Federal Lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Saturday, distributed 4 trucks of fertilisers to farmers as part of efforts to ensure food security and promote agriculture in her constituency. The four trucks contained 2,400 bags of NPK and Urea fertilisers as part of intervention by the federal government to boost food security. The event which held at her country home in Ihima, Okehi, had in attendance the farmers’ unions from the five local government areas of the district, Ebira farmers’ unions from neighboring states, the Ebira Peoples Association (EPA), as well as members of the Hausa,…
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A chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano state Alhaji (Dr) Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso, has called on Governor Abba Yusuf to stop denying knowledge of the recently revealed alleged medical supplies contract, where 44 local government councils were instructed to pay about N9 million each to one Novomed company allegedly owned by the nephew of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)’s leader Rabiu Kwankwaso. Making this known in a statement on Sunday signed in Kano while responding to another statement issued by the spokesman of the governor saying he is not aware of the contract. He said that he…
The Informed Northern Youths Forum, ( INYF)has expressed it’s displeasures over attacks on President Tinubu by a Nigeria-Chinese based Blogger, Dan-Bello,on which he alleged that Mr President is the owner of several oil companies in some parts of the World. Making this known after a meeting held in Kano ,The Director General of the Forum, Ambassador, Yusuf Shamsudeen PNHA, said, “these claims are nothing short of defamation and a blatant attempt to tarnish the President’s reputation.” He said that “we gathered here to address a grave matter that threatens the integrity of our nation’s leadership. A thread of videos circulating…
The United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF) has said that about 56.9 per cent of under-five-year children in Kano are affected by stunting due to malnutrition. This was just as the organization disclosed that out of two children in Kano, one is stunted. Making this known, the UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Kano office,Mr Oluniyi Oyedokun stated this in Kaduna at a two-day stakeholders inception meeting on scaled-up Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for improved pregnancy outcomes in Kano. According to him, recent surveys show that 60.4 per cent of women in the Northwest are anaemic. Oyedokun hinted that the MMS intervention campaign was…
The National House of Assembly, Special Committee on Crude Oil Thefts , reading a riot act and warned against those involved in the destardly acts of the Nation Oil Stealing that the era is over and anybody found to be involved in it will face the full wrath of the Law. The Chairman of the Special Committee, Alhaji Ado Alhassan Doguwa, in a statement signed said said “We can not in anyway afford to allow our Tinubu/Apc led government continue to wallow into global borrowing as a result of consequential leakages in the production circle of the oil…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) condemned in strongest terms, the recent kidnapping of over 20 Nigerians, including medical/students from University of Maiduguri and University of Jos, in Benue State on their way to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS )annual convention in Enugu. However,the NANS said that the body are willing to engage in dialogue with the government to find solutions, but warned that it will not hesitate to take action, if possible amendments are not in place This was contained in a statement signed by the NANS Senate president,Mr.Okunomo Henry Adewumi ,a copy made…
The Dangote Group has refuted reports claiming that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) projected a N600 per litre price for petrol from Dangote. According to a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote clarified that IPMAN is not a business partner, and no discussions regarding Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pricing have taken place between them. The statement reads:”Our attention has been drawn to headlines announcing “Marketers Project N600/litre for Dangote Petrol” published in Punch Newspapers of Tuesday August 13,2024.” However, the statement further stated that”We would like to clarify that Independent…
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has recorded significant performance improvement and reduction in aggregate technical, commercial, and collection (ATC&C) losses since its acquisition by the new core investor – Future Energies Africa (FEA). The statement signed by KEDCO’s Head, Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani, therefore disclosed that these achievements are not merely coincidental but conscious efforts by KEDCO’s Board and Management, with ample support from the core investor, Future Energies Africa. However,the KEDCO recorded 80% billing efficiency in June 2024 up from 75% in January 2024 and also reduced ATC&C by almost 20 percentage points to a record of 42%.…
The Kano State Chief of Staff , Yusuf, Shehu Sagagi, has taken legal actions against the Economic Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC), APC Youth Merger Group, one Mujahid Zaitawa and the state police commissioner,( CP )Salman Dogo, seeking the protection of his fundamental rights as it concerns the alleged diversion of palliatives. ,It will be recalled that an APC Youth Group Chairman, Mujahid Zaitawa, has taken the case to EFCC seeking the Prosecution of the Chief of Staff in the allegations. However, the State High Court, presided over by Justice Aisha Ya’u, has granted an order restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes…
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission ( KANSIEC) Chairman , Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi has said that candidate,vying for office of the Chairman of local government council will pay a sum of N10 million ,while the councilorship will pay N5 million to contest upcoming slated for November 30 th ,2024 This was just as he stated that there would be a different amount to be pay by both women and people with disabilities Professor Malumfashi made this known on Thursday,while addressing political parties and press adding that he does not belong to any political party He further stated that those…