Kano State Orders Shutdown Of Entertainment Centres Ahead Of Ramadan
The Kano State Censorship Board has ordered a temporary halt to all entertainment activities across the state in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, directed the closure of all entertainment venues, including event centres, popularly known as gala houses, and instructed DJs to suspend operations throughout the fasting period. The suspension will take effect from 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and will remain in force until the end of Ramadan. The Board explained that the measure aims to allow residents to observe the Ramadan fast and carry out religious activities in a peaceful and undisturbed environment. A date for the reopening of the affected entertainment centres, particularly ahead of Eid celebrations, will be announced later. Authorities called on all stakeholders to fully comply with the directive, emphasizing that it falls within the Board’s mandate to regulate entertainment activities in the state. The Board also wished residents a peaceful and blessed Ramadan.