By Olufunmi, Kano Inmates of Goron Dutse Medium Security Custodial Centre, have received various gift items from a Women wing of all Anglican women Osumenyi Kano state branch. A delegation representing the church paid a visit to the custodial centre with food items, toiletries, clothing, buckets, and various types of seasons to support the inmates to promote their welfare. Presenting the items on Saturday, Chairperson, All Anglican Women, Mrs Edna Ezike, said the gesture was their little way of supporting the inmates in the facility. Read Also: 119 Inmates Escape As Rainstorm Destroys Suleja Correctional Centre Fence Mrs Ezike urged…
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Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano In its continued bid to maximise the nation’s abundant gas resources for economic development and prosperity, NNPC Ltd. has begun discussions with investors towards bringing back two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects, Brass and Olokola LNG projects. NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Umar Ajiya disclosed this on the sidelines of the ongoing 2024 Gas Technology Conference and Exhibition (Gastech), in Houston, United States, on Thursday. Brass LNG and OK LNG are two LNG projects with the potential of manifold economic benefits for the country which include job creation, power generation, revenue generation and economic…
By Vincent Kayode For two entities that are supposed to work together to provide energy security for Nigerians, you may wonder why Dangote has been using every means available to paint NNPC as the bad guy while projecting himself and his company as the savior Nigerians have all been waiting for. After some digging, I found out that Dangote is not telling the whole truth. In fact, he is manipulating the media and using paid influencers to tarnish NNPC’s image. The truth will shock you. Now follow me, let us get into the facts. Read Also: NNPC Ltd and challenges…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Muslims have been urged to sustain the good teachings of the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), in all their life endeavors. Philanthropist Mustapha Nuhu Wali (mni), asserted this during the maulud commemoration held in Dorayi babba Kano. Mustapha Nuhu Wali while felicitating with the muslims faithful’s advice on imbibing the culture of the prophet on love, peace, tolerance and unity. Read Also: Maulud: Dalori urges Muslims to Emulate Virtues of Prophet Muhammad “As we mark this significant day, I pray that the teachings of the prophet, which emphasize peace, love, brotherhood, compassion, continue to guide…
Aminu Dahiru Ahmad, Kano The Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori felicitated with Muslims over Ei-dul Maulud. Dalori urged Muslim faithful to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He said 12 Rabi ul Awwal is an important date on Islamic calendar as it marks the birthdate of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), as an epitome of leadership, wisdom, and kindness. Read Also: Sule Garo Welcomes Maulud, Urges Leaders to Act on Living Condition Dalori said, “This occasion is an important date on Islamic calendar. I therefore urge Muslim faithful to emulate the noble…
Aminu Dahiru Ahmad, Kano Former Deputy Governorship candidate in Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo has joined Muslim faithful in Nigeria to mark the Eid-el-Maulud. 12 Rabi Ul Awwal is the date on which Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was born and it’s celebrated by Muslims across the globe, as Islamic school children read and sing to celebrate his virtues. Murtala Sule Garo urged all Muslims to use the occasion to reflect on the virtues of Islam as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), including showing love for one’s neighbour, patience, honesty, empathy, kindness and generosity, among others. Read Also: Hamzat,…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The NNPC Ltd has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) in its retail stations across the country. The NNPC Ltd also wishes to state that, in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), PMS prices are not set by Government, but negotiated directly between parties on an arms length. Read Also: NNPC Ltd and challenges in the oil sector: Banire misconceives the facts, promotes biased views The NNPC Ltd can confirm that it is paying Dangote Refinery in USD for September 2024…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano In its determination to further maintaining the robust and sustainable supply chain in all public health facilities in the state, the Sustainable Health Commodity Supply System Committee (SHCSSC) has organized a 3-day workshop to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to some selected public primary and secondary health facilities of the state. The training is fully supported by the Global Affairs Canada Nutrition International Improved Diarrhoea Treatment Outcome Project through Forward in Action for Education, Poverty, and Malnutrition (FAcE-PaM). It is aimed at making the participants to understand the role of logistics and supply chain in the supply…
A member of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum, Yobe State, Hon. Nasiru Bala Aminu Ja’o’ji, has launched an extensive empowerment program for youth and women, in a significant gesture aimed at alleviating the impact of global economic challenges. The event held at the Afficent Hall on Sunday, was attended by distinguished guests, beneficiaries. The program provided financial support and tools to 484 carefully selected beneficiaries. Four individuals received a cash grant of ₦1,000,000 each, 200 individuals received ₦100,000 each, while 100 people were empowered with ₦50,000 each and another 100 people received ₦20,000 each.…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has donated a whopping sum of one billion Naira to help assuage the pains of the Maiduguri flood victims in Borno State. The Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation (PCFRR), which Dangote heads, also donated another sum of one billion naira to the cause, to help the Maiduguri victims of the flooding. During an on-the-spot inspection of the disaster-stricken areas on Friday, Dangote, who is also the President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Industries Limited, empathised…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The Federal Government says Dangote Petroleum Refinery will commence the distribution of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, on Sunday. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and coordinating Minister of the economy, spoke on Friday at a news conference in Abuja. The Minister, who was represented by Zacch Adedeji, executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), said all agreements have been completed for the loading of the first batch of petrol. Read Also: Minimum Wage: FG Inaugurates 16-Man C’ttee On Consequential Adjustments In Salaries The Minister said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano The federal government on Friday inaugurated a 16-member consequential adjustments in salaries arising from provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024, of N70,000, approved by President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman of the committee and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, inaugurated the committee on behalf of President Tinubu. Read Also: FCAPT Trains Youth in Agricultural E-Commerce, Participates in Nigeria International Agriculture Expo Daily Trust reports that President Tinubu on July 18 this year approved the minimum wage for federal workers from N30,000 to N70,000. Walson-Jack said the President’s Renewed…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano As part of its contribution to tackling the menace of unemployment in the country, the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), has trained not fewer than 1,200 youths on agricultural e-commerce, held in the college premises. The Provost of the College Dr. Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaram said the training session is a huge lucrative business and career opportunity within the commodities value chain. Gwaram said the college has been utilizing available means to contribute to the country’s job creation through agricultural value chains. Read Also: FCAPT Secures NBTE Approval to Run Two HND Courses The Provost…
The Fulbe Global Development and Rights Initiatives (FGDRI) has commiserated with the government and people of Borno state over the devastating flooding which ravaged Maiduguri, the state capital. This was conveyed in a statement obtained by ‘Good Evening Nigeria’, signed by the president of the association Salim Musa Umar. According to the statement, the association’s leadership identify with all residents who have been suddenly caught in this untold nightmare losing hardly quantifiable resources and lives. The statement reads “FGDRI, the umbrella Fulbe Global Organization, deeply commiserates with the government and people of Borno State over the flood disaster, which has…
By Olufemi Soneye In the face of the challenges in the oil sector, particularly the current tightness in the supply of petrol, it has become fashionable to blame the national oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd), for everything. Last week, it was Prof. Pat Utomi who railed and fumed at the NNPC Ltd calling it one of the most opaque and unreliable companies in the world. Before then, The Punch had published an editorial in which it described the NNPC Ltd as a danger to Nigeria. The latest of these vitriolic attacks is by Dr. Muiz…
Abdulkadir Aliyu Shehu, Gombe As we reflect on the remarkable journey of our esteemed boss, Malam Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, we are filled with hope and excitement at the prospect of his potential appointment as Special Adviser on Media And Publicity to the President. Malam Abdulaziz has been a beacon of integrity, creativity, and commitment in our field. His remarkable ability to navigate complex media landscapes and his profound understanding of public sentiment have set him apart as a leader in the media industry. With a career marked by significant achievements and a dedication to excellence, Malam Abdulaziz embodies the qualities necessary…
Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano In line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 provisions of transiting assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) into PIA terms, the NNPC Ltd and its Joint Venture (JV) partner, Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), have concluded the conversion of five of its JV assets into the PIA terms. Under the new PIA regime, all existing Oil Prospecting Licenses (OPLs) and Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) would be automatically converted to Petroleum Prospecting Licenses (PPLs) and Petroleum Mining Leases (PMLs) upon their expiration. Nonetheless, an option of voluntary conversion is provided for holders of OPLs and OMLs…
Umar Idris Shuaibu The Senate of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has approved the promotion of 90 senior academics to the ranks of Professors and Associate Professors at its 416th meeting, held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Reports says that out of the total number, 45 academics were promoted to Professors, while another 45 were elevated to Associate Professors. According to a statement issued by Lamara Garba, Deputy Registrar/Head of Public Affairs, Bayero University, Kano, on Monday, said the promotions span various fields, reflecting the university’s commitment to academic excellence. Read Also: SCEPS matriculates 2,572 students as NDLEA warns against drug…
By Aminu Umar, Kano The first generation of Nigerian governors during the 1999 transition of General Abdulsalami Abubakar completed their tenures in 2007. Most of them retired honorably, without being heard teleguiding their successors. Some anointed candidates who became governors easily revolted against their godfathers in the post-1999 transition of 2007, while other states were taken over by the opposition. As a bonafide citizen of Kano, one of the most politically sagacious states in Nigeria, I can say the state has been very fortunate in determining who governs it. That is why in 2003, the people voted out Rabiu Musa…
By Umma Getso Ajuri Ngelale is a true patriot who has set a remarkable example for Nigerians. Regardless of his reasons for resigning as the spokesman for the president, he has shown that political appointments are not a matter of life and death. He has demonstrated that there is more to life than holding onto power and position. Instead, we should focus on caring for our loved ones and making a positive impact. I admire his courteous nature, especially in an era where many people are willing to do whatever it takes to cling to political power. His selfless act…