Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has launched an extensive tree planting campaign, targeting the planting of 3 million trees to combat climate change and enhance urban aesthetics. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the campaign underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing the detrimental effects of climate change,…
Navigating through the X platform, I stumbled upon a video clip featuring Governor Umar Bago of Niger State confidently declaring, “We have no reason to be poor.” Intrigued by his statement, I was propelled to delve deeper into the rationale behind his words. To my surprise, this quest led me to discover the remarkable story…
A Max airline aircraft narrowly averted disaster when it lost four tires while attempting to take off from Yola Airport in Adamawa on Sunday evening, with all 119 passengers escaping unharmed. The Boeing 737, registered as 5N-ADB and operating as flight NGL1649, had six of its tires burst during the takeoff roll and subsequent taxiing…
In a noteworthy development, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has signed into law the Kano State Emirates Council Bill 2024, recently approved by the state assembly. This approval is to paved the way for the creation of three second class emirates in the state. The governor in the same vain reinstated Aliyu Abdulkadir as…
Inflation in Nigeria has soared to 34.19percent in June 2024, fueled by a persistent rise in food prices. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), released on Monday, the June figure is 0.24 per cent higher than the 33.95 per cent recorded in May. The lowest figure in 2024 was 29.90 per cent, recorded…
Kano state governor, Alhaji Abba kabir Yusuf has initiated the rollout of N260 million for the second phase of the women’s empowerment program designed to bolster small scale businesses in Kano State. The initiative launched in May, 2024, was designed to distribute N50,000 each to 5,200 women selected across the 44 local government areas on…
The federal government has approved a 150-day duty-free importation of maize, husked brown rice and wheat as part of measures to combat rising food inflation in the country. Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Monday, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, said the initiative suspends duties, tariffs, and taxes on these imports through…
The Kano State Government has declared Monday, July 8, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the new Islamic hijra calendar, 1446. The Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf urged the people to make judicious use of the holiday to reflect on the past year and engage in activities that will benefit the community….
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has revealed plans to introduce alternative energy sources as a sustainable solution to the energy crisis currently affecting Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) in Wudil. The solo efforts by Aliko Dangote who also doubled as the Chancellor of the state owned University targeted exploring solar mini…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. In order to mitigate revenue leakages and ensure that lost or unremitted funds are recovered and deposited into the proper government coffers, Muhammad Bello Shehu, the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has called for increased cooperation with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A statement from…
