The Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim, has inaugurated peace and reconciliation Committees to ensure peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders in Janwawa, and Bagadaza in Birnin Kudu and Gwaram Local Government Areas. Making this known during the inauguration of the committees, the SSG said the setting up of the committees has demonstrated Governor Umar Namadi administration’s commitment towards promoting peace and stability among citizens of the state. Members of the Committee for Janwawa, Sundumina District are: Alhaji Ado Ahmed, Chairman, Jakadan Sulhun Dutse; Fulani Shehu; Sale Babba; Adamu Janwawa:Amadu Jangari; Alhaji Shehu Gwauraki;Salisu;Abdulrahman Aliyu…
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AN International financial analytics corporation, S&P Global, has described the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals company as capable of resolving Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) issue and its huge pressure on the local Naira currency, while also catalysing the country’s economic development. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its Foreign Trade Statistics for the Fourth Quarter of 2023, Nigeria spent approximately N12 trillion on the importation of petroleum products in 2023, including premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This figure marks an 18.68% increase compared to the N10 trillion spent…
υ THE Kano state chairman of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) Alhaji Hashimu Budurawa,has stated that those members of the party claiming that they have suspended Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,and Dr.Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,are sponsored and unrecognised members of the party who were executing projects they were paid for He made this known while speaking with press on Monday in his reaction to a statement credited to a communique issued and jointly signed by Umar Jibril and Omolara Johnson, that both governor Yusuf’ and Dr.Kwankwaso were on suspension for six months He therefore said that the above…
The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Hashimu Dungurawa, has called on president Bola Ahmed Tinubu,to look for better way in finding a lasting solution to the ongoing emirate tussle facing Kano,adding that the unconcern posture being display , may rubbish his chance of relection comes 2027 Making this known on Sunday ,while fielding question from press at his Lugard House office, then expressed his disturbance over the militarization of Kano According to him,people were worried over ways the emirate tussle is giving him bad names while allowing those who are the henchmen in the tussle to roam about…
THE operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have raided the Lagos base of a high-profile cocaine syndicate headed by a couple: Agbakoba John Mmadu, and Agbakoba Ijeoma Chinwe as well as their associate, Okoye Ifeoma Maryjane However,during the operation ,. a large consignments of the class A drug meant for export and local distribution were recovered. This was contained in a statement signed and issued by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s spokesperson and made available to press on Sunday, said the raid followed months of intelligence gathering and surveillance on the syndicate known for packaging, distributing and trafficking of cocaine…
KANO state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf,has declared Monday, July 8, 2024 as public holiday in comumeration of the beginning of new Islamic calendar 1446 AH. However,the state Governor disclosed thus through a press statement by the Commissioner of information Baba Halilu Dantiye. According to him,the Governor then enjoined the people to utilize the holiday to reflect on the previous year and commit themselves in mutually beneficial activities that will bring sucur to the people. “On its part, the government will continue to initiate policies and programmes that will empower people to be self dependent.” Dantiye said, the governor urged Muslim Ummah to intensifies…
The Kano State government, with the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Nigeria and Arewa Consultative Forum, is set to convene an education recovery conference on 10th and 11th of July, 2024, aimed at addressing significantly education sector challenges in the state However,the statement was signed byAlhaji Tajuddeen Gambo, Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Education Chairman, Education Recovery Conference Planning Committee,a copy made available on Friday to press in Kano The education sector in Kano State, like many parts of Nigeria, faces critical issues that hinder its progress. Currently, there are…
The Kano State government, with the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Nigeria and Arewa Consultative Forum, is set to convene an education recovery conference on 10th and 11th of July, 2024, aimed at addressing significantly education sector challenges in the state However,the statement was signed byAlhaji Tajuddeen Gambo, Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Education Chairman, Education Recovery Conference Planning Committee,a copy made available on Friday to press in Kano The education sector in Kano State, like many parts of Nigeria, faces critical issues that hinder its progress. Currently,…
THE Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has disclosed how corrupt practices and other related offences undermine the rule of law by compromising transparency and fostering the culture of impunity; emphasing that the Rule of Law was important in maintaining justice, equality and accountability in Nigeria. He stated this during the ongoing 3rd African International Conference on The Rule of Law, Public Service and National Development, which commenced on Tuesday at the Nassarawa State University, Keffi; Nassarawa State. The ICPC Chairman, who was represented by the Provost of the Anti-Corruption Academy…
Kano state government has concluded arrangement to complete the abandoned five kilometers rural road project commissioned across the 44 local government areas of the state. The state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,gave the assurance after a reconciliation meeting with contractors handing the capital projects at the government house. It will be recalled that the multi-million naira 5 kilometers rural urban road projects which were awarded by former Governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso during his administration had suffered total neglect by immediate past administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. This was contained in a statement signed byDirector General media and publicity government House,…