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Gov Ganduje Appreciates Warm Reception by President Buhari in Daura
Gov Ganduje Appreciates Warm Reception by President Buhari in Daura
– As issues bordering on non-availability of new Naira notes, fuel were tabled before the President
By: Our Reporter
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state led a powerful delegation to President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Sunday, and briefed him on the public worries about issues bordering new Naira notes, non-availability of petroleum products and poor distribution of the product.
A statement from Abba Anwar, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kano State said, “President Muhammadu Buhari was briefed on public concern about new Naira notes, lingering shortage of fuel and poor distribution system of the product.
“The concerns were presented to Mr President as presented to us as a government, by our business community, Ulama (Islamic Clerics), legislators, our great party, All Progressives Congress (APC), traditional institutions, women and civil society groups,” he reveals.
The non-availability of new Naira notes, the governor, lamented, paralysed commercial activities in the state.
Governor appreciated that, “President Buhari appreciated our civilised approach to the issues. And has already directed for the extension of the deadline given earlier. He also directed for the increase of quantum of new Naira notes to Kano and all banks across the country.”
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He added that government and people of Kano state must thank the President for the good gesture and would welcome the President for the planned commissioning of some mega projects in the state.
Some of the projects to be commissioned are multi Billion Naira Cancer Treatment Centre, 10MW Tiga Hydro Power Plant, Dala Inland Dry Port, Kano State Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre, Kano Grid Solar Power and Muhammadu Buhari Road Rotary Interchange.
The delegation to the President comprises Senators Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya and Barau Jibrin, House Leader Alasan Ado Doguwa, Speaker Kano State House of Assembly, Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari, Alhaji Hamisu Jingau and Alhaji Ibrahim Yakasai BBY represented the business community.
Others are Sheikh Qariballah Nasiru Kabara, leader of Qadiriyyah movement, Sheikh Sayyadi Bashir represented Tijjaniyya Sect, Professors Garba Sheka and Binta Jibrin represented the academia and Shehu Muhammad Dankadai represented the traditional institution.
Gov Ganduje Appreciates Warm Reception by President Buhari in Daura
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
Unidentified visitor dies suddenly at Niger Government House Lodge
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of an unidentified man who collapsed and died at Government House Lodge, Minna. Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 2, 2025.
Sources said that the deceased had visited House No. 8, Government House Lodge, in an attempt to see Mr. Sammy, Chairman of Niger Foods. However, upon meeting his host’s absence, the man suddenly took ill.
Medical doctors were reportedly contacted from the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, for urgent attention. Unfortunately, by the time the doctor arrived, the man had already passed away.
Following the report, a team of police operatives from GRA Division visited the scene. The body was photographed and evacuated to the IBB Specialist Hospital Mortuary for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
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