GOVERNOR UBA SANI RECEIVES APC PCC SUPPORT GROUPS AS THOUSANDS HIT KADUNA STREETS FOR TINUBU

Thousands of supporters took to the streets of Kaduna in a pre-campaign solidarity walk organised by the Support Group Directorate of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), led by Silas Agara, ahead of Saturday’s campaign rally.

The procession commenced around the Savannah Bank area, proceeded towards the Government House, where the delegation was received by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, and returned to the APC Ciki da Waje State Secretariat.

The streets came alive with numerous flags bearing inscriptions in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while participants displayed their enthusiasm through drumming, dancing and other expressions of solidarity.

Governor Uba Sani’s reception of the delegation formed a key highlight of the pre-campaign activities, bringing together members of the PCC Support Group Directorate and other stakeholders ahead of Saturday’s rally.

The governor commended the support groups for their mobilisation efforts and praised President Tinubu’s achievements, expressing confidence in the president’s support in Kaduna State. He emphasised the importance of political participation, unity and sustained engagement with citizens ahead of the forthcoming election.

He said, “We welcome the support group leaders and members to Kaduna State. Your presence demonstrates your commitment to the political process and your willingness to engage citizens on the direction of our country.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to pursue policies and programmes aimed at addressing Nigeria’s challenges and laying the foundation for sustainable development. We recognise the importance of the ongoing reforms and the need to communicate their objectives and impact to Nigerians.

“Kaduna State will support President Tinubu and vote massively for him in recognition of his achievements. We encourage our supporters to remain united, peaceful and committed to engaging the people as we prepare for Saturday’s rally.”

Speaking during the engagement, Silas Agara highlighted the importance of bringing support groups together and coordinating their activities ahead of the campaign rally.

Agara commended Governor Uba Sani for receiving the delegation and acknowledged the contributions of support group leaders and members to the mobilisation exercise. He stressed that effective coordination, grassroots engagement and teamwork remained central to the directorate’s activities.

He said, “Today’s solidarity walk demonstrates our commitment to organising and coordinating support groups ahead of the campaign. We have brought together members from different groups to demonstrate unity of purpose and strengthen our collective participation in the political process.

“We appreciate Governor Uba Sani for receiving us and providing an opportunity for engagement as we prepare for Saturday’s rally. This mobilisation is part of our responsibility to ensure that support groups are organised, active and ready to participate in the campaign.

“Our task goes beyond carrying flags and participating in processions. We must engage citizens, communicate the policies and programmes of the administration, and ensure that Nigerians understand the issues at stake. We are determined to work together, strengthen our structures and sustain our mobilisation efforts ahead of the elections.”

Other prominent figures associated with the engagement included former Niger State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ketso; former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu; Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo; North-West Deputy Director of the Support Group Directorate, Bafa Dan Agundi; Tosin Shoga and the directorate’s secretary I and 2, Tosin Adeyanju, Tosin Shogar and Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi.

The solidarity walk formed part of the Support Group Directorate’s mobilisation activities ahead of Saturday’s campaign rally, bringing together support group members and political stakeholders in Kaduna.

The activities concluded with the procession returning to the APC Ciki da Waje State Secretariat, as preparations for the main rally entered their final stage. It was stated by the convener that similar walk will happen in each state of the federation before every presidential rally

Tinubu Administration Records Gains in Gas Sector, Officials Say

The Decade of Gas Secretariat and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) have highlighted key developments in Nigeria’s gas sector under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The officials spoke on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at a media capacity-building engagement organised by the two initiatives in Kano, where about 27 journalists from television, radio, print and digital media organisations participated.

The engagement, the first formal media session organised in Kano by the initiatives, was aimed at strengthening journalists’ understanding of Nigeria’s gas development agenda and promoting accurate reporting of developments and opportunities in the sector.

Speaking at the event, the Workstream Lead for Infrastructure and Demand at the Decade of Gas Secretariat, Mr Taofeek Balogun, said Nigeria’s proven gas reserves had increased from 208.83 trillion cubic feet (TCF) in 2023 to 215.19 TCF as of January 2026.

He also said average gas production increased from 6.86 billion cubic feet per day (BCF/D) to about 7.5 BCF/D, while domestic gas supply had exceeded 2 BCF/D.

According to him, about $3.5 billion in investments had been committed to four major gas projects, while the OB3 Gas Pipeline had reached 100 per cent completion and the AKK Gas Pipeline was approximately 95 per cent completed.

Balogun further disclosed that ₦671 billion in public infrastructure funding had attracted about ₦1.6 trillion in private investment into the sector.

On clean cooking, he said the government’s LPG programme was targeting five million households by 2030, with pilot activities launched in Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states.

He added that distribution activities involving 27,000 LPG cylinders had commenced, alongside regional sensitisation programmes aimed at increasing public awareness and adoption of LPG.

Balogun also announced that Nigeria was targeting September 24, 2028, for the transition to a Willing Buyer, Willing Seller (WBWS) gas market framework, which he said would promote competition, transparency and commercial sustainability in the sector.

On compressed natural gas, the Chief Operating Officer of PI-CNG & EV, Mr Tosin Coker, said CNG remained important to the government’s efforts to reduce transportation costs, improve energy security and promote cleaner mobility.

Coker also addressed concerns over CNG safety, stressing the need for motorists to use certified conversion centres, approved equipment and comply with relevant regulations while ensuring proper vehicle maintenance.

He disclosed that 670 CNG buses had so far been deployed across the country, with 285 operating commercially in 13 states, while another 302 had been allocated to transport unions, students and government agencies.

He said the vehicle conversion programme had also focused significantly on commercial transport operators, enabling drivers to reduce fuel expenditure while extending the benefits of CNG to commuters.

According to him, hundreds of additional CNG buses and tricycles were currently on order as part of efforts to expand cleaner and more affordable public transportation.

He said participating routes under the National Affordable CNG Transition Programme (NACTP) had recorded fare reductions ranging between 15 and 50 per cent.

The initiative also disclosed plans to establish 127 additional CNG refuelling stations across 31 states and the Federal Capital Territory as part of efforts to improve access to CNG nationwide.

Kano State, it said, had emerged as a strategic hub for clean mobility in Northern Nigeria, leading the North-West with seven operational CNG refuelling stations.

Seventeen additional stations are currently at various stages of completion in the state, while 25 additional CNG buses have been deployed to complement earlier commercial deployments.

The officials said the developments were expected to create opportunities for affordable transportation, investment and industrial growth along the northern gas corridor.

The media engagement also featured an interactive session during which journalists sought clarification on gas accessibility, affordability, safety, infrastructure development and the implementation of government policies in the sector.

Speaking on behalf of the participating journalists, Mr Murtala Adewale of The Guardian commended the organisers for the engagement, describing it as informative, educative and beneficial to media practitioners.

He called for more frequent capacity-building programmes, greater participation of journalists in future engagements and stronger collaboration between the media, industry stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

The Decade of Gas Secretariat and PI-CNG & EV reaffirmed their commitment to sustained media engagement, stakeholder collaboration and public enlightenment as Nigeria continues its drive towards a gas-powered economy.

Tinubu Commissions Section III of Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, Boosts Road Safety and Trade

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, covering the Zaria–Kano corridor, through Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, who represented him at the ceremony.

In a statement signed by Director General Media and Publicity Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the expressway is a major transport route linking Kano with Kaduna and other parts of the country, serving thousands of commuters, traders, commercial drivers and transport operators daily.

The completion of the Zaria–Kano section is expected to improve road safety by providing better driving conditions, reducing hazards associated with damaged road surfaces and helping to prevent avoidable accidents and loss of lives.

The project is particularly important given the high volume of passenger and commercial traffic along the corridor, which plays a significant role in the movement of people and goods across Northern Nigeria.

Beyond road safety, the improved highway is expected to boost economic activities by facilitating the transportation of agricultural produce, manufactured goods and other commodities between Kano, Kaduna and neighbouring states.

As a major commercial hub, Kano stands to benefit from improved access to markets, reduced travel delays and lower vehicle operating costs, creating better opportunities for traders, farmers and businesses.

The commissioning also underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to developing critical infrastructure that strengthens national connectivity, supports commerce and promotes economic growth.

The Kano State Government urges motorists to observe speed limits, avoid dangerous overtaking and comply with traffic regulations to ensure that the improved road delivers lasting benefits to road users.

Gov Yusuf hails Tinubu’s infrastructure investment in Northern Nigeria

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects expected to strengthen transportation, trade and economic development in Northern Nigeria.

According to statement by the Director General Media and Publicity Government House Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor gave the commendation while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway.

He noted that efficient road infrastructure was essential to connecting communities, facilitating the movement of goods and services, and improving the business environment.

The Kano–Zaria corridor is particularly important because of Kano’s role as a major commercial and industrial centre serving several states across the North.

Improved transportation links are expected to support agricultural production, expand market access and create better opportunities for traders, transport operators and other businesses.

Governor Yusuf said sustained investment in critical infrastructure would contribute to economic growth and improve the movement of people and goods across the country.

He called for continued collaboration between the Federal Government and state governments to address infrastructure needs and accelerate development.

APC receives heavyweight politicians as Kano decampees declare support for Tinubu, Yusuf

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has received a fresh wave of prominent political figures from opposition parties, including former elected officials, party leaders and political stakeholders who have declared their support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.

Among those listed as joining the APC are Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga, former Kano State Governor and Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, former PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate Yusuf Bello Dambatta, former NDC Deputy Chairman Aliyu Datti Yako and former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Isyaku Ali Danja and Sen Mas’ud Eljibrin Doguwa.

Others include former Kano State NNPP Chairman Abdullahi Zubairu Imam Abiya, former NNPP Senatorial Candidate Senator Abdulmajid Dauda Dandawaki, former Commissioner and Special Adviser Senator Baraka Sani, former Ungogo Local Government Chairman Muhammad Badaru Umar and several former NDC and PDP leaders.

The list also includes former NDC Kano State Woman Leader Amina Sirajo, former NDC Assistant Woman Leader Hauwa’u Turaki, former NDC Chairman Gezawa Gambo Hamza, former NDC Chairman Kura Handanu Umar and former NDC Director-General Saminu Shehu Kura.

Also listed are former NDC Youth Leader Danladi Musa Garko, former NDC Auditor Sahabi Garba, former Gwale Local Government Chairman Sani Jibrin Dan Zara, former Makoda Local Government Chairman Hassan Abba Makoda and other prominent political figures.

The development further strengthens the APC’s growing political structure in Kano and comes as the party intensifies mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

The decampees are expected to join the APC’s campaign for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the re-election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for a second term.

The APC leadership welcomed the new members, describing their decision to join the party as a significant boost to its efforts to consolidate political unity and expand its grassroots support across Kano State.

The party called on its members and supporters to remain united and accommodate new entrants as preparations intensify for the 2027 elections.

Governor Yusuf: Effective publicity of Tinubu’s achievements will win Northerners’ support for 2027

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said adequate publicity and public enlightenment on the programmes and achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will convince Nigerians, particularly Northerners, to support and campaign for the President’s re-election in 2027.

This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday.

Governor Yusuf stated this on Thursday when members of Triple R Kannyhood paid a solidarity visit to the Government House, Kano.

He said the emergence of Triple R Kannyhood would strengthen publicity and public enlightenment on the policies, programmes and achievements of the Tinubu administration across the country.

According to him, effective grassroots mobilisation and communication would enable citizens to better understand the efforts of the Federal Government and its impact on their lives.

The governor described President Tinubu as a patriotic Nigerian committed to infrastructural development and improving the living conditions of citizens.

Governor Yusuf commended the leadership of Triple R Kannyhood for its support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying their experience and grassroots mobilisation would contribute significantly to the party’s electoral success.

He expressed confidence that APC candidates contesting the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and state assembly elections would emerge victorious in the 2027 general elections.

The governor assured members of the group that their requests and concerns would receive due consideration, both before and after the 2027 elections.

Earlier, the leader of Triple R Kannyhood, Dauda Adamu Kahutu Rarara, said the two organisations had resolved to unite with the objective of supporting the APC and mobilising for its victory in the 2027 general elections.

Rarara said the organisation had thousands of members and a large following across various social media platforms, adding that its members were ready to voluntarily mobilise support for the APC at all levels.

He said their post-election requests included provision of start-up capital for members, allocation of plots of land for housing and provision of a secretariat for the organisation in Kano.

Rarara thanked Governor Yusuf and his associates for the warm reception accorded the group.

Other speakers at the visit included the Kano Chairman of Triple R Kannyhood, Alhaji Ado Gidan Dabinu; Lawan Ahmad; and the organisation’s Women Leader, Hadiza Sema.

They all assured the governor of their support and commitment to mobilising for the success of the APC across the country.

Gov. Yusuf, Others Eulogize Sheikh Jingir as JIBWIS Endorses Tinubu/Shettima for 2027

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside his counterparts from Yobe, Sokoto and Jigawa States, has commended the National Chairman of the Council of Ulama of Jama’atul Izalatul Bid’a Wa Iqamatussunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, for his sustained efforts toward promoting unity, peaceful coexistence and understanding among Muslims and Nigerians.

This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday.

The governors made the commendation at a one-day National Symposium on “Enhanced Political Participation and Support for Social Justice as a Panacea for Unity and Development in Nigeria,” held at the Saddiqa Event Centre in Jos, Plateau State.

The symposium also witnessed a major political development, with JIBWIS calling on its members across the country to support and vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking at the event, the National Chairman-Administration of JIBWIS, Sheikh Abdulnasir Abdulmuhuyi, expressed a vote of confidence in the Tinubu-Shettima administration, saying the Federal Government had demonstrated trustworthiness and commitment to the development of Nigeria during its first three years in office.

Sheikh Abdulmuhuyi said the administration deserved the support of Nigerians for a second term to consolidate its achievements and continue its development agenda.

In his address, the National Chairman of the JIBWIS Council of Ulama, Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir, urged members of the organisation across the country to renew their support for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking on behalf of the governors of Kano, Sokoto, Jigawa and Yobe States, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, recalled Nigeria’s political history, particularly the 1993 presidential election in which Chief MKO Abiola contested with a Muslim running mate, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe.

Governor Buni commended Sheikh Jingir for his tenacity and commitment to promoting national unity through his preaching, describing his efforts as important to fostering peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.

In a goodwill message, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, declared that Nigerians could not afford to lose the Tinubu-Shettima administration in 2027.

Senator Barau also commended Sheikh Jingir for his tireless efforts toward promoting unity and peaceful coexistence across the country.

Meanwhile, Hon. Ibrahim Kabir Masari and Governor Mai Mala Buni each donated ₦300 million towards the establishment of Fortune University, founded by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir.

The symposium brought together prominent Islamic scholars, political leaders, government officials and JIBWIS members from across the country to deliberate on political participation, social justice, national unity and sustainable development in Nigeria.

Tinubu Nominates Ramat as NERC Chairman, Appoints Two New Commissioners

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Ramat, 39, is a seasoned electrical engineer and administrator with a PhD in Strategic Management, among other qualifications.

Alongside Ramat’s nomination, the President also forwarded the names of two other appointees to serve as commissioners at the regulatory agency. They are Mr. Abubakar Yusuf, who is nominated as Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, and Dr. Fouad Olayinka Animashun, Commissioner for Finance and Management Services.

All three nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate.

To ensure uninterrupted leadership at the commission, President Tinubu has directed that Engr. Ramat assume office in an acting capacity pending Senate approval, in accordance with legal provisions.

The President charged the nominees to bring their expertise to bear in revitalizing the nation’s power sector and contributing meaningfully to the administration’s broader energy reform agenda.

The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

Tinubu Picks Young Reformer to Head Nigeria’s Power Regulatory Commission

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 39-year-old Engr. Dr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

The appointment, announced on Monday, is seen as a strategic move by the Tinubu administration to inject youthful innovation and technical depth into the country’s electricity regulatory framework.

Engr. Ramat, a highly accomplished engineer and governance expert, brings with him a wealth of experience in public sector innovation, digital transformation, and strategic regulatory leadership. 

His appointment is expected to usher in a new era of intelligent regulation, improved consumer protection, and enhanced investor confidence in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

With a multidisciplinary background, Ramat holds a PhD in Strategic Management from Lincoln University, a Master’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from India, and a B.Eng in Electrical Engineering from Bayero University, Kano. He also boasts executive certifications from globally renowned institutions, including Harvard University, Microsoft, Google, and Gonzaga University.

Ramat's track record in governance is equally notable. As Executive Chairman of Ungogo Local Government Area in Kano State from 2021 to 2024, he pioneered Nigeria’s first blockchain-based decentralized e-identity system, which led to the creation of tamper-proof indigene and resident ID cards. He established the Ungogo Identity Management Agency (UIMA) and the Ungogo Internal Revenue Agency (UIRA), significantly boosting administrative efficiency and increasing internally generated revenue by over 300% through a cloud-based ERP platform.

Prior to that, he served as Managing Director of the Kano State Metropolitan Agency (KASMA), where he oversaw energy-efficient retrofits aimed at reducing electricity costs in public infrastructure.

An innovator in the tech space, Engr. Ramat is the developer of LURA, an advanced smart surveillance platform that utilizes Internet of Things (IoT), biometrics, and real-time analytics to enhance community safety and combat organized crime.

He is also the founder and CEO of AG Ramat Global Link and AG Ramat Global Apex, companies focused on engineering consultancy and technology services.

Engr. Ramat’s efforts have earned him local and international accolades, including recognition by the Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation (Dubai, 2022) as one of the “50 Most Influential Young African Leaders,” and “Best Performing Local Government Chairman” by the Kano State House of Assembly.

Stakeholders in the energy sector have welcomed the appointment, describing it as a bold step towards a smarter, more efficient, and more accountable regulatory regime.

President Tinubu Celebrates APC Chairman Ganduje at 75

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

In a statement issued on December 25, 2024, President Tinubu lauded Dr. Ganduje for his unwavering dedication to public service and his invaluable contributions to the development of Kano State and Nigeria. Highlighting their shared political journey, the President described Dr. Ganduje as a trusted ally and a pillar of support in the APC.

Acknowledging his leadership achievements, President Tinubu praised Dr. Ganduje's stewardship as National Chairman, which has fortified party unity and facilitated significant electoral successes. He commended Ganduje’s strategic guidance and commitment to the APC's national development agenda.

President Tinubu reflected on Dr. Ganduje's distinguished career, starting from his pioneering role as a civil servant in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to his tenure as commissioner in Kano State during the 1990s. 

He also recognized Ganduje’s political achievements, including his service as deputy governor and his two-term governorship of Kano State from 2015 to 2023, which left a lasting impact on governance and infrastructure development in the state.

The President expressed gratitude for Ganduje’s dedication to constitutional democracy and his policy insights that have consistently shaped national progress. He encouraged Dr. Ganduje to continue his exemplary service to the party and the nation with unwavering passion.

Joining family, friends, and party members in celebrating this milestone, President Tinubu wished Dr. Ganduje continued good health, happiness, and success.

The statement was signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

Shugaba Tinubu Ya Nada Farfesa Pakistan A Matsayin Shugaban Hukumar NAHCON

Shugaba Bola Tinubu ya nada Farfesa Abdullahi Saleh Usman  a matsayin sabon shugaban hukumar alhazai ta kasa (NAHCON), inda ya sauke shugaban da ya gabata, Jalal Arabi, bisa zargin cin hanci da rashawa. 

Farfesa Pakistan fitaccen malami ne da ya yi digirinsa na farko a Jami’ar Madina da Jami’ar Peshawar da ke Pakistan. 

A baya ya taba rike mukamin Shugaban Hukumar Alhazai ta Jihar Kano, inda ya samu nasarar kula da ayyukan mafi yawan alhazan kasar nan. 

A cewar wata sanarwa da mai magana da yawun shugaban kasar Ajuri Ngalale ya fitar, majalisar dattawa ta tabbatar da nadin. “Shugaban kasa yana sa ran sabon shugaban NAHCON ya yi aikinsa bisa gaskiya, da rikon amana ga kasa,” in ji sanarwar. 

Wannan ci gaban dai na zuwa ne bayan da Hukumar Yaki da yi wa Tattalin Arziki Tu’annati (EFCC) ta gurfanar da tsohon Shugaban Hukumar, Jalal Arabi, da Sakataren Hukumar, Abdullahi Kontagora bisa zargin karkatar da wasu sassan N90bn da Gwamnatin Tarayya ta fitar don tallafawa shekarar aikin hajin na 2024. 

Arabi da Kontagora sun kwana uku a hannun EFCC a makon jiya bayan sun kasa cika sharuddan belin su.

Save 2024 Hajj preparations from imminent collapse, CSO urges Tinubu

With Sunday’s announcement by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) of an upward review of Hajj 2024 fare, it has become imperative for governments at both the federal and state levels to provide intervention, else, Hajj 2024 will witness the lowest Nigerian contingent ever or Nigerian pilgrims may miss the opportunity of a lifetime to perform this year’s hajj.

 

In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of Independent Hajj Reporters, Ibrahim Muhammad, said, NAHCON had earlier in December 2023 fixed a fare of N4.9 million per pilgrim based on an exchange rate of N897:00 to a Dollar.

 

However, authorities at both the state and the federal governments could not meet with deadlines set by Saudi Arabian authorities to remit operational funds for hajj services despite extensions given because NAHCON was waiting for the Federal Government’s promised intervention to grant lower forex rates equivalent to the number of registered pilgrims from Nigeria.

 

With the approved timeframe for visa processing ticking away, NAHCON on Sunday, therefore, announced that due to the failure to meet obligations as when due, it has no option but to ask the about 50,000 intending pilgrims that have paid the initial fare of N4.9 million to now pay additional N1.918 million on or before March 28.

 

As a Civil Society Organization with ears to the ground when it comes to Hajj matters, we are sure that over 90% of those who paid the initial deposit of N4.9 million cannot afford to raise additional N1.9 million within four days.

 

It has, therefore, become imperative for us to call on the state governors and the Federal Government to come in and provide immediate succour to the pilgrims by providing additional payments as a form of subsidy.

 

Currently, NAHCON is on the verge of missing out on the deadline of 29th April set by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to process visas for Nigerian registered pilgrims – there will be no hajj without a visa.

 

For example, it will take states’ Muslim pilgrim’s welfare boards a minimum of one week to make announcements in their various states for pilgrims to be aware of the new increase. Over 65 per cent of those who have registered for the 2024 hajj are farmers and it will take an additional one week for those who have the means to be able to raise the N1.9 million increase announced by NAHCON.

 

If the pilgrims were able to pay the additional increase, then States Muslims Pilgrims boards will need a few days to transmit the collection to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the apex bank to begin the process of transferring the said sum to NAHCON’s International Bank Account Number (IBAN) in Saudi Arabia. It is only after this that payments can be made to Saudi based service providers.

 

With visa processing scheduled to close 35 days from now and the airlift of pilgrims billed to commence in 45 days, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should come to the rescue and provide the needed support without asking pilgrims to pay an additional increase for 2024 hajj.

 

“Anything short of this will see Nigeria travelling to Hajj 2024 with less than 10,000 pilgrims out of the allocated 95,000 slots with a potential risk of Nigerian pilgrims missing out on 2024 Hajj”.

 

“Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) had on several occasions called on all relevant authorities to take firm decisions and implement them because we foresaw what is happening now.

 

“We first raised the alarm on the 8th of July 2023 via a press statement titled “CSO urges NAHCON, states to commence registration of 2024 Hajj pilgrims in earnest” when the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the commencement of Hajj 2024 operations even when Hajj 2023 was not concluded.

 

“This was followed by another Statement dated 6th December where we pleaded with the Federal Government to grant concessionary exchange rates for 2024 hajj pilgrims”.

 

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had released new Hajj policies and intimated all Hajj participating countries about changes to Hajj operations especially as it relates to the choice and engagement of service providers, payment for such services and the issuance of visas which now comes much earlier than before.

 

“We are, therefore, appealing on behalf of all Nigerian Muslims that emergency interventions are provided so that pilgrims who have at least paid the initial deposit of N4.9 million are not denied the chance to fulfil this all-important religious obligation” IHR said.

 

CSO Urges Tinubu to appoint remaining NAHCON Board members

A Hajj and Umrah Civil Society Organization (CSO), the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint the remaining members of the board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) as enshrined on its establishment act.

 

The President had on 17TH October 2023 announced the appointment of Mallam Jalal Ahmad Arabi as the Ag Chairman of the country’s apex Hajj regulatory body. 

 

The President also announced additional members of the board and forwarded same to the Senate for confirmation. They have all been confirmed and inaugurated into office.

 

IHR in a statement on Thursday in Abuja signed by its national coordinator Ibrahim Mohammed said the new board of NAHCON is still incomplete.

 

Section 3 of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Establishment ACT 2006 under Composition of leadership of the commission clearly states that “the commission shall consist of the - (a) a chairman, who shall be-, (i) the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Commission; (ii) responsible to the Commission for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Commission; 

 

B (b) three full-time members and six part-time members representing each geo- political zone provided that two of whom shall be women; 

(c) a representative each of the Ministry of- (i) Aviation; (ii) Foreign Affairs; (iii) Internal Affairs (Immigration); (iv) Finance; (v) Health; (d) a representative of the- (i) Central Bank of Nigeria; (ii) Jama'atul Nasril Islam; and (iii) Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.”

                                                                              

Based on the recent appointments by Mr President, it is clear that representatives of some key agencies are still missing and this may affect the smooth running of Hajj operations in the country.

 

“Board members representing the Ministries of Aviation, Health, Finance and Internal Affairs (Immigration), have all not been announced. Same goes for the representative of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

 

“These members often coordinate activities related to their establishments and some of them are very important and cannot be ignored. The structure of hajj preparations and operations requires NAHCON to function at full operational capacity as envisaged by the framers of NAHCON Establishment act.

 

“For instance, the member representing the Ministry of Health should have been at the forefront of the ongoing recruitment of medical personnel for Hajj 2024. In the same vein, the representative of Nigerian Immigration Service should be helping secure Passports for intending pilgrims just as the representatives of CBN and Aviation should have been helping with facilitating the needed foreign exchange and preparations of selected airlines,” IHR said.

 

The CSO therefore urges the President to appoint the representatives of these MDAs because of the important role they play in successful Hajj operations.

 

Shugaba Tinubu Ya Shawarci Gwamnoni Su Yi Da Matakan Da Hukumar Yaki Da Cin Hanci Ta Kano Ta Yi Wajen Magance Tsadar Kayan Abinci

A yau ne shugaban kasa Bola Tinubu tare da mataimakin shugaban kasa Kashim Shettima a fadar gwamnati ya gana da gwamnonin jihohi 36 da kuma ministan babban birnin tarayya Abuja. Taron dai ya cimma matsaya guda domin tinkarar wasu kalubalen da kasar ke fuskanta a halin yanzu, musamman tsadar abinci da rashin tsaro.

A sanarwar da mai bawa Shugaban kasa shawara kan yada labarai da dabaru, Bayo Onanuga ya sanyawa hanu, yace, bayan tattaunawa mai zurfi shugaban kasa da gwamnonin sun amince da yin aiki tare don magance matsalolin da kuma magance matsalolin tattalin arzikin da 'yan kasar ke fuskanta.

Muhimman abubuwan da taron ya kunsa sun hada da:

1. Akan magance matsalar rashin tsaro wanda kuma ke shafar noma da samar da abinci, shugaba Tinubu yayi furuci guda 3.

A. Za a dauki karin jami'an 'yan sanda domin karfafa rundunar.

B. Shugaba Tinubu ya sanar da Gwamnonin cewa Gwamnatin Tarayya za ta hada kai da su da Majalisar Dokoki ta kasa wajen samar da wata hanya da za ta haifar da ‘yan sandan Jihohi maimakon ‘yan banga da ake amfani da su a wasu Jihohin.

C. Shugaban ya bukaci Gwamnonin da su karfafa masu gandun daji tare da ba su makamai domin kare dukkan dajin daga masu aikata laifuka.

Hanyoyin da ‘yan sandan jihohi za su bi da kuma magance matsalolin tsaro da za a ci gaba da tattaunawa a majalisar tattalin arzikin kasa.

2. Akan tsadar kayan abinci: Shugaban ya ba da umarnin cewa gwamnatocin Jihohi da gwamnatin tarayya su hada kai don kara samar da abinci a cikin gida. Shugaban ya ba da shawarar a daina tunanin shigo da abinci da kuma kula da farashin lokacin da ya kamata a karfafa masu samar da abinci na cikin gida su kara samar da abinci.

3. Shugaban ya shawarci Gwamnoni da su yi koyi da jihar Kano kan matakin da ta dauka kan boye kayan abinci don cin riba da ‘yan kasuwar ke yi. Ya umurci Sufeto-Janar na ‘yan sanda, mai baiwa kasa shawara kan harkokin tsaro, ma’aikatar harkokin tsaro ta kasa da su sanya ido kan rumbunan adana kayan abinci a fadin kasar nan tare da daina cin ribar ‘yan kasuwa.

4. Shugaban ya bukaci gwamnonin da su mai da hankali wajen bunkasa kiwon dabbobi a jihohinsu da kuma kara yawan noman noma musamman kaji da kamun kifi.

5. Shugaban ya roki Gwamnoni da su tabbatar da cewa an cire duk wani bashin albashin ma’aikata, da kyautatuwar ma’aikata da suka yi ritaya da kuma ‘yan fansho a matsayin hanyar sanya kudi a hannun jama’a tunda yanzu jihohi suna samun karin kudaden shiga na FAAC duk wata. Ku kashe kudin, kada ku kashe mutane, ya bukaci gwamnonin

6. Shugaba Tinubu ya roki Gwamnoni da su kara samar da guraben guraben guraben guraben guraben guraben guraben guraben ayyukan yi ga matasa a jihohinsu domin ci gaba da gudanar da ayyukansu.

Labari Da Dumiduminsa: Shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ya Dakatar Da Ministar Harkokin Walwala Betta Edu

Shugaban Najeriya, Bola Tinubu ya dakatar da ministar jin ƙai, Betta Edu nan take.

Kakakin shugaban Najeriyar, Ajuri Ngelale ne ya sanar da matakin dakatar da ministar cikin wata sanarwa da aka fitar a yau.

Shugaba Tinubu ya ɗauki matakin ne domin ba da dama ga hukumar EFCC mai yaƙi da cin hanci da rashawa ta gudanar da bincike a kanta.

Tun farko al'ummar Najeriya sun yi ta matsa lamba inda suke kiraye-kiraye gwamnati ta dakatar da ita daga mukaminta domin a gudanar da cikakken bincike a kanta game da zarge-zargen da ake mata.

Ana zargin ta da bayar da umarnin tura kuɗi kimanin naira miliyan 585 zuwa asusun bankin wata mata.

(BBC HAUSA)

Kofa ya shirya taron addu'a na musammam ga Tinubu, Kwankwaso da Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf

...Ya ce har yanzu ƙofar NNPP a buɗe take don yin ƙawance da APC da sauran jam’iyyu

Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, ɗan Majalisar Wakilai mai wakiltar mazaɓar Kiru da Bebeji, Kano, a yau ya tara malamai 1,000 a garinsa na Kofa a Bebeji, Kano, domin addu’a ta musamman ga Shugaban Ƙasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu da kasar baki daya, Jagoran jam’iyyar NNPP da Ɗarikar Kwankwasiyya, Sanata Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso, PhD, FNSE da kuma neman nasara ga Gwamnan Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf a Kotun Ƙoli, da kuma addu’ar neman taimakon Allah ga ɗan majalisar. 

A sanarwar da hadimin dan majalisar kan harkokin yada yada labarai, Sani Ibrahim Paki ya sanyawa hannu, yace yayin taron, malaman sun sauke Alƙur’ani sau 1,101, sannan suka yi addu’o’i na musamman.

A taƙaitaccen jawabin da ya gabatar a wajen taron, Hon. Jibrin ya ce alaƙarsa da Shugaba Tinubu ba ɓoyayya ba ce. Ya kuma ce Kwankwaso ne maigidanshi, sannan zai ci gaba da iya ƙoƙarinsa wajen ganin an samu kyakkyawar alaƙa a tsakanin Tinubun da Kwankwaso.

Jibrin ya kuma ce NNPP jam’iyya ce mai farin jini kuma har yanzu kofarta a buɗe take domin yin aiki tare, ƙawance da kuma haɗaka da APC, har ma da PDP da LP, da ma duk jam’iyyar da ta nuna sha’awar yin hakan, matukar za ta yi haka ne don amfanin ’yan Najeriya.

Ɗan majalisar mai hawa hudu ya kuma yi alkawarin yin amfani da gogewarsa da sanin mutane wajen tattaunawa da masu faɗa-a-ji a siyasar Kano, domin ganin an magance duk wata matsala da za ta iya magantuwa sannan a kawar da duk wata fargaba da ake da ita a jihar a yanzu kan shari’ar kujerar Gwamnan Jihar.

Kazalika, bayan kammala taron addu’ar, kamar yadda ya saba, Hon. Jibrin ya kuma karɓi baƙuncin ɗaliban firamare 5,000 daga faɗin mazaɓarsa, inda ya raba musu kayayyakin karatu sannan ya yi musu albishir ɗin nagartattun shirye-shirye da gwamnatin jiha da ta tarayya suke yi musu don bunƙasa ilimi, musamman a fannin samar da ilimi kyauta da kuma shirin ciyar da ’yan makaranta. 

Majalisa Ta Yi Fatali Da Bukatar Tinubu Ta Kashe Biliyan 5 Wajen Sayen Jirgin Ruwa

Majalisar Wakilai a ranar Alhamis ta yi fatali da bukatar Shugaban Kasa Bola Tinubu ta kashe Naira biliyan 5 daga cikin kwarya-kwaryar kasafin kudin tiriliyan 2.17 wajen sayen jirgin ruwa.

A maimakon haka, majalisar ta bukaci a mayar da kudin wajen kara yawan kuɗin da aka ware domin ba dalibai rancen, wanda a baya aka ware wa biliyan 10.

‘Barayin’ da suka je fashi sun ɓige da satar tukwanen miya da abinci a Kalaba

Majalisa ta amince da kwarya-kwaryar kasafin kudin Tinubu na tiriliyan 2.17

Aminiya ta rawaito cewa matakin ’yan majalisar ba zai rasa nasaba da koke-koken da ’yan Najeriya suka rika yi ba tun bayan bullar labarin, inda suka ce ya zo a daidai lokacin da ’yan kasa ke korafin kuncin rayuwa.

Shugaban kwamitin kasafin kudi na majalisar, Abubakar Kabir (APC, Kano) ne ya bayyana hakan lokacin da yake yi wa manema labarai jawabi jim kadan da kammala amincewa da kasafin a Abuja.

Ya ce daukar matakin ya zama wajibi la’akari da kudin da aka ware wa daliban a cikin kasafin ya yi kadan.

Abubakar ya kuma ce kwamitin ya kason da aka ware wa Ma’aikatar Tsaro daga Naira biliyan 476 zuwa 546 sakamakon ƙaruwar kalubalen tsaro.

Shugaban kwamitin ya kuma ce sun duba tare da amincewa da batun kara mafi ƙarancin albashin ma’aikata domin mika shi ga bangaren zartarwa.

Sai dai ya ce za su tabbatar suna sanya idanu ga bangaren zartarwa domin ganin sun yi abin da ya dace.

Amma daga bisani Fadar Shugaban Kasa ta ce jirgin ruwa ba na amfanin Tinubu ba ne, na Rundunar Sojin Ruwan Najeriya ne

(AMINIYA)

Labari Da Dumiduminsa,: Shugaba Bola Tinubu Ya Nada Sabon Shugaban Hukumar NAHCON

Shugaba Bola Tinubu ya amince da nadin Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi a matsayin shugaban hukumar alhazai ta kasa (NAHCON) na tsawon shekaru hudu (4) a matakin farko.

A sanarwar da mai bawa Shugaban kasa shawara kan harkokin kafafen yada labarai da hulda da jama'a,Chief Ajuri Ngelale ya sanyawa hannu, yace Shugaban ya umarci shugaban hukumar mai barin gado kuma babban jami’in hukumar Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan da ya ci gaba da hutun watanni 3 kafin ya yi ritaya kamar yadda dokar ma’aikatan gwamnati (PSR) 120243 ta tanadar daga ranar 18 ga Oktoba, 2023, wanda ya kai ga a ƙarshe ya yi ritaya daga aiki a ranar 17 ga Janairu, 2024.

Sabon Shugaban Hukumar Alhazai ta Najeriya (NAHCON), Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi, zai fara aiki a ranar 18 ga Oktoba, 2023, kuma zai ci gaba da yin aiki mai inganci har na tsawon shekaru hudu, daga farawa. a ranar 17 ga Janairu, 2023.

Shugaban kasa Bola Tinubu ya kuma amince da rusa hukumar ta NAHCON.

Shugaban ya yi fatan sabbin shugabannin hukumar ta NAHCON za su yi aiki cikin tsoron Allah tare da kiyaye ka’idojin aiki kamar yadda Alkur’ani mai girma ya fada.

Da dumi-dumi: Tinubu ya nada sabon gwamnan CBN da 'yan tawagar gudanarwa

Shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya amince da nadin Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso a matsayin sabon gwamnan babban bankin Najeriya (CBN).

Sanarwar hakan ta fito ne daga bakin mai baiwa shugaban kasa shawara kan harkokin yada labarai da yada labarai Ajuri Ngelale a wata sanarwa da ya fitar ranar Juma’a.

A cewar sanarwar, da farko Dr. Cardoso zai yi wa’adin shekaru biyar, yana jiran amincewar majalisar dattawan Najeriya.

Wannan shawarar ta yi dai-dai da sashe na 8 (1) na dokar babban bankin Najeriya na shekarar 2007, wanda ya baiwa shugaban kasar Najeriya ikon nada gwamna da mataimakan gwamnoni hudu a CBN, idan har majalisar dattawa ta tabbatar da hakan.

Bugu da kari, shugaba Bola Tinubu ya kuma bayar da nadin nasa nadin nadin sabbin mataimakan gwamnoni hudu na CBN. Su ma za su yi wa’adin farko na shekaru biyar, har sai majalisar dattawan Najeriya ta tabbatar da hakan.

Sunayen wadanda aka nada sune kamar haka.

(1) Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro

(2) Malam Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo

(3) Malam Philip Ikeazor

(4) Dr. Bala M. Bello

“A bisa tsarin sabunta bege na shugaban kasa Bola Tinubu, shugaban kasar na fatan wadanda aka zaba a sama za su samu nasarar aiwatar da muhimman gyare-gyare a babban bankin Najeriya, wanda zai kara kwarin gwiwar ‘yan Najeriya da abokan huldar kasa da kasa wajen sake fasalin tattalin arzikin Najeriya don samun ci gaba mai dorewa. da wadata ga kowa da kowa,” in ji Ngelale.

Kotun Sauraron Korafin Zaben Shugaban Kasa : Dalilin da ya sa muke goyon bayan Tinubu – Asari Dokubo

Wani jigo a yankin Neja Delta, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, a ranar Laraba ya ce kungiyarsa ta fito domin nuna goyon bayanta ga shugaban kasa Bola Tinubu saboda koke-koken da ake yi masa na rashin gaskiya ne kuma ba su da wani tasiri.

Dokubo ya zanta da Kamfanin Dillancin Labarai na Najeriya (NAN) a harabar hedkwatar Kotun Daukaka Kara da ke Abuja, wurin da Kotun Korar Zabe ta Shugaban Kasa (PEPC) ta ke.

Tsohon dan ta’addan wanda ya taru tare da kungiyarsa ta Ijaw Youths for BAT tare da hadin gwiwar National APC Supporters Center da Northern Youths Network for Asiwaju, a kan titin Shehu Shagari kai tsaye daura da babban ginin ma’aikata, ya ce yana da kwarin gwiwa cewa lamarin ya faru. za a yi hukunci a kansu.

“Mun zo nan ne domin mu nuna kasancewarmu a kotu. Mun san cewa za a yanke hukunci a gare mu.

“Al’amarin ya zama na banza; ba su da wani abu a cikin lamarinsu.

“Amma idan ba ku zo ba, za su zo nan su fara nuna rashin gaskiya. Kuma shi ya sa muka zo.

“Kun ga mafi rinjaye (yana nuni ga mambobin kungiyarsa); ba za ka same su a ko'ina ba," in ji shi.

A cewarsa, shugaba Tinubu ya kasance tare da ni a lokacin da na fi wahala, kuma wannan ne lokacin da zan biya.

Da aka tambaye shi ko me zai yi idan sakamakon hukuncin bai yi wa dan takararsa dadi ba, Dokubo kawai ya ce: “Mun san shari’ar mu kuma mun san hakan zai amfanar da mu.

Ya ce ko ta yaya ka’idar shari’a ta canza, “Duk ‘yan Najeriya su hada kai su yi aiki da kasar.

NAN ta ruwaito cewa wasu daga cikin kwalayen da ‘ya’yan kungiyoyin ke dauke da su na da rubuce-rubuce kamar: “Akan Hukuncin Tinubu, Mu ‘Yan Kasa Mu Tsaya”, “Na gode Shugaba Tinubu da Ya Mai da Ma’aikatar Neja Delta”, da “Shugaba Tinubu Yana Son Neja-Delta” .

Rubutun a wani kwali an rubuta "Ofishin 'Yan Kasa Mai Girma ne, Jama'a sun yi Magana, Akan Hukuncin Tinubu, Mu 'Yan Kasa Mu Tsaya", da sauransu.

NAN ta ruwaito cewa jam’iyyar Labour (LP) da dan takararta na shugaban kasa, Mista Peter Obi; Jam’iyyar PDP da dan takararta na shugaban kasa, Atiku Abubakar, da kuma jam’iyyar APM na kalubalantar nasarar da Tinubu ya samu a zaben.

Hukumar zabe mai zaman kanta ta kasa (INEC) ce ta gudanar da zaben shugaban kasa a ranar 25 ga watan Fabrairu.

(NAN)