad Salisu Esq.

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections, the alliance between the Kwankwasiyya and Obidient movements is attracting significant attention. On paper, it looks like a powerful partnership. Kwankwasiyya has a strong following in Kano and much of the North, while the Obidient movement enjoys significant support among young people and urban voters, especially in the South.

Together, they could become a formidable political force. But there is a problem.

Both movements have increasingly developed a reputation for attacking critics, insulting opponents, and treating disagreement as betrayal. Politics is a game of persuasion, not intimidation. A movement that insults everyone outside its camp may excite its loyal supporters, but it will struggle to attract the undecided voters needed to win national elections.

The situation worsened when some Kwankwasiyya supporters recently made comments perceived as disrespectful toward the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto. For many Northerners, the Sardauna is not just a historical figure. He is regarded as one of the architects of modern Northern Nigeria, a leader who championed education, institution building, economic development, and regional unity.

Attacking such a widely respected figure is politically damaging. It alienates many Northerners who might otherwise be sympathetic to the movement and raises questions about the judgment of those involved.

This is why Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso needs to clearly distance himself from such attacks. In politics, silence is often interpreted as approval. A simple and firm defence of the Sardauna’s legacy would reassure many people that the movement respects Northern history and values.

The larger lesson is straightforward. No political movement can build a successful national coalition through insults, bullying, hostility, or attacks on respected historical figures. Winning elections requires discipline, maturity, tolerance, and respect for people who hold different opinions.

The Kwankwasiyya-Obidient alliance has the potential to become a serious national alternative. But potential alone is not enough. If both movements continue down the path of intolerance and political hostility, they risk pushing away the very voters they need.

The choice before Kwankwasiyya is simple: either grow into a movement capable of governing Nigeria or remain trapped in a cycle of unnecessary controversies and self-inflicted political wounds.

In the end, political movements are remembered not for how loudly their supporters shout, but for the wisdom, discipline, and judgment they display when it matters most.

Muhammad Muhammad Salisu Esq. wrote via muhammad.writes01@gmail.com.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reportedly threatened to leave the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following the party’s decision to revise the list of candidates submitted by his political bloc in Kano State.

According to reports, the NDC leadership in Kano altered several nominations submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction. The move was said to be aimed at enforcing an earlier agreement on the sharing of party positions and elective tickets between the two sides.

A document reportedly signed by the Kano State Chairman of the NDC, Hon. Hussaini Isah Mairiga, stated that the adjustments were necessary to reflect the terms of the arrangement reached between the party’s existing structure and the Kwankwasiyya bloc.

The document was copied to the party’s National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, Senator Kwankwaso, and the NDC North-West Zonal Chairman.

Under the updated list, the party approved Barrister Isma’il Idris Sani for Kumbotso Federal Constituency, Nasiru Ali Ahmed for Nassarawa, Kabiru Ishaq Sa’id for Kano Municipal, Barrister Dayyabu Jamilu Ibrahim for Doguwa/Tudun Wada, Muhammad Hamisu Abubakar for Dawakin Tofa/Rimin Gado/Tofa, Ibrahim Bashir Bango for Sumaila/Takai, and Abdulmajid Isa Umar Mairigar Fata for Gwale.

The party also revised some Kano State House of Assembly tickets in Dala, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo and Dawakin Kudu constituencies.

The NDC maintained that there was an existing agreement under which elective positions and party offices would be shared on a 60-40 basis. Under the arrangement, the Kwankwasiyya bloc was allocated 60 per cent, while the original party structure retained 40 per cent.

The development comes days after NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi officially announced Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made on May 31 and confirmed a major political alliance within the opposition ahead of the polls.

Political observers believe the partnership between Obi and Kwankwaso could significantly influence the dynamics of the 2027 presidential race, as both leaders command substantial support across different parts of the country.

By Hadiza Abdulkadir

Residents of Bachirawa and surrounding communities in Kano State have raised concerns over a surge in violent clashes allegedly linked to rival groups identified as Habun Daidai and Tsalha Maikare.

According to a statement issued by concerned community members, the violence has intensified since the Sallah celebrations, leaving many residents displaced and several houses destroyed by fire. The affected communities include areas around Kwanar Ungogo, NRC Road, and Bayan Waya (Makera).

The residents alleged that criminal elements operate openly in parts of the area, particularly around Kwanar Ungogo Market, which they described as a hub for drug trafficking and other criminal activities. They further called on the Kano State Commissioner of Police to reorganize personnel in the Bachirawa and Ungogo police divisions to improve security.

The group also appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to visit the affected communities or dispatch a high-powered delegation to assess the situation and address the growing insecurity.

The Daily Reality was unable to independently visit the affected areas or verify the claims contained in the statement at the time of filing this report.

For security reasons, the authors of the statement requested anonymity.

By Abbas Datti

Effective representation in the House of Representatives is measured not by a lackadaisical approach and empty promises, but by tangible results delivered to the people. 

Unfortunately, Hon. Garba Diso, the current Gwale Member of the House of Representatives, has fallen short of expectations, particularly in the critical areas of sponsoring bills, raising motions, and youth development, educational support, and economic empowerment. That’s why Gwale youths rally for a vibrant young Dr Shu’aibu Abdul, urging him to contest for the Gwale House of Representatives in the National Assembly during the forthcoming 2027 general elections. 

Over the years, Gwale constituents have witnessed limited investment in the future of young people. There have been few visible scholarship opportunities, job opportunities, and inadequate empowerment initiatives for both young men and women. Unemployment and lack of access to higher education remain pressing challenges; this absence of proactive representation has left many youths without direction or meaningful support.

In contrast, Dr Shu’aibu, the aspirant currently vying for the seat, represents a refreshing shift toward people-centred leadership. Known for sponsoring youth to pursue tertiary education, he has demonstrated a clear commitment to education as a pathway to development.

 Dr Shu’aibu Abdul, a senior lecturer at Maryam Abacha American University and President of the Nigerian Youth Progressive Movement (NYPM), has been recognised in community circles for initiatives supporting young people, including sponsorship programs that help students pursue tertiary education. 

Beyond education, Dr Shu’aibu has also prioritised empowerment programs that benefit both men and women. Through skills acquisition initiatives, small business support, and mentorship opportunities, youths are being equipped with the tools needed to achieve financial independence and community growth.

Abbas Datti writes from Gwale L. G. A of Kano State, via comradeabbasdatti@gmail.com.

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced that medical screening for 3,000 prospective couples participating in the state-sponsored mass wedding programme will begin on Monday.

The Deputy Commander General of the Board, Mujahideen Aminuddeen, disclosed this on Sunday, directing all prospective couples from 24 local government areas to report to their respective Hisbah offices for the exercise.

The affected local government areas are Rogo, Wudil, Tudun Wada, Warawa, Kibiya, Dawakin Tofa, Garun Malam, Kura, Dambatta, Karaye, Tsanyawa, Minjibir, Rimin Gado, Shanono, Kabo, Tofa, Rano, Bebeji, Ajingi, Gwarzo, Sumaila, Kiru, Takai and Madobi.

Aminuddeen said the screening would include tests for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, genotype compatibility, drug abuse and pregnancy for female applicants.

He explained that only applicants who successfully pass the medical screening would be eligible to participate in the mass wedding programme.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had earlier announced plans to sponsor the marriage of 1,500 men and 1,500 women, mainly widows, divorcees, orphans and other low-income residents across the state.

Under the initiative, each groom will receive N100,000 as dowry support, while the couples will be provided with household items, including beds, mattresses, wardrobes and food supplies.

Beneficiaries will also receive grants of N100,000 each to support small-scale businesses and improve their economic well-being.

The mass wedding programme, organised by the Hisbah Board, is designed to strengthen family values, promote social stability and ease economic challenges facing vulnerable residents in the state.

Although the initiative has received widespread support, some stakeholders have expressed concerns about its long-term sustainability.

However, the state government maintains that participation in the programme remains voluntary and based on mutual consent.

By Hadiza Abdulkadir

Kano State is mourning the death of veteran broadcaster and seasoned administrator, Alhaji Adamu Ibrahim Getso, who passed away on Saturday evening after a brief illness.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the late Getso as a distinguished broadcaster, seasoned administrator, and respected public servant. 

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the governor said that Getso devoted his life to advancing professional journalism, public enlightenment, and promoting societal values across Northern Nigeria.

Getso enjoyed a remarkable career spanning several decades in the media industry. He served as Managing Director of CTV 67, now Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), between 2000 and 2003, where he played a key role in strengthening regional television broadcasting. 

Getso later served as Managing Director of Radio Kano from 2011 to 2015, introducing reforms that enhanced the station’s position as one of the region’s leading public broadcasters.

Tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues, media professionals, and government officials, who remembered him for his integrity, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public service.

Governor Yusuf extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and the media community, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.