Northwest University Kano has debunked a viral claim that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, visited the institution to clear an alleged carry-over.
The university described the claim as false, baseless and misleading, urging members of the public to disregard the reports circulating on social media.
The institution made this known in a disclaimer published on its Facebook page on Monday, August 10, 2026, and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Ibrahim.
The university said it became aware of a viral video showing Sanusi after he attended a public lecture organised by the International Humanitarian Law Society at the institution.
According to the university, some social media users subsequently attached captions to the video claiming that the Emir had a carry-over and visited the institution to clear the alleged academic deficiency.
The institution, however, said there was no truth in the claim.
“The Management of Northwest University Kano (NWUK) has observed with concern a viral video clip of His Highness, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, PhD, CON, after attending a public lecture of International Humanitarian Law Society.
“It was an event held at Northwest University, Kano, which someone posted; while others added write-ups circulating on various social media platforms, falsely claiming that the Emir of Kano has a carry-over and that he approached the University to clear him of the alleged academic deficiency,” the statement said.
The university stressed that the video and accompanying claims did not represent its position or any official information about the Emir.
“The Management hereby categorically distances itself from the said video, write-ups, and the claims contained therein. The claim is entirely false, baseless, misleading, and without an iota of fact whatsoever,” it added.
NWUK urged members of its community and the general public to disregard the video, accompanying write-ups and other related claims being circulated online.
The university also warned against creating, publishing or circulating what it described as false and defamatory content concerning the institution and its activities.
It said individuals found to be involved in creating or spreading the alleged false claims would be reported to the appropriate authorities and prosecuted in accordance with applicable laws.
The institution advised the public to rely on its official communication channels for accurate and verified information about the university and its activities.
“The public is urged to rely only on official communications from Northwest University Kano for accurate and verified information concerning the University and its activities,” the statement added.
The clarification comes amid growing concerns over the spread of misleading claims and manipulated narratives on social media, particularly involving public figures and institutions.
The university’s statement makes clear that Sanusi’s presence on its campus was connected to a public lecture organised by the International Humanitarian Law Society and not to any academic deficiency or alleged carry-over.