FORMER PRESIDENT IBRAHIM BABANGIDAs’ MEDIA TEAM DENIES ENDORSING MILITARY RULE THE TEXT Our attention has been drawn to a post on a parody account on X, formerly known as twitter, which carries the handle, @General_Ibbro, in which former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, was supposed to have endorsed the virtues of military rule over democratic governance. This dubious account carries our principal’s picture and name, and the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for added effect, but it does not belong to him, nor does the former President sanction any post appearing there. In the past, and…
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The Katsina State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing comprehensive support and sustainable solutions for the approximately 250,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in the state. This innovative effort is undertaken in collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group. The Executive Director, Katsina State Development Management Board, Maryam Musa Yahaya who led the partners to visit projects site in the state disclosed the development in a statement. The statement explained that, the support marks a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced…
The Kano State Government KNSG has announced that the six-hour relaxation of the curfew from 8am to 2pm will continue on Monday and in the coming days. According to the state Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, the decision was made after reviewing the curfew and considering the difficulties faced by the people. “The government is concerned about the security of lives and properties, and the curfew will continue to be reviewed. When the security situation improves, the decision will be taken for further review,” Dantiye said. The curfew was initially imposed for 24 hours following the violence that trailed…
CITAD CONDEMNS CRACKDOWN ON PEACEFUL PROTESTERS Date: 4th August, 2024 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) strongly condemns the recent killing of peaceful protesters by the Nigerian Police Force during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. CITAD is deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives and the use of force against citizens exercising their fundamental and democratic rights as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as amended and other international conversations which Nigeria is a signatory to. The protests, which started on 1st of August, 2024, occurred across various states, including Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, Rivers, Plateau, Niger etc., and began…
BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST DATE: SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 My fellow Nigerians, 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. 2. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. 3. I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano,…
The Kano State Government KNSG under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is aiming to partner with key investors to enhance gold mining and trading activities in the state. The government is committed to collaborating with licensed miners to tap into the state’s natural resources for mutual economic development.” Commissioner, Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako, made this announcement during a recent visit to the Gold Souk, emphasizing the government’s dedication to this initiative at Batakaye, Western Bye Pass, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The impressed Commissioner explained that the Gold Souk…
The Managing Director of the Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA), Conservator Sadiq Kura Muhammad, commemorated World Rangers Day at Falgore Base Camp Doguwa Local Government, Kano State. During the event, he expressed gratitude to the Governor of Kano State and his council for their immense support and contributions to KAZOWMA. He also commended the courage and dedication of the rangers in performing their duties. Conservator Sadiq Kura Muhammad revealed that the Government of Kano State, under the leadership of Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, has enacted a new law as part of its forestry and wildlife conservation initiative…
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has disconnected the Kaduna Government House from the power grid due to an outstanding debt of N2.9 billion. The company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Abdul-Aziz Abdullahi, on Friday revealed that the government house had failed to pay for electricity consumed over seven months. The disconnection comes after extensive efforts to resolve the issue through consultations and reconciliations. READ MORE:https://dailytrust.com/breaking-kaduna-electric-disconnects-govt-house-over-electricity-debt/ According to Abdullahi, the outstanding balance for electricity consumed from January 2024 to July 2024 alone amounts to N1.166 billion, bringing the total debt to N2.943 billion. Despite a recent payment of N256 million made…
Shugaban kungiyar ‘yan Kasuwar Kantin Kwari Alhaji Balarabe Tatari ya ce Sun samar da matasa sama da guda dari bakwai da zasu samar da tsaro a lunguna da sakunan Kasuwar yayin zanga zangar lumana. Alhaji Balarabe ya bayyana hakan ne Jim kadan bayan wani zagaye tare da wani rukuni na matasan domin tabbatar da lafiya da dukiyoyin ‘yan Kasuwar. A cewar shi sun yi zama na tattuanawa tare da masu ruwa da tsaki a harkar kasuwanci dake fadin jihar Kano domin lalubo mafita akan Kare dukiyoyin su. Ya ce a baya sun ga yadda batagari ke shiga cikin masu zanga…
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO – The Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), Amb. Ibrahim Waiya on Friday called on the security agents to arrest the organizers of Kano protest to account for the lives, and the properties during Thursday mayhem in Kano. Ambassador Waiya who is also the Convener, Nigeria For Peace Project (N4P), in a signed statement that was made available to newsmen in Kano condemned all those that helped in one way or the other in organizing and holding of the protest. He said “we wish to unequivocally condemn the protest in totality, as well…
Aishatu Ahmed Dutse: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has vowed to strengthen its support, to improve the rate of Breastfeeding amongst lactating women in Jigawa, for the benefit of Children’s health. Dr Abigail Nyam, Nutrition Officer, UNICEF Kano Field Office, made this known at the launch of The World Breastfeeding Week in Dutse, Jigawa state capital in Thursday. Read Also: This World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF and WHO call for equal access to breastfeeding support Dr Nyam explained that although there are myths surrounding exclusive breastfeeding, mothers should listen to experts and those who have experienced exclusive breastfeeding. She said that…
Abdul Kano Angry protesters have attacked the yetto be commissioned Digital Industrial Park of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) in Kano state, carting away state-of-the-art equipment worth billions of Naira. The center, which was due for commissioning on Wednesday, August 7, was invaded by the protesters who broke into the offices and made away with the equipment. Sources said the generator room at the center was also set ablaze during the attack. Read Also: Protest: Man Killed As Hoodlums Loot Stores In Kano The Digital Industrial Park is one of the six centers established by the federal government to deepen…
The Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has imposed a 24-hour Curfew in the state. The Governor stated this while addressing journalists at the government house in Kano. He said the decision to impose a 24-hour Curfew became necessary due to brake of law and order by some unpatriotic citizens who took advantage of the peaceful protest and began to loot people’s property. Read Also: Protests Turn Violent In Kano As Demonstrators Loot NCC Building The Governor maintained that after extensive deliberations by the head of the security agencies in Kano during an emergency security meeting at the government…
Kabiru Haruna Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, received leaders of the End Bad Governance protest at Government House, pledging to convey their grievances to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The governor appreciated the protesters’ peaceful conduct and decision to use proper channels to voice their concerns. The governor expressed his appreciation for the orderly manner in which the protesters conducted themselves and their decision to use peaceful and proper channels to voice their concerns. Read Also: Protest: Minister laments destruction, looting of innovation park in Kano He assured the leaders that he would promptly lead a powerful delegation from the…
Khadijah Aliyu The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), with support from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), organized a dissemination and strategy development workshop on utilization of Zakat and Waqf to procure healthcare. The Executive Secretary KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Mukhtar explained that the scheme involves advance financing of healthcare expenses through contributions, donations or grants, paid into a common pool to cover all or part of health services as specified by the law. Dr. Rahila emphasized that the contributory healthcare scheme aims to promote and ensure that all residents of Kano State have access to effective, quality and…
By Aisha Ahmed Dutse Alhaji Adamu Sabo, the Managing Director, Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency JISEPA, says the agency has concluded plans to desilt drains across nine 9 high risk local government areas LGAs of the state to avert flooding. Sabo, made the disclosure on Wednesday at a one-day sensitization workshop to educate stakeholders on management of solid waste. He said that drains are usually blocked due indiscriminate dumping of refuse in water ways, noting that there also exists, an attitude of poor waste management amongst people. The MD pointed out that blocked drains is a major culprit that cause…
Hukumar Tsara Birane ta jihar Kano KNUPDA ta kaddamar da kwamitin da zai fara karbar koken-koken masu korafi dangane da mallakar filaye da gidaje da gonaki har ma da shaguna a fadin Jihar nan Shugaban Hukumar Akitec Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu ne ya sanar da haka a lokacin da ya ke kaddamar da kwamitin mai mutane biyar karkashin jagorancin Daraktan Mulki na Hukumar Alh Aminu Umar. Shugaban Hukumar yace sun lura da cewa abokan huldarsu na kokawa dangane da yadda wasu daga cikin Jami’an hukumar ke amfani da damar da suke da ita tare da yin-sama-da-fadi da sunan hukumar inda su…
Reacting to media report on the state budget performance, stipulating a sum of N10 billion spent by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on furniture, spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa urged the public to disregard the figure, which he said was intended to dent the image of the government. In a statement signed by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available to newsmen. He explained that, Kano State Government KNSG has said the sum of N596 million was spent on provision of furniture, office fittings and other amenities at various ministries, department and agencies by the present administration within first…
Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a State Advisory Committee on the New National Minimum Wage just 48 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the new N70,000 minimum wage as agreed with the organized Labour Union. Kano is the first state nationwide to establish such a committee. The inauguration took place today at the State Government House and was conducted by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on behalf of the Governor. Read More: BREAKING: Kano unveils committee on new minimum wage In a statement issued to the press, the Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson Ibrahim Garba…
Khadijah Aliyu The Coalition of APC Youth Movements from Kano State held a press conference at the National Union of Journalists Secretariat in Kano. During the conference, the Chairman, Hon. Adamu Mukhtar Unguwar Gini, urged Nigerian youths to avoid participating in the planned End Bad Governance protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. The coalition advised the youths to engage in constructive dialogue with the government instead of taking to the streets. Chairman Adamu cited examples from countries like Sudan, Libya, and Kenya, where protests led to further instability and suffering. He emphasized the historical precedent showing that protests, despite good…