The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has opened up on why electricity supply is reduced nationwide. Adelabu blamed gas constraints on thermal generating companies for the drop in power supply nationwide. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Bolaji Tunji, special adviser, strategic communication and media relation to the Minister of Power. He said the federal government is working to ensure outstanding payments are made to power generation companies to resolve the declining electricity supply. “This is mainly due to a decreased gas supply to generation companies. …
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Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to all 44 local government Chairmen instructing them to immediately cease any unauthorized sale of government properties within their domain across the state. The warning comes following reports that local government chairmen have allegedly engaged in the illicit sale of government assets, including farms, plots of land, shops, and residential properties. His Excellency, the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, expressed grave concern over these reports and emphasized the need to protect public assets. Read Also: KSP Collaborate with YUMSUK in Staff and Students Development The state Deputy Governor and…
Naira further tumbled against the dollar on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, in both the official and black markets. The domestic currency depreciated 2.12% to close at N900.96 to a dollar at the close of business, based on data from NAFEM where forex is officially traded. “This represents an N18.72 loss or a 2.12% decrease in the local currency compared to the N882.24 it closed on the previous day. The intraday high recorded was N1399/$1, while the intraday low was N789/$1, representing a wide spread of N610/$1. Read Also: Blue economy to generate $20bn annually, creates 2m jobs – Oyetola According…
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State to dump the ruling New Nigeria Peoples’ Party, (NNPP), and join the opposition party. The APC National Chairman is in Kano to meet with stakeholders of the party and discuss possible reconciliation with the NNPP. Speaking at the stakeholders meeting on Thursday, Mr Ganduje, who is a former governor of the state, said Governor Yusuf’s joining of the APC will make Kano a ‘one-party state’. Read Also: RECONCILIATION: Ganduje Lands in Kano, Ahead of Meeting with Kwankwaso, Stakeholders Dr Ganduje…
A High Court in Kano State on Thursday convicted and sentenced five members of a vigilante group to death by hanging over the death of a 17-year-old boy. The five convicts were identified as Emmanuel Korau, Elisha Ayuba, Irimiya Timothy, Auwalu Jafar and Mustapha Haladu, who were attached to Sani Abacha Youth Centre arraigned before the court over the death of 17-year-old victim, Ahmed Musa. The prosecution lead counsel, Barrister Lamido Soron-Dinki, told the court that the convicts committed the offence on January 22, 2022, at Sabon Titi, Panshekara, Kumbotso LGA of the state, at…
The Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), Kano on Tuesday commenced training farmers on farmers’ financial cycle. It is organized in collaboration with (GIZ & GP AgFin), a German-based nongovernmental organization aimed at repositioning farmers and improving access to financial services tailored to the needs of agricultural businesses and Agri-based enterprises in rural areas. Declaring the training programme open, the Provost of FCAPT, Kano Dr. Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaram disclosed that the training will play an important role in the economic development of rural farmers. Read Also: List of Courses Offered in FCAPT Kano Gwaram noted that farmers’ financial cycle…
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has supported the planned relocation of five CBN departments from the head office in Abuja to Lagos. Sanusi, the 14th Fulani Emir of Kano, referred to those opposing the move as “dangerous for the bank’s future” and emphasized the importance of putting the bank’s interests before personal attachments to Abuja. The former CBN Governor alleged many employees are children of politically exposed individuals, who prioritize their lifestyles and businesses in Abuja over their work at the bank. He believed that relocating certain functions to the larger Lagos office…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Delivery and Coordination Unit, Hadiza Bala-Usman, has said that the president will drop ministers who do not deliver on their mandates. Speaking at the opening of the technical retreat for delivery desk officers of federal ministries on implementation of presidential priorities and ministerial deliverables in Uyo on Wednesday, Bala Usman said the president was serious about delivering on his promise to make life better and easier for Nigerians. While asking for the total commitment of delivery officers and directors of planning in ministries who…
The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of AIG Dasuki Galadanci as a Deputy Inspector General of Police to represent the North West Geopolitical zone of the country. In a statement, the Commission also approved the promotion of 1897 senior Police Officers to their next substantive ranks. 14 Commissioners of Police have been elevated to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 21 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners among whom is the former public relations officer Jimoh Moshood. Read Also: FULL LIST: Navy Promotes 30 Senior Officers to Rear Admiral, 28…
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman and former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Wednesday night arrived Kano, ahead of the party stakeholders meeting scheduled for Thursday. In a viral video clip of 44 seconds, Ganduje was seen alighting from a private jet with cheers from supporters who came to welcome him. Read Also: Tinubu Justifies Large Cabinet, Says Merging Ministries Will Lead To Non-Performance Recalls that the Kano leadership of APC last week visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after the Supreme Court judgment reaffirmed Abba Kabir Yusuf as Kano State Governor. After the meeting with the president,…
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf has reiterated the willingness of his ministry to continue with a harmonious working relationship with the Lafiya Programme for the development of the health sector of the state. Dr. Labaran disclosed this while receiving the National Team of the Lafiya Programme that called on him in his office. The Commissioner noted with satisfaction that Alhaji Abba Kabir has proven himself to be a health-friendly Governor, who restlessly does all it takes to improve the healthcare system of the state to the optimal level. He averred that within a few months of…
Ramatu Garba – Kano The Director of the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano, Prof. Jibrin Mohammed Jibrin, has advised Nigerians to change their diet to sorghum to improve their health and promote food security in Nigeria. Mohammed Jibrin, gave the advice on Tuesday in Kano, at a press briefing on the outcome of a research on composite sorghum flour. The project “Sustainable Packaging Solution for Composite Sorghum”(SUSPND) is a collaborative effort by CDA, University in Reading, UK, ICRISAT, and TAZIJ Nigeria Limited funded by GCRF Agrifood Africa innovation awards round 6. He said the research was initiated…
By Editor Independent Hajj Reporters, (IHR), a civil society organization that monitors and advocates workable Hajj policies has thrown its weight in support of the coming together of Saudi-based accommodation and feeding providers under one umbrella. The service providers recently decided to form a group and work together to ensure prompt and efficient service is rendered to pilgrims during Hajj. The formation of the group according to IHR, is timely considering the challenges of insufficient tents and feeding experienced by pilgrims in Mina during the 2023 Hajj. IHR in a statement Tuesday signed by its national coordinator Ibrahim Mohammed, said…
In a significant move, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed his intention to thoughtfully evaluate a proposal put forth by residents of the state. The suggestion is to name one of the flyovers as “Justice Okoro Bridge” in honor of Justice John Okoro of the Nigerian Supreme Court. Read Also: Kano Allocates 22 Hectares of Land for Housing Project Ibrahim Adam a proponent Kwankwasiyya social media influencer and one of the Governor’s closest aids , made this announcement on his verified Facebook handle. The governor is keen on acknowledging the recommendation, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Justice…
The Kano State government has pledged to work in partnership with any organization that will help achieve its goals in housing delivery. The Managing Director of Kano State Housing Corporation, Alhaji Abdullahi Rabi’u, asserted at a meeting with the management of the developer Questcom Limited. Alhaji Abdullahi Rabi’u stated that the present administration under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has given high priority to providing shelter to the teeming populace. He added that arrangements have reached an advanced stage to construct affordable houses at Madinawa village in Kumbotso local government area, where about 22 hectares of land have…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of 54 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to police commands and zones nationwide. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the deployed ACPs would head the Intelligence Department of the Force at zonal and state commands, adding that the idea was to upscale the department nationwide. According to him, the posting is premised on the zeal of the IGP to improve and enhance the effectiveness of the Intelligence Department at every level of the force. Read Also: “Rescued…
The family of the former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu, has fixed February 23 for his burial. This is according to a burial arrangement released by the deceased eldest son, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in Ondo on Monday. Recalls that Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, at a German hospital following a protracted illness. Read Also: Insecurity: We need structured approach to community policing in FCT – Senator Kingibe According to the arrangement, the burial rites would begin from February 15 to 25 in Ibadan, Akure, and Owo. “The lying-in-state would be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the…
Kunle Oluomo has been impeached as the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly. Eighteen of the 36 members of the State Assembly voted for Oluomo’s impeachment at the plenary session on Tuesday. Oluomo was impeached for alleged embezzlement of funds, highhandedness, and related offenses. The Assembly immediately elected a member, Oludaisi Elemide, as the new Speaker. Read Also: Insecurity: We need structured approach to community policing in FCT – Senator Kingibe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on September 6, 2022, arraigned Oluomo before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over an alleged N2.475bn money…
The Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, has said there is a need for a more structured approach to community policing if the insecurity in the nation’s capital can be checked. She suggested during an appearance on a Channels Television programme, “Sunday Politics.” Speaking on the botched CCTV Camera contract totaling $470m in the FCT, Kingibe revealed that the Chinese government did its bit in installation but the Nigerian government did not make any provisions to operate the cameras. She assured that the National Assembly would soon get to the root of the matter. Senator Kingibe, who is the Chairman…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has imposed 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, North Central Nigeria with immediate effect following the deteriorating security situation within the area. In a press statement, a spokesperson for the governor, Gyang Bere, said the decision was taken after consultations with relevant security agencies and to avoid breakdown of law and order in the local government area. Bere said citizens, especially Mangu residents, are enjoined to comply with the sit-at-home order while only persons on essential duties are allowed to move within the local government area until further notice. The…