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,…
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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…