President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of expanding Nigeria’s Dairy and livestock economy, noting that with the country’s growing population, the sector holds enormous potential for job creation, rural development, and food security. The President spoke on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark, who is visiting Nigeria as Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). It was her first visit to Nigeria. Tinubu Approves N120B for Gombe Agro-Livestock Mega Project The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, co-hosted the Danish Queen. President Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Denmark in…
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The second return flight carrying pilgrims from Kano State for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage has safely departed King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, heading toward Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The flight, which took off at exactly 7:23 am today, carried 550 pilgrims. Governor Yusuf Flags Off Kano Pilgrims’ Movement to Mina Speaking during the farewell, the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the successful and safe return of the pilgrims. He also commended the Kano State Government, led by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the…
A ƙoƙarinsa na bunƙasa ɓangaren ilimi da inganta koyo da koyarwa a jihar Kano, Gwamnan jihar, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya bayar da umarnin a gaggauta gyara makarantar koyon harsunan Faransanci da Sinanci mallakin gwamnatin jihar. Wannan umarni dai ya fito ne cikin wata sanarwa da Kwamishinan Yaɗa Labarai da Harkokin Cikin Gida na jihar Kano, KwamaretComrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, ya fitar bayan wata ziyarar bazata da gwamnan ya kai makarantar da ke garin Kwankwaso, a ƙaramar hukumar Madobi. A lokacin ziyarar, Gwamna Yusuf ya bayyana cewa ya kai ziyara makarantar ne domin ya ganewa idonsa yadda ɗalibai da malamai…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested six individuals and sealed several shops in Sabon Gari, Kano, following a coordinated raid on the illegal sale and administration of skin bleaching creams. Kano State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Mr Kasim Ibrahim, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kano. Arewa Youths Urges NAFDAC, Others to Regulate Monosodium Glutamate Sales in Kano He said the operation followed public complaints received via social media and a directive from the agency’s Director General. “Following complaints received through various social media channels and directives from the Director General, we conducted…
Bosede Olufunmi The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), is collaborating with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to train stakeholders on energy performance standards for air-conditioners. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, Director General of ECN, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi said the objective was to accelerate the transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly air-conditioners in residential, commercial and public buildings. Proper Disposal of Electrical Waste Pivotal In Protecting Ozone Layer-Minister NAN reports that the initiative is part of a broader project aimed at accelerating the adoption of energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling solutions in Nigeria. The…
The Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has strongly condemned the brutal killing of two young Kano indigenes Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad in Makurdi, Benue state. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa the victims were profiled/attacked at around 11:00 p.m. on Monday by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums and murdered in cold blood without provocation. Amnesty Flags Escalating Political Violence After Kano Killings In a strongly worded statement, the Governor of Kano State expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, describing it as “barbaric, senseless, and unacceptable.” He condemned the killings in the strongest…
The Federal Government of Nigeria says it has taken note of the latest security advisory issued by the Embassy of the United States, restricting its staff and their families from non-official travel to military sites or other government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Information and national orientation Mohammed Idris made available to newsmen. While the Federal Government recognizes and respects the right of foreign missions, including the U.S. Embassy, to issue travel advisories to their citizens, it is important to state categorically that Abuja remains safe…
President Bola Tinubu declared that Nigeria’s agricultural renaissance has begun as he commissioned 2,000 tractors for nationwide deployment under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. The commissioning ceremony marked the programme’s formal launch at the National Agricultural Seeds Council, Sheda, along the Abuja–Lokoja Expressway. President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agriculture sector by modernising farming practices and ensuring national food security. He described the initiative as a landmark moment in his administration’s food security agenda and a crucial part of efforts to empower farmers and stimulate rural development. “We are very proud of what we are doing.…
The Borno State Government has been commended for its commitment to improving healthcare, following the approval of a ₦234,675,594.98 contribution to the Primary Health Care Memorandum of Understanding (PHC-MoU) Basket Fund for 2025. Speaking at the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) Peer Learning and Exchange Retreat on Immunization Accountability and Advocacy, held from June 18 to 22 in Abuja. The Coordinator of the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN),Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, commended the Borno State Government, the Ministry of Health, and the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BoSPHCDB) for prioritizing this funding. ZDLH CoP in Borno Spurs Action…
The family of a woman who died after childbirth at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) has accused the facility of medical negligence and a critical lack of basic life-saving equipment, including an oxygen machine, which they claim led to her death. According to reports, Amina Muhammad Aliyu Gumel, a young mother, was admitted to the hospital last Friday after experiencing complications. Her mother, Bilkisu Mukhtar, alleged that the hospital’s delayed response to her deteriorating health after a caesarean section (CS) contributed to her death. AKTH Considering Alternative Sources Of Power Over Diesel-CMD She described the ordeal as a nightmare, stating…