Hussaini Kafi in Kano Over 1,000 farmers in Kano State, predominantly involved in rice and tomato value chains, have received vital agricultural inputs from the Federal Government. This initiative, part of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme, is aimed at boosting food security and economic diversification in Nigeria. Dr. Kabir Yusuf, the National Programme…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the blackout in the northern region of Nigeria. The region has been thrown into blackouts for the past nine days. He is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralysed social and economic activities, summoning the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu,…
Kano State, one of Nigeria’s most populous state, has been grappling with significant obstacles in its efforts to eradicate polio. Misinformation, cultural beliefs, and religious interpretations have all contributed to the state’s ongoing struggle to administer polio vaccinations to its vast population. These factors have hindered the progress of immunization campaigns, creating a complex and…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced on Friday that the number of out-of-school children in the state has decreased by 300,000 since April 2024. The Governor shared this progress with journalists following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. According to the Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics, there…
Judging from the score cards (Perfoemance records) of the ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s team the recent cabinet reshuffle that saw over 70 % of members of the cabinet retaining their positions is a slap on the wrist. A university don and critical observer of the policies of Tinubu has opined that the change fails…
A surge in kidney disease cases has ravaged several communities in Jigawa State, claiming countless lives and leaving families devastated. The development is compounding the health crisis in the rural communities. During a visit to Mezan community in Kafin Hausa Town Local Government Area it was gathered that about 13 people have recently died of…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubukar has directed the troops of the Operation of Fansar Yamma to arrest the notorious bandits leaders Bello Turji immediately. He gave the directive while addressing the troops at the One Brigade Headquarters in Gusau, the Zamfara State Capital. Mr Badaru Abubukar explained that, President Bola…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a series of successful operations in the North-West, Nigerian troops have successfully repelled terrorist attacks, recovering a significant cache of weapons and rescuing hostages. According to a statement released by the Nigerian Army, troops deployed in Zamfara and Katsina states engaged in fierce gunfights with terrorists, forcing them to flee….
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kaduna State government is aiming to significantly boost its internally generated revenue (IGR) by generating N150 billion monthly through improved tax management strategies. According to the state’s Commissioner for Planning and Budget Commission, Mukhtar Ahmed, the government is committed to automating the tax collection process, strengthening collaboration between relevant agencies,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The federal government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Julius Berger Plc to accept the N740.7 billion contract for the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road or risk having the contract revoked. The ultimatum was issued by the Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David, during a meeting with the newly appointed Managing…
