KANO state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ,on Thursday unveiled distribution of free fertilizers worth over N1 billion,to smallholder farmers including females and people with disabilities in the state. It will be recalled that governor Yusuf had during his campaign activities towards 2023 elections promised to champion Agricultural transformation through provision of quality and affordable Agricultural inputs as contained in his 70 page blueprint presented to the good people of Kano titled “My Commitment for Kano” Making this known in a statement signed by Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa,a copy made available to press in…
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ALHAJI AbdulMajid Danbilki Kwamanda, a strong political supporter of former president, Muhammadu Bihari,was allegedly beaten to stuppor by political thugs However, Alhaji Danbilki Kwamanda, who is known for his political comments on National issues, was seen in a clip circulated on a social media, been handcuffed and was attacked by some people who were shouting on him and beeting him with cane. But,a source hinted that he( Danbilki Kwamanda, ) was attacked by political thugs by a Governor ( name withheld) over his unruly behavior to the Governor. However, while those people beeten him, kept on shouting on him,and insulting…
The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has accepted 16 years as the official age for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. Thus was just as additionally, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set admission cut-off marks at 140 for universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education However,this decision comes after stakeholders’ deliberation to provide opportunities for students under the age of 18 in the 2024 UTME. Making this known ,the JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, announced these decisions at the 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions in Abuja. He then…
The Management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its various interventions in the oil company’s crude supply requests from International Oil Companies (IOCs), and for publishing the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) guidelines to enshrine transparency in the oil industry. However,the Vice President of Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. DVG Edwin,stated that “If the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) guidelines are diligently implemented, this will ensure that we deal directly with the companies producing the crude oil in Nigeria as stipulated by the PIA.” He then added that IOCs operating…
MORE facts have emerged on why the Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf,resolved to reinstated the deposed emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, who was amongst the earlier dethroned alongside other five emirs appointed by former governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’ According to a reliable source ,who preferred anonymity disclosed that when governor Yusuf,announced the sacked of all the emirs created by former Ganduje’s regime only Emir of Gaya accepted the decision in good faith However,our source hinted that the deposed emir of Bichi, after been dethroned does not all that posed any serious confrontation after been deposed…
Kano state government has approved the release the of the sum of N29,064,181,673.65 for the commencement and completion of various capital projects to improve social and physical development in the state. However, the approvals were issued at this week’s State Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at council chambers, government house, Kano. According to a statement made available on Thursday, by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, disclosed that the resolutions of the council meeting cover interventions on agriculture, roads, and payment of backlog allowances among others. The statement state that the council approved the release of N7,761,681,223.22…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, in his effort help boost farming output,has commencedthe distribution of 69 trucks of fertiliser to farmers across the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kano State. However,the distribution of the 69 trucks of fertiliser (41,400 bags) was flagged off on Tuesday in Danbatta and Makoda LGAs of Kano North Senatorial District. This was contained in a statement signed Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate,Alhaji Ismail Mudashir a copy made available on Wednesday to press in Kano The statement said, the exercise was part of…
KANO state governor,Abba Yusuf , has signed into law, the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024,which created three second class emirs in the state However, the new law had paved way for creation of three second-class emirates in Gaya, Rano and Karaye. It was be recalled that the bill was passed by the state House of Assembly on Tuesday. While speaking after signing the bill into law at the government house on Tuesday, Mr Yusuf said; “The state House of Assembly has discharged yet another constitutional duty by passing the new law to pave way for the creation of…
KANO state governor,Abba Yusuf , has signed into law, the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024,which created three second class emirs in the state However, the new law had paved way for creation of three second-class emirates in Gaya, Rano and Karaye. It was be recalled that the bill was passed by the state House of Assembly on Tuesday. While speaking after signing the bill into law at the government house on Tuesday, Mr Yusuf said; “The state House of Assembly has discharged yet another constitutional duty by passing the new law to pave way for the creation of…
The newly appointed Director General of National Productivity Centre Dr Baffa Babba Danagundi has met with the Minister of Labour Barrister Nkireuka Chidubem in her office for a personal introduction since after his appointment. It will be recalled that President Tinubu appointed Danagundi as the Director General of the centre last week. Hon.Danagundi,was a forme majority leader of the Kano State House of Assembly was also the Director General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council Directorate of Support Groups in the Northwest. However,jubilation in Kano and other northwestern states erupted among party members after his appointment by the President. The Minister…