Kano Hisbah screens 720 couples ahead of mass wedding exercise

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

Society & Lifestyle

The Kano State Hisbah Board has screened nearly 720 couples as part of preparations for the state's planned mass wedding. The screening aims to verify the eligibility of the couples before the ceremony. The mass wedding exercise is intended to support couples who cannot afford wedding expenses.

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