Kano Government Bans Illegal Hisbah Group ‘Fisabilillahi’, Cites Threat to Public Order

The Kano State Government has issued an executive order banning an unregistered group known as Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi, declaring it illegal and a threat to public order. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf invoked constitutional powers to halt the group’s activities, warning against the formation of parallel enforcement bodies that could undermine the legally recognised Kano State Hisbah Board. Security agencies have been directed to investigate the organisers and sponsors of the banned group.

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Kano Seizes 4,920 Bottles of Beer, Hands Trucks to Hisbah for Destruction

Kano State authorities have intercepted 4,920 bottles of beer after operatives of the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) impounded three trucks transporting alcoholic beverages during a night operation. KAROTA’s Managing Director, Faisal Mahmud, said the seizure was part of their mandate to monitor suspicious movements and curb the circulation of intoxicants deemed harmful to public health. The confiscated trucks and goods were handed over to the Hisbah Board, whose Commander-General, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, commended the vigilance of KAROTA officers. Hisbah officials stated that due process would precede the destruction of the items and reaffirmed continued collaboration to stop prohibited goods from entering the state.



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Rights Group Condemns Alleged Plan To Create Parallel Hisbah In Kano, Warns Of Chaos

A human rights organisation, AHRCVDI, has denounced an alleged attempt by allies of former Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to establish a rival Hisbah-style outfit called “Hisba Independent Fisabilillahi.” The group described the move as illegal, unconstitutional, and a threat to public order, warning it could trigger clashes between competing enforcement groups. AHRCVDI urged Governor Abba Yusuf and security agencies to immediately ban the group, arrest its promoters, and prevent the emergence of unregulated vigilante structures that could endanger citizens and destabilise Kano State.

Bashir Ahmad – Trump's America Has No Right To Tell Nigeria How To Abolish Sharia Law

Former late Buhari's failed aide, Bashir Ahmad has lambl@sted the United States for allegedly trying to push Nigeria into abolishing Sharia law and dissolving Hisbah commissions, calling the move a brazen assau!t on the nation’s sovereignty.

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BREAKING NEWS: US Congress Urged To Pressure Nigerian Government To Declare Sharia Law Unconstitutional and Disband Hisbah Commissions

Hisbah Cancels Court-Ordered Wedding of TikTok Celebrities in Kano After the Man Confessed He Lied About Being in Love With the Lady.

The Kano State Hisbah has cancelled the controversial court-ordered marriage between two TikTok celebrities after the groom withdrew his consent.

The union between Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda was initially ordered by a magistrate court following the circulation of their viral video showing them kissing and cuddling—an act considered indecent in Kano’s conservative Islamic society.

Kano, one of Nigeria’s northern states operating under Sharia and common law, had directed Hisbah to conduct the wedding within 60 days. However, preparations were halted when Mai Wushirya confessed that he lied to the court about being in love with Yar Guda to avoid prosecution.

Following his confession, Hisbah announced the cancellation of the planned wedding and said the matter would be referred back to the court for further action.

Before the cancellation, Mai Wushirya’s parents had consented to the marriage, and the state government had agreed to provide a house for the couple to meet the bride’s condition.

The court’s decision to compel the marriage had earlier drawn mixed reactions across Nigeria, with many describing it as a violation of human rights. Legal experts also criticized the ruling, noting that no court has the authority to force individuals into marriage against their will.

Kano remains a deeply conservative state and home to Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry known for its strict moral and cultural codes.

Kano Magistrate Court Orders Viral TikTok Duo to Marry Within 60 Days Over ‘Immoral’ Videos.

A Magistrate Court in Kano has ordered the Hisbah Board to arrange and formalize the marriage between two well-known TikTok personalities, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, within 60 days.

The directive comes after both creators appeared in viral videos considered “indecent” by the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board. The videos, which featured the pair displaying romantic affection, were said to contravene the state’s moral and religious codes.

Presiding Magistrate Halima Wali issued the order on Monday, warning that failure to complete the marriage within the specified period would amount to contempt of court.

The court further instructed the Chairman of the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board to supervise the implementation of the ruling.

Daily Trust reports that the two TikTokers had earlier been arraigned for allegedly creating and circulating obscene content online. Mai Wushirya was previously remanded after clips showing him and the female creator in compromising situations went viral.

Authorities maintained that the acts violated existing laws in Kano prohibiting the production and dissemination of sexually suggestive materials.

BREAKING NEWS: Hisbah in Bauchi State has ban DJ’s, women from attending male social gatherings, Mixing up boy and girls is highly prohibited, Dancing with the opposite sex amidst infants and children is highly prohibited in Bauchi state

Bauchi Hisbah Bans DJs, Mixed Gatherings, and Cultural Events in New Social Guidelines

The Hisbah Command of the Bauchi State Sharia Commission has issued new regulations governing social events, including weddings, birthdays, and festivals, citing rising complaints of social vices and public disturbances.

In a circular dated July 16, 2025, and signed by Permanent Commissioner Barrister Aminu Balarabe Isah, Hisbah outlined a series of prohibitions under the document titled “Guidelines Governing the Conduct of Marriage Ceremonies and Other Festivals in Bauchi State.”

Among the restrictions are bans on Disk Jockeys (DJs), mixed-gender gatherings, and women’s attendance at male events. The guidelines also prohibit dancing between men and women in the presence of children, the sale or consumption of alcohol, and entry into venues with weapons.

Other directives include gender-based seating arrangements, suspension of activities during prayer times, observance of traditional dress codes, and strict segregation of events—men at male gatherings and women at female gatherings.

Traditional and cultural activities such as Sharo, Shadi, Garaya, and Kauyawa Day were also outlawed, along with DJ entertainment, gala nights, and Aloba. Gambling, prostitution, p@rnography, and birthdays considered to encourage imm+rality were equally banned.

“All recreational centers, clubs, and cultural organisations must comply with these directives or face sanctions,” the circular warned.

Confirming the development, Bauchi Hisbah Commander Muhammad Muhammad Bununu said: “Yes, it is from us. We issued it."