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President Bola Tinubu has commended Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for taking a significant step in reducing the price of diesel. The company announced a substantial reduction in diesel prices from 1,650 Naira to 1,000 Naira per litre, marking a 60 per cent drop. Furthermore, the company introduced a discount of 30 Naira per litre for purchases of five million litres and above. This decision, aimed at making diesel more affordable, will positively impact the prices of various goods and services reliant on diesel for their operations. It will provide relief to Nigerians, particularly businesses grappling with high operational costs.…

Abdulazeez Ganduje the eldest son of the suspended national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, paid a visit to the chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhyi Rimingado. Abdulazeez visited Rimingado  to show his support for the chairman’s anti-corruption efforts. He also expressed his endorsement of the charges brought against his father, mother, and brother by the commission. Abdulazeez voiced his concern to the commission chairman about his unjust removal as a director of one of the companies undergoing trial, expressing his distress over being ousted without his consent. READ MORE: Abdul’Aziz Ganduje…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described the late Malam Aminu Kano as a nationalist and activist who struggled for the upliftment and enhancement of the fundamental rights of the common people. The Governor stated this during the 22nd-anniversary symposium to mark the 41st memorial anniversary of Malam Aminu Kano held at Mambayya House, Kano. Represented by the state Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, said Aminu Kano left a legacy of social justice, equality, sincerity of purpose, and good governance, and his main concern throughout his life was how to educate everyone. He said the present administration prioritizes…

A Kano state High Court has granted an ex parte order restraining the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje from parading himself as a member of the party. Subsequently, the court ordered, that henceforth, Ganduje should desist from presiding over all affairs of the National Working Committee (NWC) of APC. The application granted by Justice Usman Malam Na’abba follows an exparte motion filed by Dr. Ibrahim Sa’ad Esq on behalf of two executive members of APC Ganduje ward, Dawakin-Tofa local government area, the assistant secretary, Laminu Sani and legal adviser Haladu Gwanjo (plaintiffs) who were…

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji says the Federal Government has developed technology and innovation centres in the six geo-political zones of the country to enhance capacity for training and fabrication. He disclosed this in Abuja at the opening of the constitutive general assembly of the West African Network of National Academies of Sciences (WANNAS). READ MORE: FG orders establishment of innovative centers nationwide- Nnaji He explained that many Nigerians have been trained in fabrication within various areas of development to tackle poverty, emphasising the need for commercialisation of Research and Development. Representative of UNESCO in Nigeria…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has recalled one lot of Benylin Paediatric Syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, following recent toxicity findings on the product. In a notice to the public on its X handle, NAFDAC said laboratory analysis conducted on the product shows it contains an unacceptable high level of diethylene glycol, which is found to cause acute oral toxicity in laboratory animals. The agency said ‘Diethylene Glycol’ is also toxic and fatal to humans when consumed, with effects such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, inability to pass urine, headache, altered mental state, and acute…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has called on the international community to support Africa with the provision of sustainable funding for the continent’s development strategies regarding women’s empowerment and gender equality. In a statement by the Head of Press and Publicity in the Ministry, Grace Njoku, the Minister made the call while presenting her statement at the Commission on the ongoing Status of Women (CSW68), in New York, USA. The Minister informed that to ensure the realization of some of its objectives, the Federal Government has created economic structures to facilitate job creation for the youth, especially…

Celebrities and designers have kicked off Paris’ couture fashion week, which is taking place against a backdrop of five days of violence in the city. US rap star Cardi B, singer Camila Cabello, Kendrick Lamar and actress Maisie Williams are among those in the French capital. This was despite a weekend of nationwide unrest caused by the death of 17-year-old Nahel M in a suburb of Paris last week. READ ALSO: The Evolution of Nigerian Fashion: A Brief History BBC reports that there is some unease about the displays of materialism for the ultra-wealthy following serious civil unrest and some…

The government’s inability to meet pension obligations is a recurring decimal in our country’s past. Many have reportedly died while waiting for their gratuity, and many more are reportedly living in extreme poverty. It’s a sad but common sight to see elderly people in the country’s cities and towns holding placards and protesting the government or waiting in line for their pensions under the scorching sun. Since the economy is in such bad shape right now, some pre-existing problems have worsened. In some states, retiring teachers receive their benefits six months after the effective date of retirement from service, even…

Eid ul-Fitr, also known as the ‘festival of breaking the fast’, is a joyous occasion that marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for Muslims, when they abstain from food and drink between dawn and sunset. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and Eid al-Fitr is significant in celebrating the end of a very intense month of fasting, prayer, self-reflection and charity. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and starts with the sighting of the new moon by the moon sighters committee. In…

The management of the sponsors of the Nationwide League One, NLO, New  Year  Mega Lottery has disclosed its planned agenda towards the use of the league platform to empower  Nigerians across the board. In  an interactive session with sports writers at the official opening of the NLO 2024 season at Ahmadu Bello Stadium,representative of the lottery firm, Obiorah Emmanuella  said the lottery is designed to make Nigerians become millionaires daily. Emmanuella further said that the lottery in its new marriage with NLO will usher in a change of life for Nigerians. According to Emmanuella, the economic benefits that will accrue…

The Jigawa State Government has announced plans to deploy Ethiopia’s magic towards effective wheat farming in the state. Already, Governor Umar Namadi has traveled to Ethiopia to understand “the magic wand “that made the East African country a key player in wheat farming in Africa. A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant Media Affairs to the governor, Hajiya Zainab Rabo Ringim, and made available to newsmen in Kano, said that an expert on the sector and retinue of aids closed to the sector are on the on the governor’s entourage. Rabo Ringim said the move to boost wheat production…

Katsina State Governor,  Dikko Umaru Radda has approved the appointment of Alhaji Falalu Bawale as the State’s Head of Service (HoS). Bawale, until he was appointed HoS,  was a Permanent Secretary in the Office of Katsina Head of Service. Alhaji Bawale takes over from  Alhaji Usman Isyaku who retired from the state civil service after putting in 35 years in service. READ MORE: Katsina Gov swears in new Head of Service, retains former Reform Adviser According to a Statement by Governor Radda’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Muhammad, the Governor also approved the appointment of the former Head of Service,…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed the determination of his administration in curtailing the menace of political thuggery and other related social vices in the state. The Governor made the disclosure  while receiving  the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero who paid Sallah Homage to the Governor at Government House Kano. He said since assumption in office barely 10 months ago his administration has embarked on massive campaign against political thuggery. The governor noted that over two hundred political thugs, and phone thieves who have been apprehended by the Kano Command of the Nigeria Police have…

The Dutch Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS)  Netherlands has provided €100 million to Nigeria, Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to improve soil health and fertility. The Dutch government is giving the support through the Soil Values programme. The Program Director Soil Values of the International Fertilizer Development Center Dr Bidjokazo Fofana who stated this at a media briefing in Abuja said the programme will run for 10 years. READ MORE: To improve soil health’ — Netherlands to support Nigeria, three African countries with €100m He said the project aims at improving the management of soil health and fertility towards increasing…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in collaboration with Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is set to launch an improved national identity card layered with payment capabilities. The new, improved National ID Card will, beginning April, 2024, deliver social service programmes. The initiative will be made possible through AFRIGOPAY Financial Services, which was launched as a national domestic card scheme by the CBN to perform domestic transactions within Nigeria, such as existing debit cards. The newly improved national identity card, integrated with capabilities to facilitate payments and deliver social service programmes, operates under…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the nation’s oil and gas reserves as of January 1, 2024, have reached 37.50 billion barrels, compared to the 37.046 billion barrels reported in May 2022. Chief Executive of the Commission, Engr Gbenga Komolafe at a press conference in Abuja, unveiled robust policies designed to enhance and optimise oil and gas operations across the country. Mr Komolafe noted that the gas reserves, including non-associated gas, stand at 102.59 trillion cubic feet (TCF) and 106.67 TCF respectively, summing the total gas reserve to 209.26 TCF. The Chief Executive of the Commission emphasised the…

Ramatu Garba The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, says it  has received 93 cases from January to March 2024. The state Coordinator,  Muhammad Auwal-Kofa, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kano. He said out of the total 93 cases, 38 were civil and 55 criminal, adding that the council completed three criminal and four civil cases, while others were pending in courts. “The criminal cases were on armed robbery, theft, criminal breach of trust, homicide and rape, while the civil cases were on marriage, inheritance, land disputes, debts…

The UNICEF Chief of field office Mr.Rahma Rihood Mohammed Farah made the call during the 10th anniversary Commemoration of the Chibok girls held in Kano. Represented by the Senior education manager UNICEF Kano field office,Mr Michael Banda,he lamented the negative impacts of incidents of abduction and kidnapping of school children regretting the rising statistics of out-of-school children due to incessant cases of abduction. Rahma stressed the need for concerted efforts towards the fight against climate change, as part of endeavours to stop school abduction and ensure security in our schools across the country. READ MORE: UNICEF calls for…

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, State Working Committee, has also suspended ward party leaders who earlier suspended the National Chairman of the Party, Umar Abdullahi Ganduje. The PUNCH reports that the APC Ganduje ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government suspended the party’s National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. But in a swift reaction, the party in the APC Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area thwarted the suspension and sacked those behind the suspension of Ganduje. READ MORE: Kano APC voids Ganduje’s suspension, sacks ward leaders The Chairman, Inusa Dawanau, told newsmen shortly after suspending Ganduje that those behind…