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Kano Ulama ask Assembly to enact blasphemy law
Nasiru Yusuf
A Coalition of Ulama in Kano State and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have urged the state’s Assembly to enact a blasphemy law in the State.
Kano Focus reports that the coalition expressed their decision on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Speaker, Kano State House of Assembly, Abdulazeez Gafasa.
Speaking during the visit, a member of the coalition, Ibrahim Muazzam said the decision was made during a public lecture over the blasphemy on Prophet Muhammad PBUH by Emmanuel Macron, the France President.
According to Muazzam, the decision was necessary to prevent such irresponsible act in the State, saying the act is capable of breaking the existing peace and unity in Kano.
He explained that following the Macron’s statement on Prophet Muhammad, the coalition immediately embarked on consultations to prevent any violent reaction that can threaten the peace.
Muazzam said, “Our resolutions include, that the state government should replace the teaching of French language in all schools with Arabic language.
“Muslims should boycott French products as well as their economic, financial and political interests until France is pulled down to its knees.
“Muslims worldwide should consider Macron and his administration as paragons of Islamophobia
“Muslims should re-affirm their faith in, and love of, Prophet Muhammad (Upon Whom is Peace) and should strive to spread his message and character of mercy and peace.”
“United Nations Organization (UNO) to prevail upon its agencies as well as international NGOs to desist from supporting all acts of blasphemy and to caution them that freedom of speech does not extend to infringement on other people’s faith.”
In his response, the Speaker of the House Mr. Gafasa assured the coalition of the assembly’s readiness to enact any law that can support the existing peace and unity in the State.
According to him, the assembly is 100 percent in support of their resolutions, saying the coalition will be invited when the lawmakers returned from recess for further deliberations on the issue.
He commended the coalition for their efforts towards ensuring that the long existing peace in the State continue to remain.
“We are fully in support of the resolution, and we are going to do everything within our power to ensure the enactment of the law, and also the enforcement.
“In those areas that we have no power over it, we are going to write to the relevant authorities on the issue.” The speaker said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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