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Alkalanci Hosts Fact-Checking Workshop for Kano Ulamas; Sheikh Khalil and Emir Sunusi Call for Truth in Islamic Propagation

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Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil ,Chairman Kano council of Ulama addressing the press

 

In a bid to combat the growing spread of misinformation on social media, Alkalanci, a Hausa-language fact-checking platform, has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop for Islamic scholars and Imams in Kano. The initiative aims to equip religious leaders with tools to identify and counter false narratives, especially those that threaten communal peace and trust.

Declaring the workshop open, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, Chairman of the Kano Council of Ulama, emphasized the moral responsibility of religious leaders to uphold truth in their sermons and teachings. “Millions of people listen to you. Whatever you tell them carries weight,” he said. Sheikh Khalil stressed that lying is condemned in Islam and urged scholars to protect their communities by verifying information before dissemination.

Representing His Highness the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II,represented by Bauren Kano Alhaji Abbas Dalhatu who is the Managing Director of Freedom Radio Group, highlighted the pervasive influence of social media. “Freedom Radio reaches over 230 million people. The impact of fake news is delicate and dangerous,” Dalhatu noted. He cited a Quranic reference from Surah An-Naml, where Prophet Suleiman instructed his servant and a bird to verify the story of Queen Bilqis, underscoring the Islamic precedent for fact-checking.

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Alhaji Abbas Dalhatu who represented Emir Sanusi delivering his address

Alhaji Abbas Dalhatu who represented Emir Sanusi delivering his address

Alkalanci’s founder, Alhasan Bala, expressed gratitude to the attendees and supporters of the initiative. “We live in a time where information travels faster than ever. A single message, video, or image can reach thousands in seconds, and much of it is inaccurate,” Bala warned. He described misinformation as a direct threat to peace, unity, and trust, especially in religious communities.

Participants during the workshop

Participants during the workshop

Bala explained that the workshop was tailored for Islamic scholars because of their central role in society. “Your voices are voices of guidance and authority. With such trust comes the profound responsibility to ensure that what you share is true, informed, and beneficial,” he said. He added that Alkalanci, founded in October last year, has remained committed to promoting media literacy and countering disinformation in the Hausa-speaking regions.

Participants were introduced to practical tools and methods for verifying content, whether on social media or within their communities. Bala concluded by thanking the Emir’s representatives, the Council of Ulama, and all facilitators for endorsing and supporting the initiative. “Even respected leaders can unintentionally pass false information. This is not weakness it reflects how deeply misinformation has penetrated our society,” he remarked.

 

 

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Group warns Kwankwaso Against Using Social Media Handlers To undermine security and public order in Kano .

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The Kano Peace Coalition Group, has uncovered a report on how the Leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, allegedly manipulate Youth groups to create uncertainty and chaos in the ancient City of Kano.

The State Coordinator of the Group, Datti Datti Tukur, said in a release, Tuesday, that the Youth’s who are members of Kwankwasiyya Movement from the branches of the Social Media, have recently taken on their accounts attacking prominent political figures including the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abdullahi U GANDUJE and anyone that disagrees with his self serving political philosophy.
The group specifically singled out a case in which the Kwankwasiyya handlers degnirated the personality of Gov Yusuf depicting him in female attires wearing makeup.

Datti further added that, One of the characters involved in these atrocities was Abba Ibrahim Hussain aka Aiha, a notorious cyber stalker allegedly on the payroll of KWANKWASO.

“Available record shows that Hussain has been charged to a Magistrate Court 47 Zungeru Road, and reminded in Prison on 23 February 2026 for the offences of Cyber Bullying, Stalking and inciting public disturbances” by the DSS kano command.

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Similarly the Group also cited a case of one Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda who was cautioned in the past by the security operatives for allegedly being used by Kwankwaso to denigrate the character of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and creat tension in the state.

The group further added that “Despite clear facts against him, Danbilki was neither detained nor harassed by the security Agency”.

They said, reports available to them, also identified one Samir Sani Hanga, Son of the Senator representing Kano Central, Sani Hanga, who was also accused of Cyber Bullying and Staking but cautioned by the security to desist from such criminal behavior in the presence of his father.

“Investigation also uncovered the involvement of one Abdullahi Aminu Warkal, another Kwankwasiyya social media handler who was alleged to have been harassed by the Security operatives.

“Report however indicated that Warkal was invited by the security agency to explain how he defrauded the government of N10 Million.

The Coordinator, appealed to Amnesty International who was said to have issued a statement alleging harassment of Political opponents in Kano to verify every claim with the spirit of fairness and professionalism before taking stand to avoid compromising the group’s reputation and credibility.

“That as a respected INGO, Amnesty International should not allow itself to be compromised by anybody but including KWANKWASO.”
The need to investigate and verify claims before rushing to the press is sacrosanct and complementary to the efforts of security agencies towards eradicating the menace of cyber bullying and disrespect for constituted authority.

He said, “Kano is a respected State with People of dignity, integrity and religious consciousness. No one will be happy to see some misguided individuals sponsored to disrespect elders and leaders. The Amnesty International should look at the issues of cyber bullying, stalking and incitement that clearly violates the law.

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President Tinubu Decorates Disu as New IGP

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The decoration took place during the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday and attended by top government officials and some family members of the new acting IGP.

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With the swearing-in, the Acting IGP, Disu becomes Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police.

His appointment follows the resignation of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The Presidency linked Egbetokun’s resignation to pressing family considerations.

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BREAKING: DSS Stalls Own Case Against El-Rufai, Claims Ex-Governor Not in Their Custody

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the scheduled arraignment of Nasir el-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, until April 23.

Mr. el-Rufai is facing a three-count charge brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) related to the alleged unlawful interception of a telephone conversation. The charges stem from comments the former governor made during a television interview.

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The court had initially set Wednesday, February 25, for his arraignment. However, during Wednesday’s proceedings, Mr. el-Rufai was not produced in court.

Oluwole Aladedoyin, counsel for the prosecution, informed the court that the former governor is currently being detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with a separate matter.

“Unfortunately, the defendant is with the ICPC, and I do not know how far the investigation with the ICPC has gone,” Mr. Aladedoyin explained to the court.

The charges against the former governor pertain to an alleged breach of the Cybercrimes Act.

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