The Kano State Government wishes to express its profound dismay and deep concern over the reported blockade of the entrance to the Kofar Kudu palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II by heavily armed security operatives. In a statement signed by the commissioner of information Halilu Baba Dantiye a d made available to newsmen in Kano. The statement explained the incident as an unfortunate development has raised tensions and caused distress among the residents of Kano and the surrounding communities. Dantiye stressed that, the Government is committed to maintaining peace, stability, and the rule of law across the…
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Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has urged Kano residents to remain peaceful and avoid violence, despite the recent sealing of his palace by armed security personnel. In his Friday sermon at the Emirates Jummaat Mosque, he warned against falling into the traps of those who seek to create chaos and destruction in Kano. The Emir emphasized the importance of patience and peaceful coexistence, even in the face of provocation. He reminded his audience that Islam teaches the value of patience and that it is a key factor in achieving greatness. He also expressed his confidence that, with patience, he will emerge…
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has insisted that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery is up and running, with loading operations in full swing. The Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mele Kyari, gave the confirmation at the commissioning of the NUPENG Towers in Lagos on Wednesday. In a goodwill message at the event, Kyari extended invitation to human rights activist and lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, and all those in doubt, to join the NNPC Ltd on a tour of the refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna to verify their status. He also shed light on the controversy around…
The U.S. State Department’s Global Methane Program Manager, Robert Leahman, and the Deloitte team met with NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, at the NNPC Towers to advance collaboration on several methane abatement initiatives aimed at reducing emissions in Nigeria’s energy sector. In partnership with U.S. organizations such as Deloitte and the Bureau of Energy Resources, NNPC Ltd. Has launched a methane abatement pilot project in the Niger Delta. This project focuses on establishing emissions baselines, reducing methane leaks, and scaling sustainable practices across operations. These efforts align with Nigeria’s ambitious targets to reduce methane emissions in the oil…
PETROAN Honours NNPC Limited Mele Kyari GCEO with Award for Exceptional Productivity Prince Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, the National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), presenting the award to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, recognising him as the Most Productive Group Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Kabiru Haruna The Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources in Kano State has recorded notable achievements, according to Commissioner Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako. The commissioner expressed satisfaction with the mutual understanding between journalists and the ministry, which has enabled them to reach their target audience effectively. The ministry has created a conducive environment to attract investors and maximize revenue for the state. This is evident in the establishment of a well-decorated showroom, showcasing Kano’s solid minerals, which are in high demand globally. Key achievements of the ministry include the creation of a Task Force to attend to security-related activities…
Armed security operatives have taken over the main Palace of the Kano Emir at Kofar Kudu in the early hours of Friday restricting people from going into and coming out of the palace. The heightened security presence comes as Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was scheduled to accompany Alhaji Munir Sanusi, the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, to his district posting in Bichi. Bichi is one of the four emirates created during the tenure of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, which were later dissolved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Sources also confirmed that the Bichi Emir’s Palace is under tight security, with armed policemen…
Gwamnatin jihar Kano ta yi martani ga hukumomin tsaron da suka yiwa fadar Sarkin Kano ƙawanya. ” Mun wayi gari a Kano da wani abun mamaki, yadda Jami’ian tsaro suka mamaye gidan Sarkin Kano, ba tare da cewa akwia wata fargaba ta rashin zaman lafiya ko wani abu ba”. A wata hira da Freedom Radio ta yi da sakataren Gwamnatin jihar Kano Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi ya ce, mamaye gidan Sarkin yunkuri ne kawai na kawo rashin zaman lafiya Yace da suka tambaye jami’an tsaro dalilin jibge jami’an tsaro a gidan Sarkin sai suka ce musu wai umarni aka ba…
The Kano state government, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed relief items to 160 households affected by the flood disaster In the state. These relief items were generously donated by the Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to support the victims of the 2024 flood disaster. Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf, represented by the chief of staff Government House Kano, Alhaji Wada Sagagi, commended the gesture and assured that the government would continue to assist victims of floods and natural disasters in the state. He assured that the government would continued to assist victims of…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Person (NAPTIP) has empowered 15 survivors of Sexual Abuse and Gender Based Violence (SBGV) in Kano State. The Kano Zonal Commander of the agency, Abdullahi Babale, disclosed this during a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop for First Respondents of SGBV held in Kano. The workshop was organised by NAPTIP in collaboration with Georgetown Global Health Nigeria(GGHN), and ACE2-Society for Family Health (SFH- ICHSSA3). Babale explained that the empowerment items presented to the survivors to mark the 16 days of Activism were approved by the Director-General of NAPTIP, Hajiya Binta…