By Abdulmumin Giwa As part of his contribution towards taming the hardship of the Nigerian populace, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Group, has initiated a nationwide monumental distribution of palliatives across the country, starting with one million beneficiaries of 10kg bags of rice each, to cover the entire nation. Among the one million beneficiaries in Nigeria, Kano State has since received 120,000 bags, and from there, the distribution will continue throughout the country. Also, in Kano, the disbursement of the rice palliatives will take place in all the 44 local government areas spreading across all the wards. The…
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By Abdulmumin Giwa Governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf has denied setting aside a whooping N6 billion for the annual Ramadan feeding program in the state. Reports have earlier shown that the governor had set aside N6 billion on a month-long feeding programme that involves distribution of iftar (breaking of fast) meals to residents of the state. More so, this had led the major opposition party in the state, All Progressive Congress (APC) to call on the governor to tell residents how the N6bn is being spent. Reacting to the speculations, the governor on his verified X page, (formerly…
By Abdulmumin Giwa The Executive Director, Commercial Operations of Dangote Group of Companies, Fatima Aliko Dangote has explained that it is not their fault that prices of commodities are on the hight side. Fatima, who blamed total dependence on import and the devaluation of the Naira, also explained that some of the commodities only carry their brand names but have since been sold off to Olams Company five years ago. These include, spaghetti, macaroni and flour, she explained. She spoke to newsmen recently on a clip that has gone viral on social media explaining why commodities are on the high…
A House of Representatives member, representing Ajingi,/Albasu/Gaya Federal Constituency, Dr Ghali Mustapha Tijjani Panda has flagged off distribution of 18,600 bags of grains to his constituents in Kano state. Speaking at the flag off of the distribution in Kano on Friday, Panda said the gesture was to put smile on the faces of his constituents, especially in the Holy month of Ramadan. According to him, considering the current economic challenges and hardship in the country, he has no choice as a representative than to share some palliative to his constituents. He explained that he will distribute 3600 bags of 25kg…
All Progressive Congress, (APC), the major opposition party in Kano has commenced distribution of food commodities as palliative to the 44 Local Government areas of the state while challenging Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to come out and show to the people how he is spending N6 billion on Ramadan feeding. Delivering an address while unveiling the distribution of the food items to their members at Dawkin Kudu Local Government Area on Saturday, the APC State Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, said that the party had come to the rescue of their supporters and indeed other indigenes to alleviate their economic hardship. “The…
The President of the Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has flagged up the distribution of one million bags of rice across Nigeria with 120,000 bags in Kano state. The distribution of the food item that will cost a total of N15 billion started with Kano on Saturday due to its large population and level of poverty. Delivering his address at the occasion which took place in the open theatre Kako Government House, Dangote stated that this is in response to the current economic challenges facing the nation, as well as a testament of his support to the communities.…
By Abdulmumin GiwaThe President Bola Ahmad Bola Tinubu had met with the Kano Business Community to seek their continued cooperation towards the implementation of policies introduced by his administration to better the Nigerian economy.The President, who was represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation Muhammad Idris spoke at a Townhall meeting in Kano on Friday where he highlighted all the plans, funds and interventions made available for them by this administration. He also reassured them of the plans of the Nigerian government to implement the blueprint of demands they have submitted to the government earlier. Speaking on behalf…
By Abdulmumin Murtala Kano President Ahmad Bola Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that his Government will support every citizen regardless of his party affiliation, religious or ethnic considerations. He also said he will ensure that Nigeria and Nigerians are better off in the next coming months through the various programs and incentives of his administration. The President spoke through the Minister of Information, Alhaji Muhammad Idiris while paying courtesy call on the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Friday evening. The President further assured the citizens of his readiness to strengthen the presence of Federal Government in Kano, saying, he is…
By Abdulmumin Murtala KanoFor the first time since the creation of Kano state in May 1967, a female has been appointed as the Chief Judge of the state. The appointment of Hon. Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, against all odds, had broken the jinx of gender marginalization in a socio-religious and traditionally sensitive society to proffer this record on her. A disciplinarian by right, the honorable justice was sworn-in as the first female Chief Judge of Kano state on Monday, 7th of August, 2023, by the Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Prior to this giant stride, she had occupied the…