The Nigeria Police Force Kano State Command has announced a ban on all Durbar activities during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr celebrations, citing security concerns and the need to maintain public order.

Commissioner of Police (CP) Ibrahim Adamu Bakori made the announcement during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters on Friday, emphasizing the need for a peaceful and secure environment during the festivities.

According to CP Bakori, intelligence reports indicated plans by certain elements to exploit the Durbar for disruptive activities.

Following credible intelligence reports of orchestrated plans by miscreants and their sponsors to use the Durbar for violent acts, the Command, in consultation with the Kano State Government and other key stakeholders, has decided to prohibit all Durbar activities across the state,” he stated.

He assured residents that adequate security measures had been put in place to safeguard Eid prayers at designated locations. He also urged worshippers to comply with security guidelines, including avoiding suspicious objects and refraining from activities such as horse riding (Kilisa), car racing, and reckless driving.

As Nigerians gear up for the 2025 Eid-el-Fitri celebrations, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide special patrol to ensure safe and smooth travel.

The operation, running from March 27 to April 2, 2025, aims to curb road crashes, enforce traffic laws, and respond swiftly to emergencies.

To achieve this, FRSC has mobilised thousands of personnel, including Special Marshals, and deployed 754 patrol vehicles, 143 ambulances, 48 tow trucks, and radar guns to check speeding.

Key highways across the country will be closely monitored, with 16 traffic control camps and 53 critical routes under surveillance.

Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed emphasised the need for strict enforcement against reckless driving, overloading, and road obstructions.

He also urged motorists to plan their journeys wisely, avoid overspeeding, and adhere to traffic regulations warning that Mobile Courts will be set up nationwide to prosecute offenders.

No fewer than 40,000 families may benefit from the Aliko Dangote Food Intervention Programme.

Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum said the donation of 40,000 bags of 10kg rice to the people of Borno State by the Aliko Dangote Foundation(ADF) will help cushion economic hardship in these families.

The Governor made the statement at the flag-off of the Food Intervention Programme on Wednesday in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.

The Aliko Dangote Foundation penultimate week commenced the distribution of one million bags rice worth N16billion across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.

The Governor was represented by the Director General of Borno State Emergency Management Agency(SEMA) Mr. Ali Abdullahi Isa.

He said: “Today marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to alleviate the suffering of our people, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.”

The Governor said the generous donation is a testament to the Foundation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and promoting social welfare.
“We are deeply thankful to Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the entire foundation for their kindness and philanthropy.”

He urged the people of Borno State to continue to pray for peace, stability, and prosperity of the state and country.
In his early remarks, representative of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr. Usman Muhammad, said the gesture is aimed at supporting government effort, adding that the Foundation focuses on improving the living conditions of Nigerians.

Mr. Muhammad said the donation is targeted at the poor and the vulnerable persons in the State.

A beneficiary, Ms Aisha Modu, 50, said as a displaced person, the donation of rice by the ADF will go a long way in alleviating her economic hardship.

In the same vein, another beneficiary, Umaru Aliyu, 60, said he will use the rice to feed his six children, while praying God to continue to bless the chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation.