•Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State The Kano State government has suspended the traditional Sallah Durbar festival, citing credible intelligence of potential security threats during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The announcement follows the release of guidelines for a parallel Sallah Durbar by the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, fro...
•Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, today walked more than one kilometre from his palace to the Eid prayer ground, foregoing the traditional horseback procession associated with the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This came after the Emir suspended the 2025 Sallah Durbar yesterday, citing credible threats to hi...
•Kano Durbar festival The Kano State Police Command has banned all Sallah Durbar celebrations ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festivities, citing security concerns and the need to prevent potential unrest. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, announced the decision today while addressing journalists at the Bompai Police Headquarters...
•Ado Bayero The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of this year’s Sallah festivities, citing the need to maintain peace and security in the state. In a broadcast, the Emir expressed regret over the decision but emphasized that ensuring the safety of lives and property remains his top priority, reports […...
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