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Ganduje donates N3.8m to  families of 19 victims killed in car accident

Ganduje donates N3.8m to  families of 19 victims killed in car accident
Donation
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 25, 2022 (NAN) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje has donated N3.8 million to the families of the 19 people killed in a car crash on the Zaria-Kano Expressway.
The victims, who were from Tusguri village of Sanda Ward, in Bunkure Local Government, were reportedly burnt to death.
This is contained in a statement the Chief Press Secretary to Ganduje, Mr Abba Anwar, in Kano.
“We received the death with shock and we pray to Allah to forgive their wrongdoings and reward their good deeds with Al-Jannah,” Ganduje said.
Ganduje directed Chairman of the council to write to the state government and request for the construction of primary school in the area.
”I assure you that this town will be included in the Federal Government’s dry season farming intervention to help the people of this area,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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General news

COREN sets up monitoring teams to prevent building collapse

COREN

By Zubairu Idris

Kano, July 23, 2022 (NAN) Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has set up project monitoring teams, as part of efforts to curb building collapse in the country.

 

President of the council, Mr Ali Rabiu, who disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday in Kano, said that measure had become necessary in view of rampant cases of building collapse, resulting in loss of lives and property.

 

The president noted that one of the council’s mandates was to ensure proper monitoring of projects to safeguard lives and property.

 

“We will not relent in ensuring strict compliance with the rules and regulations, while people were constructing projects,” he said.

 

Rabiu explained that before 2019, the council lacked powers to punish any violator except those on their register, adding that the punishment was only suspension from practice.

 

“But today, the law has been amended to allow us to sanction any Nigerian, whether engineer or not, who commits infraction in engineering practice.

 

“And, the punishments include prosecution of offenders that may lead to imprisonment and withdrawal of licences,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Politics

14 political parties contest for governorship seat in Kano State

14 political parties contest for governorship seat in Kano state
Candidates
By Zubairu Idris

Kano, July 23, 2022 (NAN) No fewer than 14 political parties have fielded candidates for governorshipl election in Kano state in 2023.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the list of the political parties and their candidates were pasted at the state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Kano State.
The list of deputy governorship candidates were also displayed, which is in line with the provision of the electoral law.
The State House of Assembly candidates were also pasted at INEC offices at each of the 40 constituencies in the state.
The political parties included APC, PDP, New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Allied Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
Others are Social Democratic Party (SDP), Action Peoples Party (APP), Labour Party (LP), National Rescue Party (NRP) and African Democratic Congress (ADP).
The remaining are APGA, Action Alliance (AA) and African Action Congress (AAC).
Aishatu Mahmud of NRP is the only female candidate contesting for the governorship seat, while Fatima Muhammad is the only Deputy Governor candidate contesting under the Action Alliance (AA).
The renown Islamic scholar in Kano, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil is among the governorship candidates who is contesting under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Also, Kano State Deputy Governor, Dr Nasiru Yusuf-Gawuna, is the APC candidate, while Alhaji Abba Kabir-Yusuf, popularly called “Abba Gida-gida”, is contesting on the platform of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP).
NAN also observed that name of Sadiq Wali appeared in the list as PDP candidate, instead of Mohammed Abacha, who was earlier mentioned by the commission as the party candidate.
Responding on the issue, the INEC Public Relations Officer, Mr Adam Ahmad-Maulud, said that the duty of INEC was to supervise conduct of party primary elections.
“It is the responsibility of the parties to submit names of their candidates to INEC.
“And these are the names political parties submitted to INEC as their governorship candidates in Kano state, which we received from INEC in Abuja,” he said.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Defence/Security

Police arrest 198 suspects in Kano State

 

Arrest

By Zubairu Idris

Kano, July 21, 2022 (NAN) The Police Command in Kano State says it has arrested 198 suspected criminals in the state between June 27 and July 20.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Samaila Dikko, made the disclosure at a press conference on the Command’s achievements, on Thursday in Kano.

He said that 42 of the suspects were arrested for armed robbery, nine for  kidnapping, 16 fraudsters and 27 for  cars and tricycles theft.

Other suspects included  12 for drug dealing, and 92 thugs popularly called “Yan daba”.

The commissioner revealed that the suspects were arrested from various parts of the state during joint operations with other security agencies, community policing initiative and routine raids of criminal hideouts.

Dikko added that some of the suspects had been charged to court.

“Intelligence – led and visibility policing, as well as, rapid response to distress calls also contributed immensely in recording the successes,” he said.

According to him, five victims of human trafficking were rescued by the police during the period under review.

He said that items recovered from the suspects included 25 rifles including three AK-47, 12 cars, seven tricycles, three motorcycles and 122 knives.

Others items include 269 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis sativa, 134 mobile phones, four laptops, 16 Plasma TV and psychotropic substances, among others.

The commissioner lauded other security agencies, the media, Civil Society Organisations, community policing stakeholders for their support and cooperation with the police .(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Oil & Gas

Petroleum products transporters decry unpaid bridging claims, high cost of diesel

Petroleum products transporters decry unpaid bridging claims, high cost of diesel
Claims
By Zubairu Idris

Kano, July 19, 2022 (NAN) The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) has expressed dissatisfaction over unpaid bridging claims owed to members by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

Its President, Alhaji Lawal Muhammad-Zaki, made the disclosure at an awareness meeting with members on Tuesday in Kano.
He said the unpaid bridging claims was the major challenge marketers were facing in the transportation of petroleum products to different parts of the country.
Zaki , therefore urged the NMDPRA to hasten payment of all the outstanding claims to members for effective distribution of petroleum products in the country.
The president further said that the association was facing the challenge of high cost of diesel and inadequate foreign exchange rate.
“Diesel is very costly, we find it difficult to fuel our trucks to transport petroleum products to different parts of the country.
“We buy spare parts for our vehicles with foreign exchange, which is also inadequate,” he said
Also speaking, the ADITOP Consultant, Mr Maurice Ibe, stressed the importance of unity among members.
He urged members to forward their claims to enable him processed them under one umbrella
He said that the association was currently liaising with security agencies to ensure safety of drivers and their vehicles while discharging their duties.
Ibe described ADITOP as a strategic player in the oil and gas industry in the country, without which, the country would shutdown.
He urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to grant members concessional foreign exchange to boost transportation of petroleum products to all the nooks and crannies of the country.
Ibe said: ” ADITOP and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria are being owed about N500 billion, but the NMDPRA claimed to have paid only N74 billion, which is a drop in the bucket.
“The amount is owed to individuals, but we are now taking about cooperation and unity.
“We are asking them to come as a group and speak with one voice to demand for their payments.” (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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General news

Kano State Govt. bans tricycle operation

Kano State Govt. bans tricycle operation

Tricycles

By Zubairu Idris

Kano, July 18, 2022 (NAN) The Kano State Government has banned operation of tricycles popularly known as “A daidaita sahu” between 10.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. in the state, to ensure security.

The Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, gave details of the directive in a statement on Monday in Kano.

Garba said that the decision to ban tricycles from operating during the stipulated period was reached at the state security meeting and it would take effect from Thursday.

According to him, the measure is part of the efforts of government to ensure security of lives and property in the state.

He urged tricycle operators to comply with the directive as security agents would enforce the ban without compromise. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Defence/Security

Police arrest vehicle loaded with 135 parcels of Indian Hemp

Police arrest vehicle loaded with 135 parcels of Indian Hemp
Hemp
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 15, 2022 (NAN) The Kano State Police Command, said it arrested a vehicle loaded with 135 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis sativa (Indian Hemp).
The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Kano.
He said the vehicle was arrested by a police patrol team at Damagiri village, Rogo Local Government Area on Kano-Katsina boarder, on Thursday.
According to him, the vehicle, Golf Saloon, ash coloured, was arrested on its way to Kano from Katsina State, while on intelligence-led surveillance operation.
“On sighting the police, the driver of the vehicle zoomed off. On sustained follow-up, the driver abandoned the vehicle and escaped.
“During a search, 135 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp valued at over N1.3 million were recovered in the vehicle,” he said
Haruna-Kiyawa said investigation conducted revealed that the driver dealt in buying and selling Indian Hemp in the state.
The PPRO said the commissioner of police directed that the case be transferred to the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department, Narcotics Section, for discreet investigation. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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General news

Kano bridge develops fault again 

Kano bridge develops fault again
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 14, 2022 (NAN) The multi billion naira Ado Bayero bridge on Zaria road, Kano, has developed another fault, raising fears of traffic disruption in the area.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Federal government- owned bridge was constructed by Road construction company and commissioned in 2014.
The bridge, which links Kano with Zaria and Maiduguri roads, had earlier developed a crack which was fixed some years back.
The Supervising Engineer of the company that constructed the bridge, Mr Jibrin Sa’idu, described the fault as “Punch” which occurred on one of the lanes of the dual carriage bridge.
Sa’idu, who spoke in company of Mr Abdulsalam Dayyabu-Kurfi, representing the Federal Controller of Works in Kano, Mr Yahaya Baba-Ali, said the company would move equipment to fix the fault.
He gave an  assurance that the company would find a lasting solution to the problem.
Sa’idu wondered why the fault which exposed some layers of the bridge including the rods, should occur again, after it was rectified eight years ago.
He explained that the Punch was not an engineering defect but a fault that occurred due to prolonged tear and wear on the bridge.
In his reaction, the Federal Controller of Works in Kano state, Alhaji Yahaya Baba-Ali attributed the damage portions of the bridge to heavy trucks plying the bridge.
The Controller said security agents would be stationed at the bridge to disallow heavy trucks from plying it, to avert further damage.
He gave an assurance that the rehabilitation work on the bridge would commence as soon as possible.  (NAN)
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General news

2022 Hajj: 600 intending pilgrims from Kano State miss Hajj — Executive Secretary

Hajj: 600 from Kano State missed 2022 hajj — Executive Secretary
Pilgrims
By Zubairu Idris
Kano, July 8, 2022 (NAN) The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board says 600 intending pilgrims who paid for the 2022 Hajj fares through the board will not perform the pilgrimage.
The board’s Executive Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Abba-Dambatta, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kano.
He said that was due to the inability of the Hajj carrier to complete transportation of the pilgrims before the expiration of the deadline on closure of Saudi-Arabian airports.
Abba-Dambatta revealed that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) allocated 2,229 hajj seats to the state for the 2022 pilgrimage.
According to him, the state proposed Max Air as carrier for the transportation of its intending pilgrims, but NAHCON approved Azman Air.
He explained further that they made several efforts to make NAHCON change the carrier, but were not successful.
Abba-Dambatta claimed that Azman Air had small aircraft that carried less number of passengers.
“Azman Air has small aircrafts that carry about 100 to 400 passengers, and spend six hours from Kano to Madina.
“The carrier did seven flights and was able to transport only about 1,690 intending pilgrims, but big aircraft carry about 500 passengers and spend four hours from Kano to Saudi Arabia.
“I, the board Chairman and the remaining staff decided to come down and allow other people to go and perform the religious obligation.
“We explained the situation to the affected people, and pray to Allah to avert future occurrence and reward all those who were unable to make it this year.
“We will be with them after the Arafat to assist them in carrying out the remaining Hajj rites,” he said.
NAN recalls that the General Manager, Azman Air, Alhaji Suleiman Lawal, had told newsmen that NAHCON gave them 14 states and the Armed Forces.
He said that, “We have finished all the states allocated to us except Kano.
“And that was because, the state rejected us initially as their carrier, that was why we decided to go to other states,” he said.
Lawal revealed that they were using two aircraft, one had 409 capacity, while the other one had 110 capacity in conducting the operations.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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General news

Hajj: Board to transport 1,300 Kano pilgrims before Friday

Hajj: Board to transport 1,300  Kano pilgrims to Saudi -Arabia before Friday

Pilgrims

By Zubairu Idris

Kano, July 5, 2022 (NAN) Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, has assured that it will transport 1,300 remaining state prospective pilgrims to Saudi Arabia before the closure of Jedda Airport.

The Board’s  Executive Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Abba-Dambatta, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Kano.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 2,229 seats were allocated to the state and Azman Air was approved as the carrier of the pilgrims.

Abba-Dambatta said the delay was caused by efforts to change the carrier of the pilgrims.

“ The state government  proposed Max Air as its carrier, but National Hajj Commission assigned  Azman to transport them; all efforts to make NAHCON to change the carrier were unsuccessful,’’ he said.

According to him,  already the board has informed Governor Ganduje on the situation and he assured of meeting the President for immidiate solutions.

He further said that the remaining Kaduna State pilgrims had already departed for  Madina on Tuesday.

“We will move about 300 of our pilgrims to complete the number of passengers today,” he said.

“Two Flynas aircraft will come to Kano today, with 430 capacity each, on rescue mission to carry our pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, except those without visa,” Dambatta said.

Meanwhile, the General Manager, Azman Air, Alhaji Suleiman Lawal, said that National Hajj Commission allocated to it  14 state pilgrims and the Armed Forces as carriers.

“We have finished all the states allocated to us except Kano; it was because the state rejected us as their carrier,  so we decided to go to other states.

“We only have 115 pilgrims from Kaduna State. They will be transported together with about 300 from Kano today.

He said “NAHCON will send other flights for rescue mission to Kano to ensure that all the intending pilgrims are transported before the deadline”.

Lawal said that Azman had aircraft with capacity to move 409  and  110 in the ongoing operations.(NAN) (www nannews.ng)

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