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Defence/Security

Police refutes report of attack in Kano

Rebuttal

By Zubairu Idris

Kano, July 29, 2022 (NAN) The Zone 1 Headquarters of the Nigeria Police in Kano has described as untrue and fake, a report circulating that terrorists fired shots at the headquarters on Friday.

The Zone’s spokesman, SP Abubakar Ambursa, made the rebuttal when he spoke with newsmen in Kano.

“Our attention has been drawn to the report circulating that some terrorists fired shots at the headquarters on Friday.

“Nothing of such had happened. It is nothing but concocted lies by some disgruntled elements.

“There is a Friday Mosque at the headquarters, and as at the time they said that terrorists fired the shots, it was time for prayers, because we said our prayers by 1 p.m.,’’ Ambursa said.

He urged the general public to disregard the false story and to go about their normal businesses.

Ambursa warned purveyors of such fake news that the law would catch up with them as they must pay for their actions. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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General news

Kano govt approves N865.4m scholarship allowances – Commissioner

Scholarship
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 28, 2022 (NAN) Kano State Government has approved the release of N865.4 million for the payment of outstanding scholarship allowances to students across the 44 local governments of the state.

The Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said this during a news conference in Kano on Thursday.

He said that 40,494 students would benefit from the scholarships.

Garba explained that N836.2 million was for the payment of scholarship, while N29.1 million would be paid for logistics.

The commissioner said that this indicated 50 per cent increment of scholarship allowances to students.

He said that Karaye Emirate, which had eight local governments with 3,094 students, would get N61.4 million allowances and N4.02 million as logistics.

Garba said that Bichi Emirate with nine local governments and 3,494 students, would receive N71.2 million as outstanding allowances and N4.02 million for logistics.

The commissioner said that 4,015 students from Rano Emirate with 10 local governments would receive N78.3 million and N4. 02 million for allowances and logistics respectively.

According to him, Gaya Emirate, which has nine local governments with 4,260 students, would receive N86.2 million  as outstanding allowances and N4.02 million for logistics.

He said that Kano Emirate with eight local governments had 26, 086 students who would receive N538.9 million, while N13.1 million was for logistics. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Education

Maryam Abacha varsity signs MoU with Indian varsity on research –  Official

Maryam Abacha varsity signs MoU with Indian varsity on research –  Official
Agreement
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 28, 2022 (NAN) The Maryam Abacha American University (MAAUN), Kano, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bharati Vidyapeeth University in Pune, India, on  promoting research and academic excellence.
This is contained in a statement signed by the MAAUN Head of Corporate Communications Unit, Malam Tukur Muntari-Masanawa, on Thursday in Kano.
 
The MoU was conducted virtually by the representatives of the two institutions.
Speaking at the occasion, the President of MAAUN Kano, Prof. Mohammad Israr, said the National Universities Commission (NUC) issued a licence to the university in Feb. 15, 2021.
Israr further said the institution currently offers courses at four schools, namely: School of Computing, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing Sciences and the School of Social and Management Sciences.
 
He revealed that the collaboration between the two institutions would focus on “Research and Development”.
Other areas are on publications and relevant scholarly and academic works, sponsorship of seminars and workshops, as well as, exchange of faculty and students.
In his remarks, the Registrar of Bharati university, G Jayakumar, described the collaboration as an important one in view of the fact that Nigeria and the university have a long-standing relationship.
He said that Nigeria awarded scholarships to no fewer than 25 students to study in the institution, adding that Nigerian students have been good ambassadors of their country.
According to him, the collaboration will promote faculty association, innovation and mutual benefit between the two universities.
He, therefore, expressed optimism that the partnership would strengthen the bond between India  and Nigeria. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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General news

Kano Govt declares Monday work free day to mark new Islamic year

Kano Govt declares Monday work free day to mark new Islamic year
Holiday
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 28, 2022 (NAN) The Kano State Government has declared Monday as work free day, to mark the beginning of the new year of the Islamic calendar, 1444 A.H.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, in Kano.
“Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, therefore, congratulates Muslims in the state on the spiritual significance of the occasion that also calls for self assessment.
“He also called on them to use the holiday to seek Allah’s forgiveness, and pray for His intervention in salvaging the nation from the lingering security challenges,” he said.
He assured residents of his administration’s readiness to assiduously continue to deliver on its promise to improving their living condition through execution of people-oriented programmes and projects.
Ganduje also urged those who were yet to obtain their voter card, to do so, to enable them exercise their franchise in the forthcoming general elections.
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, also considered as holy month after Ramadan.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, directed Muslims to start looking out for the new moon of Muharram from Thursday,, which is equivalent to Dhul-Hijjah 29, 1443 AH.
NAN reports that the calendar is also called the Hijri calendar .
Muslims around the world used it for Islamic events and important dates of Islam.
All dates in the Islamic calendar 2022 are based on the country’s moon sighting. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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General news

Ganduje appoints ex-NAN Deputy Editor-In-Chief as SSA

Ganduje appoints ex-NAN Deputy Editor-In-Chief as SSA

 

SSA

By Zubairu Idris

Kano, July 27, 2022 (NAN) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, has appointed a former Deputy Editor-In-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Abdullahi Yusuf, as his Senior Special Assistant on Information.

This is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Research, Evaluation and Political Affairs Directorate (PEPA), Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota, on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji.

Maimota said that the appointment took effect from July 25.

“The appointment was made upon careful assessment of your credentials, competence and track record of performance, dedication to duty, vast experience, patriotic disposition and express loyalty.

“It is hoped that you will employ these qualities to bear towards ensuring effective discharge of your assigned duties,” she said.

Yusuf, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication,  retired as NAN Zonal Manager, Jos, on Dec. 15, 2021, after attaining the mandatory 60 years retirement age.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Education

Ganduje urges FG to resolve ASUU strike, as NGF intervenes

Strike
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 26, 2022 (NAN) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has urged the Federal Government to resolve the strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to save the country’s education system from collapse.
Ganduje made the call on Tuesday in Kano while addressing NLC members protesting the non resolution of the 12-weeks old strike embarked by the union.
“This crisis must be resolved to help save the system, we don’t want system collapse in this country at all,” he said.
According to him, though the government inherited the problem, it should resolve it without further delay.
“Government owe it a responsibility to see to the end of the lingering strike so that Nigerian education will remain intact,” he added.
The governor assured that in spite of the strike, the state government would continue to pay the salaries of all university staff.
He told the labour unions that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum was moving to resolve the situation.
“Myself and my colleagues from all the 36 states, irrespective of our party differences, are concerned about the prolonged strike action and we will put our heads together to bring an end to the crisis,” he said.
In his remarks, the State NLC Chairman, Mr Kabiru Ado-Minjibir, urged the Federal Government to immediately fulfil the demands of the university workers to save the system from collapse.
He commended Ganduje for not joining others in implementing the “No Work No Pay” policy.
“We really appreciate the state government under the Governor Ganduje’s administration for your magnanimous approach in not stopping the salary of the teachers of the two state-owned universities.
“This shows that you are an education-friendly governor,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest, attended by different labour and student’s unions, as well as youths and civil society organisations, ended peacefully. (NAN) (www nannews.ng)
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Defence/Security

Granting criminals bail after arraignment in courts, a major challenge — Retiring CP

Granting criminals bail after arraignment in courts, a major challenge —  Retiring CP
Bail
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 26, 2022 (NAN) The retiring Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Sama’ila Shu’aibu-Dikko, says his major challenge is the courts granting bail to alleged criminals after their arraignment.
He stated this on Monday at a Community Policing Stakeholders forum in Kano.
“I will retire from the service of the Nigeria Police Force on the July 27, 2022, after attaining the age of 60 years.
“My major challenge in the course of Policing Kano State is granting bail to criminals after they were charged to court.
“We have arrested many suspects for felonious offences like armed robbery and motor vehicle theft.
“But in no distance time, we used to arrest them for similar offences after charging them to court.
“I, therefore, call on those concerned to do the needful in ensuring proper punishment for offenders,” he said.
He said that he employed anti-crime strategies which included robust common policing engagement, rapid response to distress calls and visibility policing.
Others, he said, were intelligence-led policing, constant raids of criminals hideouts and black spots and synergy with sister security agencies.
“All these engagements translated to the peace being enjoyed in the state today,” he said.
He therefore commended the officers and men of the command for their hard work, dedication and dogged efforts in fighting crime and criminality.
He commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Alkali Baba Usman, for finding him worthy to serve as the Commissioner of Police of Kano State.
Shuaibu-Dikko also commended the state government under the leadership of Gov Abdullahi Ganduje for giving the issues of security a priority.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Agriculture

Food coy distributes seeds to groundnut farmers in Kano, Jigawa

Food coy distributes seeds to groundnut farmers in Kano, Jigawa
Seeds
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 26, 2022 (NAN) Silvex International, a food processing company in Kano, has distributed groundnut seeds to 420 groundnut farmers in Kano and Jigawa States under its Contract Farming project.
The Managing Director of the company, Alhaji Abubakar-Karfi, made the disclosure on Monday in Kano, while distributing the seeds to the beneficiaries.
He said that the project guaranteed off-take at farm gate under prevailing market price.
“We initiated this project to strategically engage farmers on the practice of regenerative agriculture.
“It is a farming principle different from the conventional approach that naturally increases crop yield, minimise cost of production and reduces use of chemicals.
“Under the contract farming, the beneficiary farmers will be trained and input will be distributed to them by the off-taker.
“They are expected to repay the value of input given to them with the produce harvested at the end of the season,” he said.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Musa Saleh-Ajingi, expressed delight and promised to coordinate a hitch-free contract farming arrangement.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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General news

Persons with disabilities seek access to airport facilities

Persons with disabilities seek access to airport facilities
Access
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 25, 2022 (NAN) The Coalition of Disability Organisations has called on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to ensure that airport facilities are made accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Mr David Anyaele, the Convener of the Coalition/Executive Director, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, made the call on Monday in Kano, when the group paid an advocacy visit to the Commissioner for Justice, Mr Musa Lawan.
Anyaele was represented by the outgoing Chairman of Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria, Kano State chapter, Mr Abdul Haruna.
He said that the call became necessary following the outcome of the group’s research on the challenges their members were facing at airports in the country.
“We are facing difficulty in boarding the aircraft, climbing the stairs of airport buildings due to the lack of or non-functional elevators and ramps.
“Communication barriers, absence of sign language interpreters, lack of Disability Desk at airports, lack of dedicated seats for PWDs, among others,” Anyaele said.
He said that the research came up with recommendations for the relevant authorities to take note of.
He further explained that the visit was meant to sensitise the relevant authorities on the need to change the narrative.
Responding, the commissioner expressed delight over the visit by the group.
He said: “People living with disabilities have been neglected seriously for long.
“We must work together with the relevant authorities to do the needful for the betterment of this category of people.”
He assured the group of his support toward addressing the challenges faced by its members.
Lawan promised to send a memo to the governor on their demand in order to elicit the attention of the relevant agencies.
A member of the group, Abba Shehu, a deaf, who spoke through an interpreter, recalled how he missed his flight due to the lack of an interpreter at the airport. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Agriculture

High cost of fertilizer forces Kano farmers into sorghum farming 

High cost of fertilizer forces Kano farmers into sorghum farming
Sorghum
By Zubairu Idris

Kano, July 25, 2022 (NAN) Some maize farmers in Kano State have resorted to planting sorghum due to the high cost of fertilizer, instead of maize and other crops.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the farmers use manure obtained from animals dung and waste for the crops, with little fertilizers.
The farmers also practised mixed cropping where they planted sorghum with groundnut, beans or soyabean, to enhance fertility of the soil for more crops productivity.
A check by NAN revealed that a bag of fertilizer costs about N25,000 and above, depending on the type and brand of the commodity.
Alhaji Muhammad Tukur, a farmer, said every year he planted maize, but this year, he planted guenea corn, because of the high cost of fertilizer.
Tukur said that would enable him to spend little money in nursing the crops up to the harvesting period.
He added that he practised mixed cropping, where he was mixing the crops with soybeans that also required less fertilizer.
Another farmer, Malam Abba Zakariyya, said that he planted guinea corn because he coul  not afford to plant maize due to the high cost of fertilizer.
Zakariyya said that he used manure and little fertilizers for the crops.
In his contribution, Prof. Abdu Ahmad-Manga, Agronomy Department, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), said that guinea corn required less amount of fertilizers compared to maize.
He said that sorghum was an indigenous tropical crop, unlike maize that was brought into the country from some parts of the world.
Ahmad-Manga said that maize required at least two fertilizer applications, first after planting it within about two weeks, and the second one after three to four weeks.
“If you miss fertilizer application at an appropriate time, it will not grow properly, and nothing can be done to change it.
“While for geunea corn, even if you missed the first fertilizer application, one may still apply it and get something, because it is more durable than maize,” he said.
He further noted that before the introduction of maize into the country, sorghum was the staple food.
“Sorghum is more important than maize, though, both are cereal crops that provide carbohydrates, but sorghum is more important to the human body than maize,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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