THE Kano state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,has inaugurated a 11 man committee,to investigate and resolve unhealthy crisis and bitterness bedeviling the two groups of Yoruba community in Kano state It will be recalled that the internal crisis facing the two groups had taken a frightening dimension ,as the group loyal to the Sarki Yoruba Oba Murtala Otisese and the other new Obaship created for some local government councils in the state, had generated to accusations and counter accusations among the duo However, been disturbed by this unfolding scenero,the special adviser on inter community relation for Yoruba affairs, to…
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Commander, Ondo Tantita Security Nigeria Limited Snr. High Chief Idowu Asonja,has commended president Bola Ahmed Tibubu’s decision to prioritize merit and competence in selecting the new leadership, to the management team of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). Making this known on Wednesday,in a statement signed by High chief Asonja,a copy made available to press in Kano, said that appointment of Ms. Jennifer Adighije,’ as the leader of NDPHC ,is highly commendable He then described the appointment of Ms Jennifer Adighije,as the NDPH’ s boss as a masterstroke that would reinvigorate the organization and propel it towards achieving its…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state chapter has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to launch a full-scale investigation into the latest alleged scandal involving spending purportedly for medical supply contract to 44 local governments in the state. According to a statement issued by the chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas in Kano made available to press on Monday also called for the freezing of the accounts of local government councils in the state to stop further plundering of their resources in the name of joint projects. Abbas added that the admission by…
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,…
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…