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Kano Community Accuses Emirate Council of Plan To Convert Eid Ground To Plots

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5 years ago

December 31, 2020

Darmanawa Community of Kano State in Tarauni Local Government have accused Kano Emirate council of making plans to convert the only Eid-Ground being used by the community for years into plots of land.

The Spokesperson of the community Tijjani Yahaya made the lamentation while addressing Newsmen in Kano.

He said for years the Eid-Ground was given as a public property by the Late Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero to be used for performing Eid-Congregational prayers.

He said the scenario started when representatives of Ado- Bayero Royal Trust fund came to tell them of cutting up the land and conversion as plots.

As a community, we did not agree on how can someone come from the Kano Emirate council that is supposed to protect the dignity of the Eid-Ground came to tell us of plans to convert the Eid Prayer Ground into plots

Then we sought an audience with the Emir of Kano to discuss the matter.

According to Tijjani Yahaya, the Emir asked the matter to be investigated and, later they sat with the Sarkin Shanun Kano and later Makaman Kano Abdullahi Sarki Ibrahim to sort out the issue for resolution.

Then we were told the Eid ground belongs to the Kano Emirate Council and they told us they will not stop converting the place into plots.

Tijjani Yahay ,The community Spokesperson

Tijjani Yahaya , The community Spokesperson

Tijjani Yahaya noted that they have been up and down on the issue since the 11^th of November 2020 for the amicable resolution of the matter.

The spokesperson of the community said they later took the issue to Kano state Anti-corruption commission, with evidence of the number of the plot showing it as a public property with documents from Kano Bureau of land management.

But the state Anti-corruption told them that the Eid-Ground belongs to the Kano Emirate council.

When we heard the last issue from Kano Anti-corruption of saying the Eid ground belongs to emirate council we were scared despite the evidence we presented.

The community further called on the Kano State government to stop the Kano emirate council from converting the Eid-ground as a plot of land for building houses.

He said they assured the state government of their plan to continue utilizing the land for the use of the community as Eid-Ground.

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Tijjani Yahaya said they just wake up on 30^th December and saw someone with aid of some police personnel cutting down the trees that provide shade to t Eid –ground which signifies the commencement of the Eid ground conversion as a plot of land.

When contacted by the Nigerian Tracker, The Sarkin Shanun Kano Shehu Muhammad said all available evidence has shown that the Eid Ground belongs to the Kano Emirate council.

He said the complainants should also tender their evidence that the land belongs to their community.

According to Sarkin Shanu the Divisional police officer has documented in possession the ownership of the land by the Kano Emirate council, and he has been waiting for the members of the community to tender their evidence too

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CITAD Rallies Men as Allies Against Gender-Based Violence

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2 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged men to actively join the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and support the promotion of gender equality across communities.

The appeal was made on Monday during a one-day training organised for Male Feminist Network (MFN) champions at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) headquarters in Kano.

The training, which attracted 70 participants, was organised for members of CAN, Kano State chapter. The programme was supported by the Ford Foundation through the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development.

Speaking at the event, MFN Project Officer, Mr Sani Sa’idu, said the initiative was aimed at equipping men with the knowledge and skills to challenge gender-based violence and promote inclusive and respectful communities.

Sa’idu, who spoke on the topic “Gender, Feminism, Masculinities and GBV Awareness”, said the training was designed to build a movement of men committed to equality and the elimination of GBV.

“The aim of this training is to build a movement of men who are committed to equality, challenging harmful stereotypes and ending gender-based violence,” he said.

He added that the programme sought to empower men to become allies in the struggle for women’s rights and to advocate for inclusive and safe communities.

Also speaking, Apostle Samaila Joshua Asake, PhD, Chairman of the Youth Wing of CAN in Kano State, commended CITAD for taking the initiative to faith-based organisations.

Asake said engaging men, especially within religious institutions, was critical to addressing gender-based violence and fostering positive masculinity.

Similarly, the Secretary of CAN in Kano State, Rev. Ayuba Apollos Sabo, praised CITAD for organising the training and called for sustained collaboration to address social challenges.

“The church has a key role to play in promoting values of respect, justice and protection of the rights of women and girls,” Sabo said.

CITAD also used the occasion to call on men across communities to actively join efforts aimed at ending gender-based violence and promoting gender equality.

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Defection Speculation: Governor Yusuf Meets Tinubu”

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2 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

The governor of Kano, Abba Yusuf, has finally met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Monday.

According to Daily Trust, the meeting is still ongoing.

According to the report, Mr Yusuf, who dressed in white babbarriga and red cap, entered the villa at about 4:10 pm.

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The Chief Imam of Ilorin Shaykh Muhammad Is Dead.

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2 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has announced the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON.

In a condolence message issued on Monday by his Press Secretary, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir conveyed the news of the cleric’s passing and his acceptance of Allah’s will.

According to multiple reports, the Imam passed away early Monday, aged 75.

He said: “Inna lillahi waina ilaehi roji’un, it is with total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that we receive the news of the demise of the 12th Chief of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih Onida OON.”

Speaking further on the personal qualities and character of the late Chief Imam, the Emir described his attributes and the impact of his death on the Ilorin Emirate.

He said: “He was a cleric with unique features, intelligence, honesty, loyalty, dedication, and tolerance.

“His demise has caused us in Ilorin Emirate great sadness of no particular measure.

“We reflect on his lifetime as a man of great honour and piety.”

The Emir also highlighted the role of the late cleric in fostering unity within the Muslim community and promoting harmony across religious lines.

According to him: “Late Imam Solih was full of wisdom, and he was notable for unifying the entire Muslim clerics as well as promoting inter-religious harmony in the state.”

Providing details of the burial arrangements, the Emir announced the schedule for the janazah prayers.

He said: “The Janazah will hold at the Palace Square of the Emir of Ilorin by 4 pm today, Monday, 19th January 2026.”

The Emir concluded by offering prayers for the deceased, asking Almighty Allah to grant Imam Bashir Imam forgiveness, accept his good deeds, and admit him into Al-janatul firdaos.