Northern Manufacturers hail 15% import duty on petroleum products, Say policy will boost local production , industrial growth Kola Oyelere Kano Industrialists from Northern Nigeria have commended the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products, describing the move as a bold and strategic step to promote local refining, stimulate industrial growth, and strengthen Nigeria’s economic resilience. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Dangote Group’s regional office in Abuja, Chairman of the Sharada-Challawa branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Muhammad Nura Madugu, said the policy aligns with the aspirations of local…
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Shekarau urges FG to prioritize security, food access, as he marks 70th birthday Kola Oyelere, Kano Former Governor of Kano State and former Minister of Education, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts toward securing the lives and property of Nigerians and improving the nation’s economy, particularly access to food. Shekarau made the appeal on Wednesday while speaking with journalists at his residence during a press conference held to commemorate his 70th birthday. Expressing concern over the rising wave of insecurity across the country, Shekarau said the current situation, where citizens are “being murdered and…
FCCPC shuts down 4 Kano warehouses,over sale of, substandard ,under measured fabrics —-Warns violator risk 5 years imprisonment,fines ranges from N10 million to N100 million Kola Oyelere, Kano The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed four warehouses and several retail outlets in Kano State for allegedly engaging in deceptive trade practices involving the sale of under measured and substandard fabrics to consumers The Commission then ” warned that violators risk severe penalties — including imprisonment of up to five years or fines of up to ₦10 million for individuals, and at least ₦100 million or 10% of…
Senator Barau commends troops for repelling bandits in Shanono, urges vigilance Kola Oyelere Kano The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has praised security agencies for their bravery and professionalism in repelling bandit incursions into Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau commended the troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation MESA, led by the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, for their swift and effective response to the attempted infiltration by bandits from neighbouring states. According to the statement, on…
Ganduje storms Kano on condolence visit, draws massive crowd Kola Oyelere, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday stormed the ancient city of Kano on a condolence visit that drew an overwhelming turnout of supporters. Ganduje, who arrived alongside his wife, was received at the Aminu Kano International Airport by top APC stalwarts, including Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, Abdullahi Abbas, Abba Dabo, and hundreds of enthusiastic party loyalists. The atmosphere at the airport on Tuesday ,was electric as chants of “Sai Uban Abba!” filled…
Governor Yusuf committed to press freedom, journalists’ welfare — Bature Kola Oyelere Kano The Director-General of Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has assured that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will continue to uphold press freedom and prioritize the welfare of journalists working in the state. He dismissed insinuations that journalists were being harassed or gagged under the present administration, describing such claims as “false narratives propagated by elements of the opposition.” According to him, Governor Yusuf has consistently provided journalists the freedom to perform their constitutional duties as members of the Fourth Estate of…
Kano Special Advisers pass vote of confidence in Governor Yusuf — Forum hails transformational reforms, Endorses second term bid Kola Oyelere, Kano The Special Advisers Forum of Kano State has passed a vote of confidence in the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, commending his administration’s visionary leadership, accountability, and commitment to people-oriented governance. This is just as the forum ,said going by the laudable friendly projects executed across every nook and crannies of the state,they will rally around him to achieve a second term bid comes 2027 Speaking during a press conference held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at…
Kano Government reforms ex-thugs with skills, cash, hope By Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its determination to rehabilitate and empower youths who have renounced thuggery under its Safe Corridor Peace and Reintegration Programme, offering them new opportunities for skill acquisition, financial support, and social reintegration. However, over 1,600 ex-thugs have already been screened and enrolled into the programme, while another 2,100 are expected to join in the coming weeks. Making this known during a reception organized for reformed youths in Kano, the Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the initiative reflects…
Stakeholders call for overhaul of Kano Pillars FC management amid poor NPFL performance Kola Oyelere, Kano Mounting concerns are trailing the performance and governance of Kano Pillars Football Club, as stakeholders and fans intensify calls for a total overhaul of the club’s management board following what many describe as one of the team’s worst spells in recent years. The calls, articulated in a detailed analysis by sports analyst Shehu Adamu, underline structural, managerial, and administrative lapses that have crippled the once-dominant side’s competitiveness in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. According to Adamu, Kano Pillars — historically one…
Takai’s appointment will uplift Kano’s poor masses — APC Kwankwaso Kola Oyelere, Kano The appointment of former All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) governorship candidate, Mallam Salihu Sagir Takai, as Kano State Coordinator of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has been described as a major step towards improving the lives of the state’s poor and vulnerable population. Reacting to the development, Alhaji ( Dr(Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, Director of Finance at the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, praised both President Tinubu and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, for facilitating Takai’s appointment. Kwankwaso expressed optimism that…