A N200 sachets of rice has hit markets in an efforts to make rice more affordable for Nigerians, following the surge in prices of the staple food. However,it will be recalled some years back, a similar package, called “Uncle Ben” rice, was being sold to consumers. As at now a 50kg bag of local rice now costs between N78,000 to N100,000 in the country, depending on the location and brand. Therefore,these values are higher than the average Nigerian’s monthly earnings. With the country’s minimum wage is now set at N70,000, and many institutions, both private and public, have yet to adopt it. It was…
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A prominent member of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Faizu Alfindiki ,has called on the embattled NNPP Senator, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila to return to his natural abode in the ruling party for the progress of greater Kano. This was just as he stated that “The tough talking APC stalwart stressed that “Certainly, frontline politicians like Senator Kawu, and Alhassan Rurum known for their progressive political touch can’t fit in an enclosed circus”. However Hon Faizu Alfindiki who was a former chairman of Kano municipal council made this known in Kano “against the backdrop of festering crisis between Senator Kawu Sumaila,…
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company(KEDCO) has refuted a reports claiming that the company defied the Minister of Power’s directives on customer disconnections. This was just as the company said that “We also wish to reaffirm our ongoing efforts to improve the quality and reliability of electricity supply to all our customers,” However, the Head of the Corporate Communications Unit, Sani Sani, made the clarification in a statement signed and made available to press in Kano The statement reads “KEDCO’s attention has been drawn to a publication by AREWA Punch Report, suggesting that the company has defied the Minister of Power’s…
The Kano Peace Committee (KPC), has commended the Kano State Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf and Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Kano branch over the immediate settlement and intervention over the alleged harassment of a female Doctor working at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital and Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, and Poverty Reduction Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, HOD. However, this was contained in a statement signed by the convener and head of the secretariat, Amb. Ibrahim Waiya,a copy made available to press on Friday in Kano ” It will be recalled that” The ugly development, unfortunately, led to the demand for the…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,on Friday , has presented an appropriation budget of N549,160,417,663.00 , for 2025,to the state assembly for consideration However, governor Yusuf,when presented the budget,at the State emphasised that the capital component of the budget stood at N312,634,912,672.18 billion, while the recurrent expenditure is set at N236,525,504,990.82 billion for the 2025 budget. He disclosed that the 2024 budget of N437.3 billion has a general performance standing at 77 percent, with recurrent revenue and expenditure at 65 percent. He also noted that many leakages were blocked, leading to the achievements recorded. According to him, when the budget…
AN outspoken Yoruba man in Kano state and prominent member of All Progressive Congress ( APC) Hon. Seyi Olorunsola,has called on those politicians criticising the appointment of former Speaker of Kano state assembly,Hon.Yusuf Abdullahi Ata,as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development ,to shelve unpatriotic ideas and be ready to give him useful advises and informations , necessary to him to succeed on the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu This was just as the APC starwart also stated that there is need t commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Hon.Ata adding that his appointment would makes…
Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief army staff (COAS), is dead. However, this was confirmed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56,” the statement read. Lagbaja died after battling an undisclosed ailment. He was 56 years of age. He was appointed COAS by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023. On October 20, the army dismissed rumors that Lagbaja had passed on, adding that the army chief was undergoing…
The Federal Government,has finally dropped treason charges four minors involved and participated in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. However,this move was initiated by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who took over the case file on Tuesday and informed the Federal High Court in Abuja of the government’s decision to discontinue prosecution. Accordingly, the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, formally filed the discontinuance application, invoking sections 174(1), (b) and (c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 108 of the Administration of Criminal…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered release of all minors arrested and detained over #EndBadGovernance protest. However,the minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.
KANO state government,has planned to immunised about 3.6 million children against poliomyelitis in the forthcoming 2024 OBR4 campaign The state commissioner for health and the Co-Chair State Taskforce Committee on Immunization, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, made this known during a committee meeting at the Africa House, Government House, Kano. Dr Labaran emphasised that the main objective of the meeting is to inform the public and remind stakeholders of the upcoming polio campaign, starting Saturday (tomorrow), for proper and adequate preparedness. According to him,it is customary that whenever there is going to be a round of campaigns like this, stakeholders get…