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English: The reason why I left PDP.
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has revealed some reasons why he left PDP and returned to APC.
English: If not forgotten, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, had defected from the PDP party and joined APC in this month.
Dogara said that he stood by Governor Bala of PDP in Bauchi state and helped the party to win the 2019 election, before he left the party and joined APC.
The main reason for my departure is how PDP is governing in Bauchi state.
English: Everyone knows the kind of role I played in the governorship election where the former Minister of Abuja, Bala Mohammed defeated the incumbent governor, Mohammed Abubakar.
But now, I am the one causing confusion and chaos in Bala's government.
English: Instead of continuing to stay in PDP, they have given me what I deserve, it's better for me to leave them and return to where I came from.
English: Dogara has written a resignation letter from PDP which he sent to the chairman of his constituency, Bogoro C, in Bauchi state.
In the end, he said it was like how he used to show other governors where they failed and where they would improve, but Bala was neither transparent nor fair.
English: Let me go on a trip to meet them.
A fire broke out in a house in Kano.
The fire outbreak occurred around 10 pm in the evening, which lasted for about two hours before it was extinguished, despite the efforts of the Kano State Fire Service, security personnel, and local residents who went to the scene.
English: At the time Freedom Radio visited the place, it found a mix of people and different security personnel at the location from everywhere, as the place is connected to a major motor park known as Kuka Park, where vehicles are being transported from Kano to other states and even countries that share a border with this country.
Behind the Kofar Ruwa market, which has expanded in Northern Nigeria.
English: Freedom Radio had a discussion with some eyewitnesses, who said the explosion caused great panic and fear among the people.
A car dealership in Kofar Ruwa said they have collaborated with security personnel to trace and arrest the thieves who broke in and stole vehicles due to the high rate of theft.
The Kano State Anti-Pollution Agency has confirmed the occurrence of the incident, saying that at the time of compiling this report, it is still gathering information to determine the causes and effects of the pollution, as explained by the agency's spokesperson, Sa'idu Muhammad Ibrahim.
English: In another development, reports say that some thieves attempted to break into the Kofar Ruwa market to steal, but the police and security officers made efforts to chase them away while protecting the properties of the public.
English: It was on this basis that we contacted the Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who confirmed the incident.
CORONA TREATMENT: Up till now, we have not completed the efficacy test of the treatment developed in Nigeria.
English: As European countries continue to make progress in developing more effective COVID-19 vaccines, Nigeria is not being left behind in the process of creating and testing its own medicines.
English: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that it is testing 40 traditional medicine coronavirus treatments that have been submitted to the agency by local herbal practitioners.
English: The head of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, announced this on Tuesday in the city of Abuja.
Mojisola said they are conducting quality tests on the drugs to avoid people seeking fake medicines in the quest for a cure.
Since the outbreak of the Corona virus, traditional medicine practitioners have intensified research to ensure they are not left behind in finding a cure for the disease.
Many of them have submitted their vaccines to the authorities for testing and verification of their effectiveness.
Similarly, NAFDAC has provided them with some guidelines and requirements that they must follow in producing the medicine.
There will be testing of the efficacy of drugs on animals in the first stage of the experiment.
English: Mojisola warned those using medicines not to make the mistake of trying any medication without the approval of the relevant authorities.
In the month of May, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced that it is only on social media and newspaper pages that stories of claims are being seen, stating that they have discovered a traditional medicine that will cure the Coronavirus.
English: Adeyeye explained that an individual appealed to the NAFDAC agency to investigate the potency of the medicine he claims to have produced traditionally, which he said could be effective in the treatment of Coronavirus.
English: As for that other person, it's not like he said he found a cure for the disease immediately.
English: It has been discovered that the symptoms of ill health being observed are symptoms of infection with the disease.
However, after that, some of those with the medicine continued to challenge the authority and their alliance.
English: Ramaphosa faced questions in the assembly.
This is the first time in the series of questions that President Ramaphosa has faced in front of parliament members since the ongoing controversy over corruption and collusion between senior government officials and some party members of his party.
English: Ramaphosa has pledged to intensify investigations and bring improvements in the area of ​​ensuring the procurement of military equipment and COVID-19 vaccines.
South Africa has become the fifth country in the world to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but the President said vigilance and caution are crucial in fighting the virus in the country.
On Saturday, Nigeria will open local and national airborne transportation services.
The Nigerian government has announced that they will reopen airports for domestic flights and entry into the country, starting from Saturday, for the first time after five months of closure.
English: Since the 23rd of March, the government of the country has stopped entry and exit of airplanes, due to the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
The government said the first four airplanes from foreign countries will start arriving in the nation's capital, Abuja.
To Lagos city, but it is not yet clear when or where these airplanes will come from.
English: According to the Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, the purpose of opening this (route) is to see how there are no problems since the resumption of domestic flights on the 8th of July.
Sirika further added that they will ensure all necessary measures are taken to achieve success in the return of the confiscated pigeons.
English: 591 New COVID-19 Cases Found in Nigeria.
On Friday, 591 new people were infected with the COVID-19 virus.
English: With this new number of people infected with Covid-19 in the country, the total number of infected individuals has reached 39,539, with 16,559 recovered and 845 deaths.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has provided the number of people and states affected on its Twitter page.
English: More cases of Corona have been found in our community - Marseille.
The Marseille football club in France has announced that they have found three more players infected with the Corona virus, after five people were discovered last week.
The group revealed this in a press statement released to journalists today, Tuesday.
In addition, the group said the League 1 tournament in France, which was scheduled to resume on Friday, has been postponed due to the aftermath of five players testing positive for COVID-19.
English: Marseille also announced, they have informed the water and medical services in preparation for their League 1 match, as a result of the detection of three people who contracted the virus after five individuals were initially infected, in order to find a solution to the situation.
English: APC Accuses Niger Governor of Attempting to Bring Crisis to the Party - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
English: In a recent statement, the APC party announced that they have accused the Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, of attempting to cause division within the party.
English: The statement, which was signed by the Chairman of the Engineering Society, Muhammad Jibrin Imam, and the Secretary of the Bar Association, Muhammed Liman, revealed that in the six years the society has been in control of the state, it received only 512 million Naira.
The statement went on to say that the meeting called by the governor with stakeholders, which he presided over on Saturday night at the end of last month, would help in the ongoing efforts to bring development to the state, where they said they have written to the national party secretary about the ongoing events in the state.
According to Engineer Imam, "we understand that the Governor of Niger State is trying to divide the youth members of the party by organizing a watery and weak gathering, which is not based on any principle, because any decision being made on the party leaders should be written to the party secretary to investigate it".
English: He continued, saying that up until now in the six years since establishing the party, there are 512 million naira in the party's account.
He said, what he understood as the Governor's position is being a member of the national reconciliation committee that was established on July 25, 2020, which the President leads in order to coordinate efforts to resolve the issues between the party's youth and resolve disputes that are in court between the party's youth.
He said the funds we received were used to pay for the party secretary's staff and their activities, some of which involve social activities, organizing competitions, solving some youth social problems such as lack of healthcare due to lack of government funding, and not spending any of the party's funds illegally or without following the rules. We are always transparent, and everyone can see how we manage and disburse the party's funds.
As I mentioned earlier, the grassroots elections in the 25 local government areas of the state and beyond are the most important elections we have had in this country, which we conducted together with top-ranking commissioners and those responsible for massive support in all the 25 local government areas of the state, where the funds spent on the elections were given to the commissioners to bring about great results.
English: Therefore, it is a mistake for anyone to say that society's funds are being wasted without following the rules, this is almost unfair and an attempt to deliberately tarnish the reputation, he said there is no committee set up to investigate how the society's funds were spent and who established it.
English: From the evidence that the auditor provided, he said that the misappropriated funds are those that the country's secretary had given out, not some other funds like this. Therefore, I am investigating everyone involved in this matter and he provided evidence to confirm this allegation against her in every way.
Imam said we have taken a strong stand to protect the APC party from any individual or group trying to destabilize the party. He added that any accusation against the party or any party leader from the state level will be put in writing to the committee in charge of disciplinary measures, as stated in section 21 (B) (b), (d) on page 82 of the party's constitution.
Therefore, the party members who are involved in water and noise issues have no significant impact when they attempt to overthrow the committee's power, and thus their judgment has no effect.
English: Due to this reason, they are the approved leaders of the party which they agreed to in the state, specifically at point 21 and paragraph 6 on page 87 of the party's constitution, and anything contrary to this will not be beneficial.
English: Because of the judgement made, the love and trust in the leaders had led them to make a mistake.
English: He said, those who presented themselves for approval in yesterday's Monday meeting in which he did not participate, which included Alhaji Abubakar Magaji, General Muhammed Garba, Hon. Ahmed Dogonkoli, as well as Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe and all the commissioners, were not members of the party's revenue committee in the state.
The water and sanitation committee of the association is led by the association's president, Engineer Mohammed Imam, who will be in charge of it alone, not the governor, who will be in charge of the association's leaders at the state level.
The statement further stated that Governor Abubakar Sani Bello recalled the issue of fulfilling the promises made to the people of the state during the election, as well as the journey and involvement of the party's stakeholders in the government so that everyone would benefit in the state and all activities through the provision of political positions, which is the challenge of the governor and the party.
The resolution commended the national assembly members who participated in the conference and drew attention to the need for peace and resolution of all the issues between the various political parties. This is not surprising for the members of the assembly who are aware of their responsibilities and have agreed to uphold integrity as the policy of the party.
English: Therefore, there is a need for the head of the state's investigative committee to draw the attention of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello to the appropriate position so that he does not attempt to interfere in the politics of the state.
Nigeria is making efforts to improve its internet economy - Freedom Radio Nigeria
English: The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, said that the country is making efforts to improve its position in the field of internet-based economy.
English: It also said that the government is making efforts to collaborate with various experts from universities and other stakeholders in order to ensure the country's continuous progress in all aspects of the digital economy.
English: Dr. Isa Ali Fantami explained this during a local and international workshop on exploring communication technology, which was conducted via the internet platform.
English: Similarly, the minister also added that one of the first steps the government has taken to ensure the country benefits from the communication technology is changing the name of the ministry from the Ministry of Communication to the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy.
How the deteriorating food situation affects people's health in Nigeria.
Some chemistry experts have advised people to avoid eating food prepared with preservatives, stating that consuming such food can cause damage to one's health.
The experts gave this warning after conducting a study on the quality of food being consumed in this country.
The research result shows that there are some foods that are mixed with preservatives to prevent them from spoiling.
The research also shows that this method is most commonly used in fishing, particularly in cities and villages where fish are sold to the public.
English: The medicine is being used so that when a person sees it and feels like buying it, they can use it.
Then eating food that contains this preservative can cause forest disease, stomach pain, heart palpitations and others.
People in this country have been urged to be mindful of consuming these types of food to maintain their health.
English: If not forgotten, a renowned food technologist, Grace Olasumbo, called on Nigerians to stop consuming fruits ripened with Calcium Carbide.
English: Olasumbo explained that Sindarin Calcium Carbide is the most commonly used by traders for the purpose of ripening fruits, specifically bananas.
Research shows that patience and cooperation are among the factors that make market participants benefit from this strategy, as within a day it demonstrates the effectiveness of the methodology.
English: Olasumbo explained that one of the things the market people failed to see is the use of this strategy to indicate the quality control of the materials for the health of individuals except for the price.
English: Due to this, people will become infected with diseases such as conjunctivitis, asthma, abdominal pain, typhoid fever, oral infections, skin diseases, and others.
The President of the African Development Bank has been cleared of allegations - Freedom Radio Nigeria
The integrity committee led by former Irish President Mary Robinson has cleared African Development Bank (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adesina of any wrongdoing.
According to Mr. Akinwumi Adesina's committee, he is not guilty of the corruption allegations against him.
The news agency AFP reported that earlier this year, a document with ten allegations accused Mr. Adesina, who is 60 years old, of favoritism, lack of leadership, and self-enrichment.
English: Only the committee of experts led by Robinson, along with Gambia's chief justice Hassan Jallow and the World Bank's deputy governor in charge of corruption prevention Leonard McCarthy, have cleared the former agriculture minister of Nigeria from all allegations against him.
In the past, it was the United States that insisted on investigating Mr. Adesina on allegations, following a complaint and a probe by the African Development Bank (AfDB) management, an issue that led to the formation of an expert committee to conduct the investigation on the matter.
English: COVID-19 Stops Trump Campaign Rally in Florida.
English: Yesterday, Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced that he has canceled the major Republican party convention scheduled to take place in Jacksonville, Florida, in a month's time, due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases.
English: Nevertheless, the major events will be held in North Carolina.
Trump said in Jacksonville that holding a major rally is not appropriate at this time.
English: President Trump has moved a part of the GOP convention to Florida last month after they had a disagreement with Democratic leaders in North Carolina about holding the event in public without requiring participants to wear face masks.
English: Some representatives of the Republican party will gather in Charlotte city, North Carolina, where they will nominate Trump for presidency on the 24th of August.
English: Trump said he would respond to approval in a different plan.
English: Trump, who spent months showing indifference towards the coronavirus situation, recently stated that 99% of the increasing number of infections in America are not a really serious concern.
Buhari will not accept Sallah greetings from them.
English: The chief adviser to the president on media affairs, Malam Garba Shehu, made this known in a statement released by the presidency today, Wednesday.
The announcement also said that the President would not be receiving visitors at the palace for those who used to come and convey their Eid greetings.
Shehu said this step was taken as a result of the consultations and advice received from the highest Islamic advisory body to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.
English: President Muhammadu Buhari has also reiterated the measures and advice given by the assembly to tackle the influx of large numbers of people who will be in one place.
English: At the small Sallah celebration held this year, the leader performed his prayer at home with his family instead of going to the mosque as he usually does every year.
CORONA: 322 more people were infected on Sunday, now 52,227 people have been infected in Nigeria.
English: The NCDC (Nigeria Centre for Disease Control) announced an additional 322 people infected with the Corona virus in Nigeria on Sunday.
The reports released by the NCDC on Sunday show that Lagos State recorded an increase of 130 people, Bauchi-36, FCT-25, Edo-17, Bayelsa-14, Ogun-14, Oyo-14, Anambra-13, Kaduna-12, Ondo-11, Abia-10, Osun-6, Plateau-5, Kwara-5, Kano-4, Ebonyi-3, Sokoto-2, and Borno-1.
English: Now, 52,227 people have been infected with the disease in Nigeria, 38,945 have recovered, and 1002 have died.
And also, up till now, 12,280 people are infected with the disease in Nigeria.
English: Up till now, Lagos State has the highest number of recorded cases with 17,894, followed by FCT with 4,994, Oyo with 3,050, Edo with 2,537, Delta with 1,701, Rivers with 2,048, Kano with 1,708, Ogun with 1,614, Kaduna with 2,011, Katsina with 771, Ondo with 1,512, Borno with 740, Gombe with 709, Bauchi with 643, Ebonyi with 960, Plateau with 2,118, Enugu with 1,043, Abia with 749, Imo with 521, Jigawa with 322, Kwara with 936, Bayelsa with 356, Nasarawa with 396, Osun with 768, Sokoto with 156, Niger with 237, Akwa Ibom with 271, Benue with 430, Adamawa with 206, Anambra with 194, Kebbi with 90, Zamfara with 78, Yobe with 67, Ekiti with 218, Taraba with 78, Kogi with 5, and Cross Rivers with 80.
English: The Feast Achieved Success in Gathering People and Food - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
English: Food is the essence of life for all living things, one cannot survive properly without food.
English: This is the reason why the Chinese government is making more efforts to ensure the country's population is well fed.
In the past 71 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the country has achieved remarkable successes in the field of food security, which has amazed the world considering the large population of the country, with an estimated number of Chinese people exceeding 1.4 billion.
This effort greatly helps to address the issue that has led China to provide significant assistance in eradicating hunger worldwide, as the head of the Chinese Department of Grain and Material Reserves, Zhang Wufeng, has repeatedly stated that, since 1949 up to now, at all times, China has prioritized addressing hunger ahead of all other national development and affairs.
English: But in recent days, some people and some news platforms in the western countries have once again "expressed concerns" over whether China would be able to successfully vaccinate its population against the COVID-19 outbreak around the globe?
We are very grateful to them because they always take care of Sinawa's existence in this world.
Under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, the country has achieved success in providing self-sufficient food through its relentless efforts.
English: The issue of providing food to Sinawa residents is among the major projects of the ruling JKS party every day.
At the end of last month, the Secretary-General of the JKS committee and the President of China, Xi Jinping, issued an important directive to stop wasting food, indicating that everyone should know that every grain of food and hard work is being consumed.
English: Although this year the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the world and also caused damage to China's economy, China is still able to provide sufficient food for its people.
The report released by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics regarding the country's grain output, especially rice production in 2020, shows that the total rice output in the first half of 2020 reached 27.29 million tons, an increase of 1.08 million tons, or 3.9% when compared with the same period of 2019.
English: Shi Ma Ke Bingsheng, the former head of the university's agricultural department in China, said that China has achieved significant success in terms of food security when compared to the early days of implementing household responsibility system and opening doors to private markets.
Huang Jikun, director of the agricultural policy research center in China at Peking University, revealed in an interview with "The China Science Daily" that the current crisis China is facing may last for two or three years, and China may reduce the consumption of corn and rice that it stores in storage silos.
English: Now the average person has access to 474 kilograms instead of the 400 kilograms that every person in the world should have access to every year.
And now, China has introduced some agricultural machinery worth millions of tons for domestic animal husbandry purposes only.
English: Therefore, those who are worried about the issue should calm down, take a bath and go to sleep, or direct their concerns towards activities within their country.
The Sinawa people are capable of providing themselves with the food they produce.
The reason why I sued Ganduje in court - Abba K. Yusuf - Freedom Radio Nigeria.
English: Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Kano governorship candidate of the PDP, has explained his reasons for confronting Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and some traders in front of the state's high court.
Abba Kabir explained this through his lawyer Bashir Tudun Wuzirci, who said that he submitted the complaint, accusing some market traders of sabotaging government facilities that the people of Kano State benefit from.
English: Behind the Kano state government and the market traders, Abba Kabir Yusuf has also made a promise to the state's ministry of works and infrastructure, the attorney general, the Kano Sharia commissioner and the state's environmental protection agency.
English: Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused the Kano State Government of neglecting some displaced people from the old State Lodge, which is now under the supervision of the Chemical and Natural Science University in Wudil and Shahuci Park, saying that this has violated the laws of the country.
I only like spinach, in a variety of dishes with different styles in 2023.
English: Elder brother and close confidant of Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, Mamman Daura, has stated that the prevailing rotational system of governance in Nigeria has become outdated.
English: Mamman Daura said Nigeria has already made progress and is now focused on implementing a well-structured plan, paying attention to the 2023 election, which is of utmost importance.
English: BBC Hausa published an interview with Mamman Daura in which he explained this.
This alternating system for electing a president in Nigeria has not brought about the desired change since its inception in 1999.
Instead of that, Daura said attention should be focused on finding who is responsible, not just following this pattern of fruitless searches.
But also, the Igbo people, that is, the Inyamirai, have responded to Daura with their own words regarding this issue.
English: They said it was only after him and his son that President Buhari would succeed in ruling the country through gradual takeover, and now he is expected to come out and advise not to do this in 2023.
English: Buhari himself is not better than all Nigerians, but he was voted for.
Thus, many security guards of this country who have been living in their quarters for many years have not been evicted, and they are not more competent than others in work.
Mantis Insect.
English: A recent political crisis in Nigeria was averted on Wednesday, as the Igbo National Stakeholders Assembly, Ndigbo, retracted its criticism of Mamman Daura for his controversial statement on Nigeria's leadership rotation which affected the Igbo tribe.
In a recent conversation in Daura, which is the hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari, it was said that there will be a rotational system for the presidential election to take place in 2023.
English: In this manner, since his words have not completely disappeared from social media, Ndigbo quickly released a statement concerning Mamman Daura's dismissal, accompanied by a call for an end to the discrimination.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Ndigbo, a group of the Igbo tribe in the southern region, announced that they will support the eastern Shiyyar Kudu in the 2023 presidential election, meaning the Igbo tribe is involved.
English: The spokesperson for the President of the Igbo Zalla Clan Association, Emeka Attamah, said that Mamman Daura's statement on zoning the presidency of Nigeria in 2023 is offensive to the Igbo ethnic group.
English: Apart from contributing, what prevented Mamman Daura from talking about lobbying since 2019?
They have defeated and removed Jonathan, now Daura is strategizing for the southern region, which will lead Nigeria in the 2023 elections.
English: After he has completed transferring the item from the hand of his subordinate, who is currently the leader of this country, he will then present us with an unexpected event that we did not know about in 2023.
English: It is important for him to maintain his position as a responsible individual by upholding the truth and handling it properly.
It is not about bringing out the competition of leadership in this country in 2023, but the competition is about showing love and respect for life.
The VOA Discussion Forum on Fraud.
The issue of child abuse and the molestation of young girls has become a burning issue in northern Nigeria, where reports have been obtained showing how children's rights are being violated.
English: People from various areas gathered at the venue on the 23rd of July to discuss the increasing issues in the country and how best to tackle them.
The challenges in the neighborhood are connected to issues like child trafficking and the kidnapping of some parents.
English: One of the mothers who attended the gathering, Hajiya Fathi'a Sha'ibu, the wife of the former governor of Filato and Neja states during the reign of the late Sani Abacha, described poverty as one of the factors that make parents expose their children to begging.
English: Hajiya Maryam Mamman Nasir, leader of a group advocating for the fight against this menace, said, "First of all, we should create awareness and educate mothers about the dangers of letting their children roam the streets, because it's only when the child goes out that one will see him and abuse him."
We will also call on the scholars to start preaching with a strong voice to parents and relatives who are molesting their daughters and young ones.
English: Indeed, the member of the House of Representatives representing Maiyama, Koko, and Besse constituency in Kebbi State, Honorable Shehu Mohammad, highlighted the seriousness of the issue and expressed support for ensuring the implementation of a strict law that would punish anyone caught committing rape in the country.
English: From the end of Hajiya Madina Dauda and Nasiru El-hikaya, who led the event, they expressed their gratitude to those who received the invitation to the event with the help of VOA administration, and they celebrated their inauguration.
The Efforts of 'Arewa Media Writers' in Supporting the Northern Region.
English: Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, Bakandamiya, and others have long been actively involved in providing communication channels, fostering connections and cohesion among people from different parts of the world, as well as disseminating messages, news, and diverse political, educational, and business information.
English: The youth in Nigeria have embraced this new space by utilizing social media platforms, for travel and modernization, and providing their support or giving their voices to causes that affect their lives.
We can say that these initiatives have brought significant progress that benefits many Northern youths in the areas of commerce, economy, education, and regional politics.
Many people obtain food through writing and sending messages on the internet; they carry out tasks or even expand the tasks they are performing.
The only sad thing is seeing some young people, instead of making use of this opportunity to contribute to the progress that has been made, follow those who take advantage of vulnerable children in the southern part of the country, who run into the world to cause public outrage, both in and outside the country, or to engage in writing malicious and slanderous falsehoods and criticisms against authorities and elders.
The lack of progress, particularly in the lives of the youth in this country, is evident.
English: The arrival of the Arewa Media Writers group in this country is a great blessing, as it aims to provide Northern youth with proper guidance and pure content on social media, so that they become meaningful and knowledgeable writers that contribute to the development of the Arewa community.
English: It is our responsibility to support this group's collaboration and provide what it needs to achieve its positive objectives, which will bring benefits not only to our Northern region but also to the entire Nigeria.
I am advising our youths, especially those who use social media platforms to come together to protect the dignity of the North and its unity, and also to create a system that will bring improvement to everyone.
English: Just like our northern leaders who have emulated the likes of the Premier of the Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the first Sardauna of Sokoto, and others who have had the ambition to serve the people of the North.
It is reported that the late great warrior and antagonist of injustice and poverty, Malam Aminu Kano, once said, "Nigeria is one country, but everyone knows their own house!"
Therefore, we say, it is undeniable that during our call for national development and improving the transport and governance sectors, in every aspect, we continue to appeal for the cooperation of the people of the North, without showing any religious or tribal bias, in order to bring progress to our region.
English: If we consider how the North was, it is not like that anymore.
Therefore, we should make use of the wisdom and guidance that Allah has given us, in order to provide the North with a sustainable path for progress and economic growth.
It is necessary for the North to create ways to generate income in order to sustain its economy without relying on the federal government to provide funds.
Progressively, if indeed we desire the development of the North, we must give importance to education, agriculture, and the opening of opportunities, as well as health and chemistry and physics.
English: No matter how little, we will contribute, there are different ways to do so.
We see it that way, the North will overcome our challenges and achieve their goals!
The North is our pride.
The government has allocated 126 billion naira for the renovation of hospitals in this country.
The federal government has allocated 126 billion naira from the economic stabilization fund to improve hospitals in the country.
English: The hospitals to be renovated include the FMC hospital, places for performing surgeries, the emergency care department, the section for treating patients with contagious diseases that should not spread to others, and educational hospitals located in the 36 states of the country.
In the past years, some experts in the health sector have called on the government to join hands in allocating more funds to improve the health sector of this country.
The authorities made this call at a conference to provide an affordable health care system to people with ease, which was held in Abuja.
In his response, the senator representing Kwara North under the platform of the APC party, Sadiq Umar, said it is necessary for the Nigerian government to prioritize improving the health sector of the country due to its importance.
He said the lack of doing so is what causes the area to face financial problems, which in turn leads to increased dependence on aid from foreign countries.
Umar said that despite these reliefs being received, there is no significant improvement seen in the government's role in the health sector, which has led them to start reducing the assistance they are providing.
CORONA: Nigeria has vaccinated 53,000 people who were infected in Nigeria.
The NCDC (Nigeria Centre for Disease Control) announced an additional 221 cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria on Wednesday.
The reports released by the NCDC on Wednesday show that Lagos State recorded an increase in cases with 17, Plateau-60, FCT-33, Kaduna-26, Rivers-18, Enugu-9, Kwara-9, Ondo-9, Nasarawa-6, Gombe-5, Anambra-5, Delta-4, Abia-4, Imo-3, Edo-2, Ogun-2, Oyo-2, Osun-2, Bauchi-1, and Kano-1.
English: Now, 53,021 people have contracted the disease in Nigeria, 40,281 people have recovered, and 1,010 people have died.
And also, up until now, 11,730 people are infected with the disease in Nigeria.
English: Until now, Lagos State has the highest number of people infected with 18,035, FCT - 5,079, Oyo - 3,060, Edo - 2,555, Delta - 1,719, Rivers 2,108, Kano - 1,722, Ogun - 1,633, Kaduna - 2,085, Katsina - 771, Ondo - 1,524, Borno - 740, Gombe - 719, Bauchi - 645, Ebonyi - 965, Plateau - 2,245, Enugu - 1,096, Abia - 759, Imo - 526, Jigawa - 322, Kwara - 945, Bayelsa - 378, Nasarawa - 427, Osun - 771, Sokoto - 156, Niger - 239, Akwa Ibom - 271, Benue - 451, Adamawa - 217, Anambra - 207, Kebbi - 92, Zamfara - 78, Yobe - 67, Ekiti - 238, Taraba - 87, Kogi - 5, and Cross Rivers - 82.
The people suffering from hunger in Africa will exceed those killed by Coronavirus - IFAD.
English: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has indicated that there are at least an additional 23 million people who will face hunger in the countries of the Sahel region of Africa, within the year 2020.
English: IFAD President Gilbert Houngbo made the statement at the World Economic Forum's Agricultural Transformation Meeting.
English: The conference on the challenges of Food Transportation in Africa was held during the Coronavirus pandemic.
English: Houngbo said that research, environment and considerations on how food problems are being encountered, showed that in 2020, more people in Africa will die from hunger than from the Coronavirus, not even close.
English: IFAD is a well-known organization dedicated to supporting people living in rural areas to improve agriculture, providing them with nutritious food, and increasing their income through farming.
English: Houngbo said Coronavirus has shown that there is a huge problem with the food system, including distribution and processing.
Many farmers are struggling as they cannot adopt modern technology due to the policy against mechanization.
Furthermore, they cannot go to the farm and those who farm, the benefits of farming are for sale, the markets are closed completely and they are selling the benefits of their farm.
English: The report further states that in 2019, hunger affected 135 million people worldwide, with 73 million of them coming from Africa, across 36 countries.
In Northern Nigeria, hunger affected 5 million people in 2019.
NNPC Earned 378.42 Million Naira From Gas in June.
English: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that the revenue generated from the export of crude oil and gas in June reached $378.42 million, which is an increase from the $133.16 million obtained in May of this year we are in.
The Nigerian oil company added that this is the increased revenue generated since the time when the Corona pandemic broke out worldwide, which led to the implementation of restrictions on movement and a drop in global oil prices.
In a statement by the company's senior liaison officer, Dr. Kennie Obateru, he notes that NNPC has announced that, within a year, NNPC has received a large amount of money from oil and gas sales amounting to $4.60 billion between June 2019 and June 2020.
Similarly, the company stated that it has received a total of 378.42 million dollars from oil and gas exports to various countries in the month of June 2020. It also recorded 133.16 million dollars in the month of May 2020.
As the company previously stated, they have received 230.65 million dollars from crude oil, while 75.97 million dollars and 71.80 million dollars were obtained in revenue.
English: The report of the money that the company paid in June 2020 is the 59th report that the company publishes every month.
The report reveals that, between June 2019 and June 2020, billions of naira worth 4.60 billion dollars were generated from oil and gas.
English: The report also revealed that, to ensure successful distribution and allocation of petroleum products across the country in June 2020, the NNPC company distributed 1.34 billion liters of fuel.
The report says that in May 2020, 950.67 million litres of petrol were sold, due to the ban on inter-state travels imposed in the country, which has resulted in economic difficulties and affected business activities.
English: According to the report, in June 2020, over 1.3 million liters of petrol were sold, while 5.10 million liters of gas were sold, and 1.65 million liters of kerosene were provided, which were distributed throughout the country.
English: From June 2019 to June 2020, over 19.104 billion liters of petrol were sold, which is equivalent to selling about 18.9 billion liters of gas or 99.36%.
The report revealed that, the total revenue from oil sales in June 2020 stood at 134.22 billion Naira, compared to May 2020 which recorded 92.58 billion Naira. The amount of revenues generated between June 2019 and June 2020 reached 2.267 trillion Naira, with a growth rate of 99.121.
English: In the month this competition was held, 33 goals were scored which reached the 11th round, which was less than in May 2020 when 37 goals were scored.
English: The NNPC company financial report for the month of June 2020, indicated that the company collaborated with local communities and water supply experts to address oil spillage in various parts of the country.
English: The EU will mediate between Turkey and Greece on the Aegean Sea issue.
English: The European Union's Foreign Ministry has allowed for mediation, following a heated dispute between Turkey and Greece over the Eastern Mediterranean.
On Thursday, a day was set aside to discuss how to bring an end to the issue with phone charges.
On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan once again changed his stance, saying that no one will put pressure on the issue of technology, because it is their right.
And they are also making preparations to take any necessary action, ranging from political to military.
In her capacity as the German defense minister, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has started examining ways to solve the submarine issue. She said that German Chancellor Angela Merkel had scheduled a meeting with President Erdogan on the upcoming Friday via video conference.
English: President Buhari Congratulates Nigerian for Being Appointed Minister in Canada.
English: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Kaycee Madu, a Nigerian native, on his appointment as Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of the government of the province of Alberta in Canada.
English: According to an announcement with a special hand of advice to the President of Nigeria, Femi Adesina.
Madu has made history as an African who was appointed as a Minister of Land in the history of Canada, and he is the Secretary of Land responsible for managing the land of Alberta.
English: President Buhari described this achievement as a "landmark in history," saying that it has further honored Nigerians as innovative people who showcase their talents through various aspects of life.
English: The leader said that in his capacity as the first black man to hold the positions of Minister of Justice and Attorney General in Canada, Madu has made history. The leader also called on Nigerians, at home and abroad, to continue to be representatives of their country in their respective cities.
INSECURITY: 415 people killed in the month of July in Nigeria.
English: At least 415 people were killed in various attacks in Nigeria in the month of July, according to a report by a group called Nigeria Mourn.
English: In the report on Rampant Violence in July, Nigeria Mourns, which focuses on investigating and documenting cases of widespread violence across Nigeria, it states that this number is only from 21 out of the 36 states in the country, including Abuja.
English: This group focuses on investigating the reports that some credible news agencies have published, as well as gathering information from families, relatives, or wives of those who were killed without their stories being published in newspapers.
English: The recent reports by the group's presentation show that the states of Borno, Kaduna, and Katsina have the highest number of killings in Nigeria, within the month of July.
English: See how the report has summarized the number of people killed in the 21 states that were affected.
English: Kaduna - 139 Barno - 113 Katsina - 80 Kogi - 17 Nasarawa - 13 Taraba - 10 Benue - 9 Ebonyi - 8 Zamfara - 7 Plateau - 5 Edo - 2 Akwa Ibom - 2 Lagos - 2 Oyo -1 Ogun - 1 Bayelsa - 1 Delta -1 Kebbi - 1.
The report said 185 people were killed by bandits and all of them were innocent.
English: During the time Boko Haram killed 123 people.
Traders carrying large stocks of weapons have killed 67 people, while 26 others were injured in a communal clash.
Six people were killed in a robbery attack, and six others were injured by security forces before they were taken to court.
There are also two people who lost their lives in the hands of the notorious secret group.
English: 283 brightly colored birds were killed, and 132 security personnel were also killed.
English: The previous report of this group showed that 731 people were killed in the month of June, while in the month of May, 356 people were killed.
During the ongoing fight against banditry, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has urged the Federal Government to allow Nigerians to possess firearms to counter armed bandits.
Indeed, Senator Kabiru Marafa also made a similar call in 2018, when he was a Senator representing Zamfara.
English: It's not only Buhari who has the responsibility of protecting this country - Nanono - Freedom Radio Nigeria.
English: The Minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Sabo Muhammad Nanono, has balanced the state governments and local authorities on the issue of security in Nigeria.
In a discussion with the minister, the Hausa service of Radio France International focused on how the security issue affects the agricultural sector.
The Minister said, "The truth is that it is not only the federal government that has the responsibility for the security of this matter but also the state governments and local authorities; if you go down to the grassroots up to the district heads and village leaders, they have also abandoned this security approach and it has become what it has become, but everyone blames the federal government."
English: Well, the federal government has the responsibility to protect the lives of the people, but those who are close to these individuals should have started by talking about the fact that we see we have a problem with these issues.
Alhaji Sabo Nanono further said that the federal government is focusing its efforts on promoting agriculture and food production in this country.
English: President Trump has signed a law to reduce drug prices.
English: On Friday the 24th of July, President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed four executive orders aimed at reducing the amount Americans spend on prescription drugs, as he faces criticism for his handling of the reelection campaign and the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
In the past, Trump had said he would almost reverse all the changes made by the regulation he signed on Friday, but this is the first time the regulation has been put into effect.
English: One of the policies will allow more entry of drugs and medications that doctors prescribe to patients from countries like Canada in a regulated manner, while another policy will require companies that manufacture drugs to reduce their prices, according to Trump.
English: Another policy also requires reducing the price of insulin pens while implementing the fourth policy, which would not be implemented if successful negotiations were made with drug companies, would require the Medicare Insurance System to buy drugs at the price that other countries buy, according to Trump.
English: A Nigerian child receives an award at the UNICEF event.
English: 80,000 Nigerian youths have participated in a program organized by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to help develop innovative solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, which will benefit society in tackling the disease. This is called the "UNICEF COVID-19 Innovation Challenge."
Those who received awards from Nigeria range from ages 14 to 35.
English: One of the youths named Chukwuma Nwachukwu, 28 years old, demonstrated how to use solar energy to generate water to help combat the spread of disease.
English: Fanfon, who used solar energy and Chukwuma Nwachukwu's invention, achieved success in the first round of the competition.
Chukwuma Nwachukwu said, his goal is to provide clean drinking water to the people of Abuja who do not have access to clean water.
English: Nwachukwu is among the group of Nigerian youths who participated in the "UNICEF COVID-19 Innovation Challenge" which was launched in May and continued for six months.
English: UNICEF said, the new initiatives have shown how young people can greatly contribute during the onset of a crisis.
Approximately 60 million Nigerians, or nearly one-third of the country's population, do not have access to clean drinking water, according to the Water Supply Agency.
Kano Natives Present Ganduje's Request to Buhari - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
The coalition of disability groups in Kano has submitted a letter to the state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, and President Muhammadu Buhari regarding his efforts to secure a loan from a Chinese bank to construct a railway line.
English: The Kano Forum, consisting of over 15 small associations, has highlighted the large-scale wastefulness of the Ganduje government's plan to implement the first stage of the railway line construction in Kano city, considering it as a useless project in the face of the major challenges facing the state.
The group accused Governor Ganduje of embezzling 684 million euros, which is approximately three billion naira, and said that it would take 50 years for the government to complete the payment if they haven't done so already.
The leader of the group, Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa, said it is almost impossible for Kano state to shoulder the burden of more taxes than what has already been imposed on it in the past.
English: The Only Solution to Injustice in Nigeria is Exposing Corruption - Advocates.
A spokesperson in the community of Kaduna, Alhaji Aliyu Maigidaje, indicated that the only solution to those caught committing rape in this country, especially in Northern Nigeria, is to enforce the death penalty.
Alhaji Aliyu Maigidaje announced this during his conversation with Leadership today in Kaduna, where he added that, as long as the government has confirmed this after investigation, the only solution is to sentence him to death.
He added that, the reduction of the sentence will decrease the number of rape cases that can be easily obtained, but the main ease is for us to improve our relationships.
English: Alhaji Aliyu Maigidaje said, he said in our capacity as Muslims, we should worship Allah and follow the Prophet, and we should improve ourselves, because no one knows when they will die.
He said it is shameful to claim that a mature man or an elder should find a very young girl or a three-year-old girl, a three-year-old or five-year-old girl to abuse.
He went on to say that, apart from Allah, we should not insult leaders or rulers of the country, pointing out that there is no way a country can progress if this kind of disrespect continues.
English: It further adds that, it is the reason why we are in a state of confusion and difficulty in this country, for the nation to progress, the leaders like the Emir, Governors, and President, have lost the way to handle the situation.
English: He added that, they have intensified their efforts and another one has emerged as a result, so it has become necessary for us to improve our security for God to bring us a solution to the problem of kidnapping.
He announced that, even though they are purifying, it is necessary for everything to submit to Allah because He is the one who lifts all difficulties and poverty for the people.
In his words, whatever situation a person finds himself in, God is always aware of it and there is nothing you can do but seek forgiveness and be conscious of death, always thinking that you have no tomorrow, and if you succeed in achieving what you aimed for, then it is a bonus.
He indicated that, the police in the government's service are making efforts to send those accused of rape to the Magistrate Court, in order to make them face their crime which has become a disaster, in our region of Northern Nigeria and also in the country.
He called on the special parents to pay close attention to their children, where he cited examples of negligence by some parents that could lead to more problems.
He said, some parents are not monitoring their children's lives, whether they have gone to school or not, or returned home on time or not, and he added that the crime of some parents is that they should know that it is God who gave them children and tomorrow they will be questioned on the Day of Judgment about the kind of upbringing they gave their children.
The number of people infected with COVID-19 in Nigeria has exceeded 40,000.
The Nigerian NCDC, which is responsible for infectious diseases control, has announced the confirmation of 591 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, July 24.
In the announcement released on her Twitter page on Friday night, the authority said Oyo State recorded 191 new cases, while Lagos, which leads the country in the number of infections, recorded 168 new cases.
Other states include the federal capital territory Abuja with 61 people, followed by Ondo with 29, Osun with 26, Ebonyi with 24, Edo with 23, Ogun with 14, Rivers with 13, Akwa Ibom with 12, Kaduna with 10, Katsina with 6, and Borno with 4.
English: In Delta, Ekiti, and Imo states, there are 3 people in each of them, and 1 in Niger.
English: The total number of confirmed cases has now reached 39,539, and 16,559 people have been discharged, while 845 people have died.
The government has received 651 billion in revenue.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that the federal government has received revenue from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the first six months of this year, amounting to 761.95 billion naira.
In a statement published on the NBS website, the report shows that the number has exceeded the targeted collection for the first six months of the previous year, which stood at six billion naira and ninety million.
The report shows that there is a significant increase of 25% when compared to the previous data.
English: The country's revenue agency said the department of customs is the one that generates the most funds, amounting to twenty-five billion naira and twenty-two million.
English: In the technology sector, the total value of goods reached sixty-seven billion, sixty-three million naira.
Similarly, the business sector has generated thirty-one billion and ten million naira.
English: Also, the sectors of medicine, hospital equipment, consumables, and others that provided VAT revenue of over one billion, two hundred and seventy-five million naira.
Rice Farmers in Biniwe are Confident in Harvesting and Locating in this Rainy Season - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
Rice farmers in Biniwe State are expecting a huge harvest in about two months after planting.
Some of them who were interviewed in Makurdi expressed hope that the harvest will take place anytime between October and November.
A small fisherman in Mbatiab-Gboko town of the state, Titus Atondo, said he harvested paddy rice from a large two-hectare field in July.
Atondo said he got seeds from a market in his area and they are in two varieties of CP and OC rice, while he is using the Dazzle fertilizer to improve the yields for planting and cultivation.
English: According to Titus Atondo, there is a crisis of rice farming in the region, particularly in places like Maina, due to our heavy reliance on the work of middlemen as the direct customers are unable to access the farm routes.
English: Titus Atondo added that we are recruiting people who will work on the farm from the grassroots level to the harvest, where he further said that this is vital and has great benefits.
English: Atondo said that all the money spent on his farm, which now includes crops like corn, vegetables, modern farming equipment, and also the cost of expanding the farm, has reached N2020,000.
English: Titus Atondo continued saying, however, he believes at least 50 bags of millet can be stored at the price of 29,000 Naira per every 100kg bag.
English: He is also a major rice farmer, Bitalis Tarnongu, who planted rice in the months of June to July on 274 hectares of land at a cost of Naira 14,500 per hectare, while the field cost Naira 25,000 per hectare.
It has 44 (Supi) and 61 (OC) varieties obtained from the National Assembly of local crop varieties (tsaba) and some have the original from Olam Nigeria company.
It further states that large-scale efforts at this time involve various forms of art, while some are engaged in woodworking projects, others are taking the first steps in hunting animals, as well as farming in various ways.
The poultry farmer added that, the challenges they face up till now involve financial issues, since the cost of obtaining and feeding the birds is high and the price of transportation has increased.
He said the planting season will start from October to November.
He added that the total cost of consumables at the end of the day would be at its lowest Naira 246,000 per tonne, while the one produced would be three tons, which could be translated into Naira 360,000 at the rate of Naira 120 per kilo.
The farmer does not use chemicals on his rice farm, instead, he provides advice and implements traditional farming practices, where he adds that, for this reason, we use a lot of natural pesticides, herbicides and medicinal plants.
English: The President of the National Farmers Association (AFAN) of Benue State, Comrade Aondongu Saaku, has expressed hope that the weather conditions this year will favor abundant rice cultivation.
English: According to the President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Benue State, Comrade Aondongu Saaku, more farmers have entered into rice farming towards the end of this year due to the Corona virus problem, which has prevented many people from leaving their offices and staying on their farms.
He said, at a minimum 20 out of 100 of the items provided in 2019 would be reduced, which is equivalent to over one hundred million.
In his words, currently, data collectors are gathering information on different types of rice farmers and once the work is completed, the total number of rice farmers in the state will be verified.
English: The head of the Farmers' Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Benue State, Comrade Aondongu Saaku, who said he cultivated three hectares of rice farm, observed that some farmers have started harvesting rice in June, while those who cultivate for a longer period do the same at the right time of harvest, either late November or early December.
The President of AFAN further stated that rice farmers are using improved inputs such as high yielding seedlings, quality fertilizers, and pest control chemicals.
He expressed his concern about the problems facing rice farmers, adding that the farmers are struggling, planting trees and clearing part of the farm to tackle the issue.
Covid 19: Two and a half million face masks distributed for free in Kano.
The Kano State Government in the northern region of Nigeria has distributed facial and hand sanitizers worth Two and a Half Million Naira.
English: Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje presided over the distribution of relief materials at an event held at the state government house.
English: Governor Ganduje said using face masks in public places has become mandatory in the state, following the success the state has achieved in combating the spread of this disease, Covid-19, also known as the Corona Virus.
According to him, they have immediately placed the traditional authorities of the state in this crisis, where rulers, district heads, and community leaders are working hand in hand to ensure the suppression of the outbreak.
Furthermore, the governor said that this has led them to distribute the laptops to workers' associations in the state.
In his own capacity, the esteemed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, is grateful to Allah for the ease in the spread of this Covid 19 pandemic that was experienced in Kano State.
It also encouraged people to continue supporting the government's efforts to end the epidemic and to pray for those who have lost their lives.
Where he advised people to perform their Sallah prayers with caution and follow the safety measures to prevent the spread of Covid 19.
It is necessary to continue following the health guidelines and regulations set especially in places of worship.
According to the Sarkin Kano, "It is not necessary to always force things to happen; sometimes, things must be allowed to unfold at their own pace."
English: Indeed, the response has been ongoing since the first time the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, urged the state government to act based on prevention and continuous monitoring to curb the spread of this Corona virus.
Moreover, it is said that there is a decline in the number of people infected with this disease, and various efforts by governments and self-help groups are being praised for the government's efforts in combating the Covid 19 pandemic.
English: While discussing this gathering, the local government commissioner of the state, Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim Getso, said that he has gone beyond the conflicts and disagreements that took place among government officials, community members, and traders. Up to now, they have shared more than seventy thousand Naira to settle the disputes and clear the air.
Some of the groups that have benefited from this distribution scheme of face masks, hand sanitizers, and an amount of Two Million and half naira include three hawkers' associations, the TOAKAN, the NURTW members union, NARTO, RTEAN, car dealers association, councilors, and employees of local governments, and others.
The event that took place in the open spaces of the event field at the Kano State Government House has attracted the attention of prominent water and health stakeholders, traditional rulers, workers' associations, and various members of the community.
The Republic of Niger is conducting a security conference on election protection.
The issue of gender equality and women's rights in the country's laws was discussed to provide women with better opportunities to participate actively in decision-making processes and governance. This is one of the important topics discussed at the CNDP meeting, as reported by Dr Dita Idrissa, the spokesperson for the MRN's coordination center in Niger.
English: They, the so-called opinionated groups, and our opposition have also benefited from this policy of including women in the political arena, starting with not giving them election tickets within political parties, just as the Deputy Leader of these groups, Malam Hambali Dodo, has explained.
Re-examine the system being used in conducting elections under Niger's supervision, as it is among the issues and challenges that participants at this conference have come with, in their view it is a way to provide an opportunity to stop rigging.
However, this need has not been met, as according to the election commission, every election controversy at this time and the ongoing disputes are something that disrupts the elections.
English: The opposition members who continue to thwart all other electoral security measures have not allowed this meeting to take place, a stance that is related to the lack of fairness they claim has characterized the electoral commission CENI.
On the 13th of December 2020, elections were held for local governments, while the first phase of the presidential and councilors' elections took place after 2 months, which is the 27th of the month.
Providing support to orphans will improve their lives - Gidauniya - Freedom Radio Nigeria.
The refugee assistance organization in Wudilawa neighborhood is calling on the public for their support in helping the refugees and displaced persons in Kano.
English: The Head of the House, Abubakar Hassan, made this known in a statement by the liaison officer of the house, Abdullahi Ahmad, who handed it over to reporters in Kano.
The community also said there is a need for the people who God has given the ability to slaughter and distribute meat to the orphans in their neighborhood and to the poor during the Eid al-Adha celebration.
The announcement also requests donation of clothes, sallah meat or money to be distributed to the needy and others who may require it, especially.
Similarly, you can call the customer service on these phone numbers to provide feedback for improvements, 08106211786 and 09036287631.
The leader of the community stated that supporting the less privileged improves their lives.
Nigerian students in Cyprus have debunked Abike Dabire's statement that students are being killed indiscriminately in the country.
Nigerian students studying in Cyprus, that is, TRCN have denied the head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), who advised their parents to stop sending their children to Northern Cyprus, saying they are being deceived.
English: On Monday, Abike Dabiri-Erewa issued this warning that Nigerian youths are being killed in Northern Cyprus, without the country's government conducting a thorough investigation.
The authority made this announcement after receiving the news of the murder of a student named Ibrahim Khaleel.
The student, who is a Nigerian, was killed and until today no further information has been heard.
The punishment given to Ibrahim Khaleel will serve as a lesson to parents to stop sending their children into the world, killing them in vain, especially in the Northern Cyprus.
The problem is that people do not know that not every part of the world recognizes Northern Cyprus as a country.
The United Nations did not approve of the country.
English: However, many Nigerians residing in the country are studying, but only killing innocent Nigerians is being done in the country.
English: The report states that Nigeria will reveal the names of the Nigerian victims who were killed in the country.
Only during the times when they give women a response, Nigerian students studying in the country said, living in peace in Northern Cyprus is better than Nigeria, not close.
English: The President of the Nigerian Foreign Students Association (NANS), Evidence Akhayere, said that despite Nigerian students abroad facing challenges, those studying in Northern Cyprus do not experience problems, conflicts, or any crisis.
Thus, Evidence has testified to PREMIUM TIMES in the conversation they had.
He said it's not true that she said many Nigerian students died in Cyprus.
He said the story of the student's death is 100 percent false.
The few that died, all died from accident-related injuries, not from minor wounds.
Africa: A decline in coronavirus cases is being experienced.
So, only the head officer of the agency for controlling infectious diseases in Africa, John Nkengasong, said that this does not mean to return to the home of yesterday because this epidemic has not reached one hundred percent yet.
The correspondents reported that the official said the provision of infrastructure and maintenance for the community is necessary and it is important to continue to improve.
English: So far, 23 out of 54 countries in Africa have reported recovery for people infected with the virus.
Over one million people are affected by the disease in Africa, with the majority residing in South Africa.
The airplane will continue its flight between Kaduna and Abuja.
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that train operations between Abuja and Kaduna will resume on the 29th of this month of July.
English: Amaechi announced this while inspecting some new train coaches that will be plying between Kaduna and Abuja today, Saturday.
The work was successfully carried out in the month of March to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in further stages.
English: According to the Minister, various groups of people from different backgrounds requested the resumption of work before this month's Eid holiday.
The minister reiterated that, the government has already taken measures to curb the spread of the virus at this time in the border areas of the country.
English: Fidet Okhiria, the head of the national railway company, said that the train services will resume gradually on Wednesday this week.
Promoting dialogue as a way to peace in the conflict of Mali.
Five leaders from the West African countries have begun a meeting this Monday to discuss the political crisis in Mali.
English: The third meeting since the outbreak of violence will focus on fostering reconciliation between President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and opposition leader Imam Mahmoud Dicko.
The level of interaction between the leaders of countries such as Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal has increased, with all of them participating under the supervision of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.
According to the ECOWAS organization, there is no indication of achieving a position despite showing a lack of confidence and promoting the demands of those affected by IBK's actions, which led to his ousting from power.
English: Now, eyes have been opened to see how it will turn out.
English: With religious leaders preaching the truth to their followers, there will be no cause for concern.
The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, has urged religious leaders to always tell their followers the truth in everything and avoid misleading their followers during worship and promoting righteousness.
English: Zailani explained this during his speech at a meeting in the Kaduna state government house, at the time when the state government was receiving the delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria, who visited Kaduna yesterday.
English: Zailani further said, "Truth is something that should not be hidden; when you go to some places of worship, you will hear the leaders condemning it and revealing the love of their fellow friends who are not of their same religion."
English: This is what causes strife among the people.
In the end, it is necessary to return and unite, so that the religious leaders can teach the followers the message of Allah, the Mighty King, as it has come in our religious book, otherwise peace cannot be achieved.
English: Similarly, the senator representing Kaduna Central, Uba Sani, who attended this event, urged those who are not residents of Kaduna city to be careful about the statements they make before voicing them out.
English: This conflict has been going on for over 40 years.
English: For the first time, a governor has been found to have rigged the elections, and they have brought an end to this problem.
However, due to the way some people twist the actual story of what is happening, many people only hear one side and not the other perspectives.
The selection of N-Power youth is a well-organized program.
English: The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Sadiyya Farouk, testified that there are many beneficiaries of N-Power, receiving a monthly allowance, working in various places, as research has shown.
In the statement released by the ministry on Thursday, it confirmed that there are people who have not been paid, but this issue did not arise from her office. Therefore, the office has submitted the names of more than 500,000 individuals for verification so that they can be paid their outstanding dues.
She said there are specific names they use for collecting bribes from the organization, they receive payments after working in some places.
English: This program is for those who are unemployed but have some skills in using computers as they work in some places and are benefiting from the N-Power allowances.
English: Currently, they are conducting research and analysis to identify and separate the useful ones from the numerous payments.
She urged those who benefit from the program but have not paid their outstanding dues to be more patient, saying they won't feel any inconvenience soon.
N-Power youth staged a protest against their disengagement with Minister Sadiya in Abuja.
The large number of youths who attended the protest rally against their removal from the N-Power empowerment program in this country, which took place in Abuja on Friday, clearly showed that the government's decision to remove the youths was indeed a wrong move.
The youths have taken to the streets up to the National Assembly to express their disappointment with the decision to halt the project within a short period of time.
English: One of the participants who attended this meeting and is a representative from Kano state, in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES HAUSA's correspondent, testified that they have been calling on the government to investigate this advice that has been given, and then pay those who have not been paid their allowances for three months.
Then they also called on them to give them relief funds, seeing that the youth have greatly benefited from this government support.
English: After meeting with some members of the parliament who listened to their complaints, they then proceeded to the section of the federal government employees, in order to possibly have a discussion with the Minister of Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouk.
Prominent Human Rights Activist, Comrade Mustapha Soron Dinki, who marched from Kano to Abuja together with youths, said this protest was held to remind the minister about those who have not benefitted from the program, and to ensure their rights are respected before they are stopped.
English: Since morning, the youths have been protesting at the National Assembly.
We hope the government will hear the cries of these youths and provide them with solutions that will help them move forward and improve their lives.
The youth holding placards call on the government to enlighten them and show compassion.
The funeral of Tolutope Arotile, Nigeria's first female combat helicopter pilot, has been held.
English: The funeral of Tolulope Arotile, the first female combat helicopter pilot in Nigeria, was held with honors in Abuja.
Arotile died as a result of being hit by a car driven by some senior classmates at the Air Force Secondary School when they saw her and reversed quickly on Monday, 14th of July.
English: Senior officers of the air force, government officials including the governor of Kogi State, and the family of Ms Arotile attended the funeral which took place at the large military cemetery in Gudu, Abuja, Nigeria.
It has been revealed that the forest has provided significant support in the fight against bandits in the Neja state, where it serves as the base for the Gama Aiki task force.
English: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari praised women for their contribution towards the advancement of the country.
English: The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, expressed great sadness at the death of the prominent officer, extending condolences to his relatives and offering his support to all the officers of the Nigerian Air Force.
The voice of the people is the king's, I enjoyed the praises they sang.
The film, filled with songs and dances, made by Beyonce titled "Black is King", which means A Human's Skin is King, promotes appreciation and success in the world, because it showcases the culture of Africa.
In the West African country, where this 85-minute film was made, many people have said that it has surpassed other films.
English: Black is King is a film filled with music and directed, co-produced, and co-written by the famous American singer and songwriter, Beyonce, who is responsible for its supervision, coordination, and completion.
English: This film has made a breakthrough like the soundtrack called "The Lion King: The Gift", which means The Lion King: The Gift Child.
The film was made in America, West and South Africa, and Europe, and it features numerous African artists.
English: This movie, which was released in the month of July, has received significant praise from viewers, but there are also those who disliked it.
Some say Beyonce, who was born in Houston, Texas, in the United States, has influenced African aspects not based on the actual facts, especially the costumes that represent Africa in the film, even though in reality, she doesn't have any direct connection to the African continent.
However, in Southern Africa, congratulations to those who participated in making this film a success.
English: Sibusiso Mathebula, a student studying filmmaking, said he has been elevated among those involved in making the film.
He said the movie annoyed him.
The film touched on various topics that were not taught to them in school about the history of the great elephant.
He said it was when he saw the movie that he began to notice the story and the costumes being worn, as well as the quality of the movie's content, which led to the discovery of many more things than could be imagined.
King Motosoane, a fan of Beyonce's music, said that Africans and people from other countries - including children of American descent - have the opportunity to use what some see as African cultural items.
He said he really loves watching the movie.
English: The king said that giving women more power is a step forward in society.
Therefore, their involvement in highly influential matters is indeed a significant boost.
English: A student who enjoys watching movies, Mathebula said that Beyonce's film made him eager to start making his own film to further promote information about Africa.
English: Fans of Africa supporting Beyonce have agreed on one thing: If the human voice is king, then Beyonce is the queen.
Anita Powell is the Voice of America reporter who put together this report for us.
English: Minister Sadiya Commends Journalists and Disaster Relief Workers.
The Nigerian Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk, has commended the efforts of the media, humanitarian staff, and collaborating authorities for their timely response during the one-year anniversary of the ministry's establishment.
English: Indeed, this employee, President Muhammadu Buhari, established it on August 21, 2019, to carry out disaster management and humanitarian activities, provide financial assistance in times of emergency, and implement programs to support the affected people's needs.
In a statement by Halima Oyelade, a vacation worker in the field of news reporting, the minister paid attention to the fact that this year has been filled with numerous events, full of crises and recreational activities, which we have learned different ways of bringing relief to people and preventing disasters. However, in all our activities, we focused on fulfilling the tasks given to us, which involved providing relief to disaster victims, preventing the occurrence of disasters, and coming up with ways to reduce the effects of disasters when they happen, which has helped us to improve our work for the future.
English: At the time when she was praising the President for his excellent work in setting up the ministry that has been at the forefront in the fight against the coronavirus, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk thanked him for appointing her to the position of director of the ministry.
English: She also considered that within this year, she has learned important lessons and gained new insights about strategies for effective and ineffective ways in this work.
English: While praising the efforts of the media, the minister said that these channels are travel partners who are essential in combining their strength to achieve success.
English: She said, "I want to let you know today that the work you are doing is appropriate."
She also said that it is not out of pity that she helped her achieve her successes, but rather she is committed to working with her colleagues to continue their work in dedication and diligence to fulfill their job's mission, which coincides with their first anniversary, that is, Service2Humanity.
English: The minister specially commended the "humanitarian workers and our partners in this sector from organizations such as OCHA, IOM, UNHCR and the World Food Program, the World Bank, USAID and the European Union (EU), as well as other cooperating authorities who have continued to provide aid despite the security challenges and difficulties they face.
She also mourned those who have died in places with security challenges within this past year.
The Minister explained that completing one year of establishment of the department has greatly increased their efficiency.
She said, "As we celebrate one year, I would like to say it's time for us to redouble our efforts in carrying out our work."
It is necessary for us to seek ways to improve our work in maintaining and protecting the environment, providing support and coming up with ways of community assistance, as this will help us enhance our work in the future.
English: At the right time when farmers are struggling with locust invasion in Nigeria, farmers in the Sokoto region have begun to receive training on controlling locust and quelea bird infestations, which can lead to improvements in the agricultural sector and increased productivity.
The locust invasion in Sokoto state seems to have returned with a vengeance, considering that there were signs of a good harvest in this year 2020.
Necessarily, some farmers in the region have adopted a traditional method of chasing away birds, as a young man named Faruk from Dange Shuni area has shown.
English: Sambo Abubakar, one of the farmers in the region, said that the locusts are now attacking all the crops they started growing in their fields.
English: The President of the Farmers Association of Nigeria, Sokoto State Chapter, Murtala Gagado Minannata, said that currently, two out of three areas in Sokoto State are facing this problem.
English: It also said that now they are waiting to hear the situation of the small districts in the state in order to compile the reports to be sent to the state's Ministry of Agriculture and the federal government in order to take steps that will assist the farmers.
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture's officer in charge of quail and ostrich disease control, Yakubu Makarfi Kagara, said it has been over a month since the completion of the quail extermination medication in the Sokoto region.
It further stated that the locusts are coming from the Republic of Niger and the country of Benin, and the fight against them requires a regional approach before it can be effectively addressed.
In the month of June, the federal government has launched a locust extermination program in 12 northern Nigeria states, which are affected by locust invasions from neighboring countries where the locusts are entering Nigeria.
English: Only by solving this problem can we make progress in the field of agriculture, which governments are claiming to be giving special attention.
English: Listen to the full report by Muhammad Nasir.
English: Receiving 4 billion Naira monthly after implementing IPPIS - Account.
The Federal Government has said it has saved twenty-one billion naira from the payroll and employees of various government agencies and departments since the implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
Similarly, she said the government is generating four billion Naira monthly as a result of implementing the IPPIS system in ministries, departments, and government agencies, saving six billion Naira.
The Director General of the National Broadcasting Corporation Ahmed Idris revealed this during a meeting with members of the Senate Communications Committee who visited his office in Abuja.
Similarly, the army general of the federation has also said his office is working closely with the advisor's office of the president on security matters to prevent the leakage of government confidential information and to protect it from falling into the hands of villains.
English: According to the chairman of the Senate Committee on Communications, Senator Yakubu Oseni, the country is facing numerous challenges with regards to cybersecurity and internet privacy, which could expose critical government information.
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of killing the wife of a king in the North.
The Kogi State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of the wife of the state's Chief Imam.
English: On a fateful day, it was reported that the criminals had killed Yemisi Baderu in front of her husband and children.
The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP William Aya, confirmed the occurrence of the incident, and said that an investigation is being carried out on those suspected to be involved. At least three people have been arrested by the Kogi state police command in connection with the alleged murder of a woman.
The crime committed in the Stereo region, where they killed Yemisi Baderu, in the small district of Ijumu in the state.
English: On an unspecified day, it was said that a woman was killed in her house in the presence of her husband and their daughter.
The Punch newspaper reported that a woman was killed by throwing her off a bridge.
English: The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP William Aya, while confirming the incident, said those accused have been arrested and are being investigated.
English: In another development, a major security adviser in the region, Taufik Isa, who visited the area on Saturday, compared the situation to a lack of faith.
Buhari is presiding over the communications parliament session.
English: President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over the national assembly meeting in Abuja.
English: Reports have said that before the event began, there was a moment of silence held for several minutes to honor the late father of the Kwara State Governor and the first lawyer in Northern Nigeria, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Abdurrazak, who passed away recently in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja.
English: Yesterday, my father, who is the governor of Kwara State, passed away after a brief illness.
English: The King of the Hausa in Africa has called for students to learn and promote the Hausa language - Freedom Radio Nigeria.
English: The King of the Hausa people in Africa and the District Head of Agadaz, Dr. Abdulkadir Labaran Koguna, has urged students to pay attention to their studies and promote the Hausa language.
English: Dr. Abdulkadir Labaran discussed this today on the "Barka da Hantsi" program on Freedom Radio, which drew attention to the World Hausa Day that will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday.
Dr. Labaran also said that the Hausa language plays a significant role in promoting Hausa culture, adding that today's youth are trying to adopt the cultural aspects of other languages that are not appropriate.
According to him, the Hausa language is spoken in fifty-seven countries around the world, which has given them the opportunity to hold leadership positions in some of these countries in the Hausa-speaking region.
English: As for him who was also part of the project, the leader of the Hausa students' association from the country, Malam Nura Sulaiman Janburji, said that the Hausa language has importance in such a way that in foreign countries it gives students the opportunity to establish their state.
Two voices called on the authorities in all aspects to promote the Hausa language in the assemblies of this country and to protect it from extinction in the eyes of the world.
English: Germany intensifies measures against corona
English: Angela Merkel supports the imposition of a €50 fine, equivalent to Naira 22,000, for anyone caught not wearing a face mask and maintaining social distance in public gatherings.
English: Even the mobile phone requires reducing the number of people gathering indoors and outdoors.
The head of government said she supports the health minister's call to stop the free vaccination for those returning from abroad.
In the past, France had successfully tackled the pandemic, but due to the lifting of restrictions at the beginning of this year, there are now many new cases and infections.
English: A New COVID-19 Relief Package will be Presented in America.
English: As the numbers continue to show an increase in COVID-19 infections in America, today, Monday, it is expected that Republican members of the US Congress will present a new plan for relief.
It is believed that the financial assistance will reach one trillion dollars to help combat the economic impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
The program aims to provide financial relief in the coming weeks to millions of Americans who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
English: Yesterday, Sunday, after spending days in negotiations with Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that the relief package includes financial support for those who lost their jobs.
English: But according to them, this time, Americans will see 70 out of 100 of the funds they were given in the past.
On Friday, the first phase of the relief fund will end, which was paid to some people who lost their jobs. Also, 600 will be given to them every month, depending on the states providing it.
English: The Republicans are arguing that this plan means some people who are being paid more than they earned while working would receive more money, if federal government support is combined with the state's payment.
English: However, Democrats in their camp are balancing this admission, stating that considering how the coronavirus pandemic is spreading, some employees do not have the peace of mind to return to their jobs.
English: The reason I switched to APC after leaving PDP.
Former Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has revealed the reasons for his decision to change parties from PDP to APC after the interim leader of the party, Mai Mala Buni, announced his return to the party.
English: In the letter he wrote to the PDP in his Bogoro constituency, Dogara said that the deteriorating leadership in his Bauchi State under the government of Bala Muhammed and his contribution to the success [of the party] are the reasons why he left the party.
Dogara said he could not open his mouth to ask how the state government was being run without accusing him of disloyalty, hence he decided to keep quiet and leave the party.
English: The former Speaker of the House said that if he raises his hands in protest, claiming that everything is deteriorating in Bauchi State under the administration of Bala Muhammed, it would become untrustworthy, since during the time of Governor Isa Yuguda and Mohammed Abubakar, everyone heard his voice and he expressed his opinion whenever he noticed anything wrong.
The Federal Government has launched a farming program to provide food and employment opportunities.
The Federal Government has launched the Agricultural Support Program for Food Production and Employment (AFGP), which is an aspect of the Economic Sustainability Plan.
This farming program was established to alleviate the economic difficulties of farmers caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
English: This statement was released by the Minister of Agriculture, Sabo Nanono, during the launch of the project in Katsina.
Announcement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Agriculture, Ezeaja Ikemefuna, was released on Thursday.
English: This program will address the challenges people face as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak in this country and around the world.
The project will also aim to provide farmers with ways to improve food production, process it, and methods of transporting it in Nigeria.
English: The Minister, as reported, said that this launching ceremony represents over 1,100,000 small and large farmers across the country.
He said that these over one million smallholder farmers are part of the Farmers' Association under 6 companies which include AFEX, BabanGona, Value Seeds, Universal, Thrive Agric, and Oxfam.
Here is not much difference and we will also outline the second aspect of B, which will contribute to the success of this farming program.
English: This reminds us of how President Muhammadu Buhari established a Committee on Economic Recovery and Growth following the negative effects he experienced due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
He said one of the ways to diversify and improve the economy of this country, including the AFJP program, is by promoting agriculture from being a hand-to-mouth manual labor system to being modern and providing adequate food.
He said the initiative encompasses the government's plan to distribute food rations of up to 100,000 metric tons of food to households suffering from a lack of food and hunger during the Coronavirus outbreak.
He said that within one year of implementing this small project, it would provide employment for 5 million to 10 million youths.
And it will provide food for approximately ten million metric tons per hectare, ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 in each region, for at least 2.4 million farmers.
There is a need for people to know the 2019 Sharia Penal Code - KCSF Group.
The Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), the British Council, and the Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (Rolac) organization, has presented a report on the performance and progress of their efforts in promoting human rights in Kano State for the year 2019.
The event that took place at the Aminu Kano Center for Democracy and Research, located at the Mumbayya House, focused on the new policies and how their implementation affects the public. It involved the participation of 150 non-governmental organizations in Kano and representatives from the media.
English: Regarding the response, the main presenter of the article, Dr. Nuhu Musa Idris, from the Department of Sharia Law at Bayero University located in Kano, elaborated on some laws that are more strict.
English: Where a call has been made to examine some of the laws that have failed due to the effect of shari'a on travel and time.
English: In his words, the leader of the Kano State Coalition of Street Performers (KCSF), Ibrahim Wayya, said that the lack of understanding of the laws has greatly hindered the protection of people's rights, which is why there is a need to know how they work.
Some participants in the third gathering, which was organized by three Kano Senators, expressed their views on how they viewed the constitutional layout and their message from various cultural groups.
Our representative, Aminu Halilu Tudunwada, who attended the phone meeting, informed us that they discussed the issues of some closed dams that the community is facing challenges with.
English: Those who are victorious do not know their rights over them, as the law has over 400 rules, which include more details about phone calls.
There is a discussion about the new policy for registering places of worship in Nigeria.
English: The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), known for advocating for human rights and promoting national development, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to instruct Nigeria's Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami and the Director-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission to stop the plan to register religious worship places.
According to the organization SERAP, this action is like trampling on human rights, as it is contained in the constitution of Nigeria.
Before human rights groups could react to this government's move, various religious leaders had already presented their grievances to the Buhari administration, urging the reconsideration and approval of this policy so that it would not conflict with the freedom and system of governance the country has provided for both religion and culture.
English: Pastor Yohanna Buro, a Christian leader in Kaduna State, testified to the representative of Voice of America that this policy has no end or achievement, but rather if the government is seeking to stop worship or create chaos.
English: It is only appropriate to make use of the available ways to monitor and track all those who break the law without creating a new law.
In his own regard, Dr. Bashir Yankuzo, a chemistry lecturer at Minna University, said that although the government has been keeping an eye on companies and organizations for national security, this does not mean that it will compromise the safety of anyone or any group.
English: Now, what remains to be seen is whether the government will listen to this cry of the people.
English: How the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) attempted to hack the PREMIUM TIMES website on the internet.
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has taken responsibility for a cyber attack on the websites of online newspapers, specifically to target and hack the PREMIUM TIMES site, a popular online newspaper in Nigeria.
English: This powerful firewall protects against online threats, such as hacking attempts on people's websites, by allowing them to access their websites, but not being successful.
He started trying to break into the computer system, or "hacking," since the 28th of February, where he successfully infiltrated the accounts of his work in the university network, and he has been causing disturbances by misusing the university's "data."
English: On one side, if he tries to bypass the firewall of PREMIUM TIMES' internet with a computer, he will also have to face another challenge with his GSM phone.
Five days ago, he tried to bypass the entrance to the Premium Times webpage, but he was unsuccessful, even though he used different advanced technological means.
He did not succeed in stealing, because the university did not know that the PREMIUM TIMES newspaper had a sophisticated tracking system, which created a spider web-like barrier and a locked door that the thief could not break.
English: Furthermore, PREMIUM also has a guarantee of the website's security personnel, the Great Circle of the Internet, which includes the King of the PREMIUM TIMES and the Great Wall, the PREMIUM TIMES Defense Circle.
English: These security personnel, who possess modern technical expertise, specialize in tackling any major criminal activity or any gang that attempts to engage in violence, as well as obtaining intelligence information in an effort to prevent crime, according to PREMIUM TIMES exclusive report.
English: The type of attacks that the internet hacker brought to the PREMIUM TIMES website and its parts.
English: At 8 o'clock in the morning, the commotion and crowd began at the entrance of the main hall of PREMIUM TIMES, in order to see how the game of chance would unfold inside, creating a huge fuss in the process.
English: Having not succeeded in the night, and even earlier, at 6:15 he tried again, this time using the "WPScan" technique, which is used to discover the strength or weakness of security measures on major Internet websites like PREMIUM TIMES.
English: After 90 minutes, he began the attempt to break the code with the powerful communication technology software, called "custom script".
In the morning, he made every effort to block all computer network connections in order to completely block the PREMIUM TIMES page.
English: How the Farmer Treated the Monkey's Toothache:
English: This slipper snatcher didn't know that PREMIUM TIMES did a thorough investigation on the small and big rats that enter the traps of modern communication websites where they either close the page or disrupt the communication page.
English: This lack of knowledge has caused him to use all the equipment improperly, including the expensive cameras that he couldn't even give PREMIUM TIMES any excuse or reason for.
English: On this day, he faced great trouble as he was attacked by a DDOS through the NTP Reflection Path, which is an old method that has been used since the Kano village days.
English: On the 3rd of March, he faced all the challenges and obstacles that came his way with courage and determination, but he didn't succeed.
English: This attempt to tarnish the reputation of PREMIUM TIMES came a few days after PREMIUM TIMES published a story about the sabotaging of the collaboration between the National Security Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on security matters, Babagana Monguno, and the former Chief of Staff to the President, the late Abba Kyari.
English: Some individuals within the Nigerian Space University in Akure, have informed PREMIUM TIMES that the university has taken the initiative to blacklist certain major websites on the Internet, in order to prevent their usage on the device provided by PREMIUM TIMES, to vandalize or disrupt it.
English: However, it is only with PREMIUM TIMES that FUTA University has communicated, expressing their agreement with this initiative to try and dissolve the Great Firewall of PREMIUM TIMES on the Internet.
FUTA (Federal University of Technology Akure) says that only if someone is very determined and focuses solely on their studies at the university, then they can achieve success without FUTA's help.
CORONA: 604 new cases have been found, now 38,948 people have been infected in Nigeria.
English: The NCDC has announced that an additional 604 people have tested positive for Coronavirus in Nigeria on Thursday.
The statistics released by the NCDC on Thursday show that Lagos State recorded an increase of 203 cases, Oyo-87, FCT-79, Edo-41, Osun-35, Ogun-24, Rivers-22, Kaduna-22, Akwa Ibom-20, Plateau-18, Delta-9, Ebonyi-9, Imo-8, Enugu-5, Kano-5, Cross River-5, Katsina-4, Nasarawa-3, Borno-2, Ekiti-2, and Bauchi-1.
English: Now, 38,948 people have contracted the disease in Nigeria, 16,061 have recovered, and 833 have died.
In addition, up until now, 22,054 people have been infected with the virus in Nigeria.
English: Up until now, Lagos State has the highest number of people affected with 14,009, FCT - 3,376, Oyo - 2,306, Edo - 2,105, Delta - 1,453, Rivers -1,587, Kano -1,452, Ogun - 1,227, Kaduna - 1,289, Katsina -717, Ondo - 1001, Borno -605, Gombe - 558, Bauchi - 535, Ebonyi - 724, Plateau - 780, Enugu - 726, Abia - 527, Imo - 462, Jigawa - 322, Kwara - 707, Bayelsa - 326, Nasarawa - 292, Osun - 394, Sokoto - 153, Niger - 166, Akwa Ibom - 196, Benue - 294, Adamawa - 115, Anambra - 132, Kebbi - 90, Zamfara - 77, Yobe - 64, Ekiti - 88, Taraba - 54, Kogi - 5, and Cross Rivers - 31.
English: Methods of preventing the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
The disease is prevalent among animals due to their close contact with humans and other animals, as they are the carriers of the disease.
English: The result of the research conducted on the disease shows that it can be controlled through proper management of domestic and wild animals.
English: Gently wash your hands with water and soap.
You can use hand sanitizer to clean your hands if there is no water and soap available.
English: Always cover your mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing.
Washing and properly cooking meat shows cleanliness before eating, and also eggs.
In English: To avoid or stay close to someone who shows signs of illness, especially fever or cough.
English: Use a face mask especially when going out or in the midst of people.
Quickly go to the hospital and seek medical treatment if you are not feeling well.
The Yarbawa leaders have decided to boycott the 2023 election.
The leaders of the Yoruba groups in Nigeria have expressed their determination to boycott the 2023 national elections, provided their demand for a restructuring of the country's political system, known as "Restructuring" in English, is not met.
The Yarbawan groups held a meeting as mentioned in the official statement after the conference, where they said changing the governance system in Nigeria alone will rescue the country from the terrible situation it has fallen into, especially in terms of security and economic development.
English: The leaders who attended the meeting included the leader of Afenifere group, Reuben Fashoranti, Professor Banji Akintoye, the head of the Yoruba World Congress, and former governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko.
The small Yoruba group has also expressed concern about the lack of equality in the distribution of positions and the Nigerian government's actions under the leadership of Muhammadu Buhari.
During the time when the Kano state government reduced its budget for the year by about 70 billion naira due to the severe economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the state legislative council has introduced a new policy to monitor and control the movement and activities of the government's funds.
Only the city's leadership groups argue that providing a solution to the issue is easy, but implementing it is the challenge.
Providing a new model of transportation and government funding based on a democratic system is part of the success of the new policy in Kano state, which has been implemented in the past years at the national level and in other states of Nigeria.
English: The leader of the Revenue Board in Kano State, Honourable Kabiru Hassan Dashi, confirmed to Voice of America that the policy will give employees and the state government the ability to manage their finances, as well as how the state will reduce its debts.
English: Currently, local leadership groups in the town have welcomed this policy, as long as it eventually leads to progress and development.
English: The director of the Organization for Community Civic Engagement in Kano State, Comrade Abdulrazak Alkali, said they hope that government officials and the state government will implement the policy as it should be.
Well, however, the Kano State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Alhaji Shehu Na'Allah, said they have prepared well to work with the new exchange rate policy.
English: Recently, the governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has put his hand on this new policy at the end of last month, and now it is expected that the implementation of the policy will begin soon.
INEC has prepared for the Edo election - Professor Yakubu.
The head of the National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stated that his commission has made preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the Edo State governorship election, which will take place on September 19.
English: Yakubu made this informative statement, emphasizing the importance of the issue, on Thursday, during his meeting with the Election Security Monitoring Committee in Benin, the capital city of Edo State.
The Professor said INEC has so far successfully conducted 10 out of the 14 targeted elections in relation to the voting.
English: Yakubu added that the purpose of this visit is to see the kind of preparations that have started before the election day approaches.
English: Indeed, we are getting all the information about the events taking place.
English: But despite all of this, we have decided to come with our hearts because seeing with our eyes is not enough.
This government has released the timetable for how the Edo and Ondo election procedures will take place, starting from the 6th of February, 2020.
English: Indeed, we have provided almost seven months to prepare the two tournaments very well.
English: Today, I am pleased to announce that we have successfully conducted 10 out of the 14 elections organized by INEC.
And there is no one who has found any obstacle that would lead to it being postponed again from the day it was scheduled to be held.
English: The final thing is to update the register for the remaining voters, with a total of 14 associations that will compete in the election, said Yakubu.
He said the four tasks that INEC had reduced involved announcing the election date to be held on Tuesday, presenting the names of candidates from each political party participating in the election, all on the same day.
English: Also, stop campaigning 24 hours before the election.
English: So, the campaign will end on Thursday night at 12, before the Saturday election.
Therefore, we just have to say we are happy we succeeded, and just wait for the election day to come.
English: I heard Yakubu.
English: Only that he insisted that the Edo State governorship election is the first election that INEC will conduct during the corona era.
English: He said the electoral commission has come up with guidelines on how to conduct the elections in this current situation.
We tested the system and processes in a small, densely populated polling unit in Nasarawa State.
And we have also prepared to improve the system in this major election in Edo.
From the beginning, the Electoral Commissioner of Edo State, Johnson Alalibo, said that there are 2,210,534 registered voters in Edo State.
He said there are 1,159,325 men, and also 1,051,209 women.
English: The competition has intensified between America and China.
China has retaliated against the United States by closing the American Consulate in the city of Chengdu announced this Friday.
The Chinese Consulate General said that it had decided to close its consulate office in Houston, Texas, United States at the beginning of this month.
Indeed, the Beijing palace has called for restraint, while the Washington palace has not outrightly condemned her actions.
English: Thirty-five years ago, America opened an office in the city of Chengdu with approximately two hundred staff members.
The collaboration between the two countries has intensified amidst the challenging situation since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, as they strive to resolve disputes and strengthen trade relations.
English: The Atyap, Hausa-Fulani have achieved peaceful coexistence between them.
The people of the Atyap, Fulani, and Hausa tribes, who live in the Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State, have successfully completed a peace conference aimed at fostering enduring peace in their region.
The participants of the conference, who have shown their commitment and desire to ensure peace and mutual forgiveness, have put an end to violence and abandoned the hatred and wealth they had accumulated in their region.
They have also provided support to their security forces and confidential information, in order to apprehend all those hiding in their territories.
The event also praised the government's efforts in deploying security forces in the region, and it commended various youth groups for their collective efforts to unite and protect against anything that could cause unrest in the area, as well as their efforts to achieve success in establishing this peace initiative among themselves.
The meeting, which was held under the leadership of the Agwatyap District Head, Dominic Gambo Yahaya, brought together three community groups to discuss ways to promote peace and harmony.
The event took place at Mariyamu and Yakubu Event Centre located in Unguwar Wakili.
English: Similarly, the meeting was chaired by ABM Stephen Shekari (rty) and Dr. Salim Umar, who represented the Atyap community, to mediate between the people and stop the shedding of blood and destruction of property that has been happening among them.
English: All the leaders of the three ethnic groups, Atyap, Fulani, and Hausa, put their hands on the resolution paper during the meeting with the highly respected Agwatyap.
In the report of the meeting which had 14 levels, the Atyap community residents called for you to take action in their hands, instead of this, they should be taking their complaints to the security authorities.
The meeting also reaffirmed that the system of governance in this country gives every Nigerian the opportunity and access to belong and participate in every sector that has a need, including the Atyap chiefdom, without fear or showing any form of discrimination to anyone from any background.
The conference also called on governments to facilitate the safe return of all refugees to their home countries and their integration into their communities.
The meeting also provided guidance on establishing a committee for peace and reconciliation, comprising of Hausa, Fulani, and Atyap members, as well as some women, to plan major events and discussions on issues related to security and peace from time to time, in order to promote peace and stability within their jurisdiction.
The peace and health conference is coming at a time after the Kaduna State government has made progress on the policy of overcoming the crisis in the smaller districts of Zangon Kataf and Kaura in the State, in order to quell the increasing violence between the residents of the region.
English: How Ganduje replaced the chiefs and Emir Ado and Sanusi kicked them out, he will also replace those appointing new leaders in Kano.
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje wants the Kano State House of Assembly to amend the 2019 state law, which will ensure the appointments of two prominent Kano emirate personalities including late Emir Ado Bayero and Emir Sanusi whom they succeeded, so that the state law will guarantee their appointments as prominent ruling chiefs allocating emirates in Kano.
English: The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Gafasa, read Ganduje's request in front of the chamber, and it is expected that they will discuss the matter before the end of July.
English: The returned rulers of the Kano Emirate are Aminu Babba Ɗan'agundi and also, the one who became the Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta and also the Ciroman Kano, Sanusi Ado-Bayero.
The two, King Ado and King Muhammadu Sanusi, were dethroned on allegations of financial embezzlement.
English: The elder blacksmith successfully defended himself in court.
English: For 17 years, the High Court has been practicing Sharia law, until it was eventually abolished.
It is also Ganduje's desire to elevate himself to the throne, and by increasing his authority, he wants to be among those who choose the king in the Kano Emirate.
Ado Bayero removed Ɗan'agundi in 2003 after he was found guilty of embezzlement and engaging in dirty games in political matters.
A committee has been established to investigate the matter, but he was advised to appear before the committee in order to clear his name.
From there, he appealed the case from the Kano High Court to the Supreme Court.
Before the High Court, the Federal Court of Appeal in Nigeria passed a judgment transferring Aminu Babba to his position.
However, the Kano Emirate under the reign of Muhamamdu Sanunmsi II, saw further progress, where the High Court reaffirmed his deposition as the ruler of Gabasawa and Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta, on the 5th of June.
English: After the removal of Sanusi Bayero, the Ciroma of Kano, for refusing to accept the appointment of Muhammdu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano in June 2014.
English: Previously, he was appointed as the Director of the National Agency for Waterways and Ports during Jonathan's administration.
English: He was appointed as the Wamban Kano, under the current Emir of Kano.
The Jigawa State Government is registering employees for the health insurance program.
English: The Jigawa State Government has begun registering its employees for the Health Insurance Scheme after placing its hand on the program's rule established by the state governor, Alhaji Muhd Badaru Abubakar, from scratch.
English: The Director of the Jigawa State Primary Health Care Agency, Dr. Nura Ibrahim Salisu, made this known to journalists shortly after commencing the registration exercise at the Jigawa State Government House.
English: Listen to our correspondent from Dutse, Jigawa State, Muhd Aminu Umar Shuwajo in the upcoming news segment.
English: NAPTIP arrested human traffickers and rescued 71 people in Kano state.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano State Branch has arrested three human traffickers and rescued 71 people from their captivity in the state.
The Commissioner of the Kano State Ministry of Information, Shehu Umar, announced this on Friday while meeting with the News Agency of Nigeria.
He said the agency has issued travel alerts to passengers after obtaining confidential information about human trafficking activities in the state.
English: Because of this, the authority has deported these people from the 15th to the 19th of July, during which they were successfully apprehended.
English: Among the arrested individuals, there are two people from Cameroon and one from Nigeria, and their ages range between 21 to 36 years old.
These people were arrested while on their way to the countries of Algeria, Morocco, and Libya.
English: After that, 18 out of 71 people will make the journey from Cameroon, among which there are 14 men and 4 women.
English: The remaining 19 people who escaped from Nigeria are 11 men and 8 women, all of whom are from Kano state.
Umar said 18 people will be added to the Cameroon government to continue the investigation.
English: It also said the agency has rescued 34 people and the NIS (Nigeria Immigration Service) has saved them in Katsina state.
These people were caught without complete travel documents, and with all indications on their way attempting to leave the country.
Effort and Determination in Seeking Success, Something Deep in the Heart - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
In Longyuan village of Hongsipu district in Wuzhong city, located in the northern-central region of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, which is in the northern part of China.
There is an exceptional woman named Li Yaomei, also known as Sadiya (which is her Muslim name), who is famous for her incredible resilience in life and her success in escaping the grip of poverty.
English: His story tells us that effort, determination, and seeking success are things that lie within the heart.
English: Firstly, Li Yaomei or Sadiya, she never stayed in a place with the intention of getting an education, a situation which made her unable to read or write.
Only God can give her the gift of great insight and wisdom in abundance, making her an example in the field of striving and patience.
About 20 years ago, Madam Li Yaomei suffered from severe abdominal pain, which led to her undergoing surgery for it three times.
After developing her wings, she encountered a dangerous threat, and now she's traveling with the added strength put into her wings.
These challenges and their effects have plunged her into a precarious situation, affecting her health and even the issue of medication, which is why she has incurred a debt of about 3 million Yuan, equivalent to 16 million Naira.
English: It's surprising, this challenge that Malama Sadiya faced has become a way for her to escape and fight for the improvement of her life.
Furthermore, the support that the Chinese government has given, has greatly strengthened her.
Your craft is making different types of jewelry using beads.
Because of the man's expertise, the cosmetic industry has greatly expanded, where various workers contribute significantly.
English: Beyond that, she has assembled many engineers who are helping her in simplifying the work.
For example, it used to take her 15 minutes to make one big cake, but now in this time, she can make up to 5 cakes.
English: Apart from that, she has provided additional engines that efficiently process the materials she transports.
Then there is also more hygienic machine for processing women's animal feed, and now even selling these machines is available for those in need.
English: Seeing the challenges Malama Sadiya has faced, and her continued efforts to improve her life and her family's, it can be understood that she is indeed determined to succeed and find a way.
The struggle against poverty and improving life is not a responsibility solely resting on the government.
English: If the government continues to provide assistance, but people lack the resources or desire to improve their lives by seeking opportunities based on their current situation, then progress will only be made step by step without achieving any significant success.
English: The report indicates that carrying out a trade or work to earn entry fees does not require any special permissions or traveling to other cities or foreign countries.
In order to adapt to her situation, she made use of the resources available in her environment to improve her life.
Against all odds, malama Sadiya carried out these tasks independently and skillfully without relying on her husband, who had fled and left her.
English: That is, determination and perseverance in seeking success, is something that lies within the heart.
Then, it showed the kind of strength that women possess in changing their lives and standing on their own without seeking help from anyone.
This is a lesson that shows that whatever a person does, he should be mindful of his actions, because dealing with someone else is never certain.
Indeed, Malama Sadiya is an intelligent person, endowed with wisdom and foresight, who has become an exemplar and a source of knowledge for others.
Up until today, until the month of March ends, Malama Sadiya has completed paying all the debts she owes, and also stopped receiving any assistance from the government based on her own decision.
Faeza Mustafa.
English: There are Concerns that American Politicians Will Hinder Efforts to Combat COVID-19 - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
In recent days, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed concern about the measures some countries are taking to hoard COVID-19 vaccines, which are hoped to be produced soon. He emphasized the importance of transparency and solidarity among different countries when distributing the coronavirus vaccine.
And it is necessary to distribute the vaccine through appropriate means around the world, because doing so will align with the great responsibility of different countries.
English: Indeed, some American politicians are carrying out efforts to show their patriotism, regarding the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, and they are also intensifying cooperation between countries in the fight against the pandemic.
As of now, the total number of people confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 worldwide has exceeded 23 million.
English: Among the number, there are people who lost their lives due to the disease, which has claimed more than 800 lives.
English: Under this kind of challenging circumstance, more attention is being given to the impact of the vaccine, and the good news is that in recent days, significant progress has been made in studying the vaccine in some countries, an achievement that has brought hope and confidence to nearly half of the world's population.
English: However, the real issue is that some American politicians have shown their desire to seize the opportunity.
Even the journal "Science" has revealed that the US government has already pre-ordered COVID-19 vaccine doses worth over $6 billion, from various pharmaceutical companies.
English: Despite understanding the intentions of the American government, being at the forefront of vaccine distribution, other countries still need support in obtaining vaccines, considering that they are more affected by the lack of adequate health care resources.
English: The magazine "The Ecologist" also indicated that if America achieves its goal of reducing emissions, the number of emissions produced by developing countries will decrease.
Chicken seller, the director of the Africa CDC, Mr. John Nkengasong, also expressed concern about this issue.
English: As some commentators have pointed out on daily issues, even with the successful production of the vaccine, it will not be possible to achieve the goal of eradicating the disease unless the distribution of the vaccine is well planned, which is of paramount importance for country to country.
And it is appropriate for countries of the world to strengthen the cooperation among them.
English: The WHO's Director-General Tedros emphasized that if they want to successfully combat the pandemic, it is necessary to stop transmission in all sectors worldwide; otherwise, it may not be possible for some parts of the world or specific countries to achieve their desired immunity from the virus alone.
English: Translator: Jamila from CRI Hausa.
The Buhari government has been accused of shielding Abba Kyari in court.
English: Someone claiming rights for Nigerian youth expressed dissatisfaction with all the steps taken by President Muhammadu Buhari's government and attributed the failure to Abba Kyari's influence.
Kyari, who is the Chief of Staff to the President, was buried in the Gudu cemetery in Abuja on April 18th, after he died from the Coronavirus infection.
In an appeal to Tope Akinyade, he informed the High Court in Kado, Abuja, where he requested that they be prosecuted, because they had violated the federal government's directive on curfews and lockdown at the time.
He said there is a serious injustice to the Nigerian youth who were indiscriminately arrested and prosecuted during the lockdown, but also some influential people have violated the law, and none of them have been prosecuted.
He said if Buhari's government is indeed ensuring justice, then there is no reason for them to constantly arrest poor people if they violate the Corona law.
Also, some powerful people within the government have violated the policy, but they have been pardoned.
English: Among those Tope took to court, there are Secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha, Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Sadiya Umar.
English: There is also the Presidential Spokesperson for Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the social media information officer, Bashir Ahmed, the Security Advisor to President Buhari, Babagana Monguno, the Police Chief Superintendent, Mohammed Adamu, and many other key government officials.
Lawyer Celestine Odo has requested to show that the person in charge of updating has made a mistake since those who are being added did not sign the agreement with their hands as he did.
English: But then, it was Tope who reminded the lawyer that he was the one who had brought the case to court without any interference from the police.
He said it is the judge's duty to send a notice to all those who are accused and would be asked to defend themselves.
For he has only done what the Nigerian law has given him the right to do in taking the matter to court.
The lawyer has postponed the hearing and the judgment, saying it will be moved to court on the 4th of August, in order to continue the hearing.
English: Adesina Reappointed as President of the African Development Bank - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
Akinwunmi Adesina has been re-elected as the President of the African Development Bank (AFDB).
Adesina will oversee the bank for another five years in the position of second term.
This is happening after it has been cleaned from not performing well in its first promise.
Mista Adesina was re-elected today, Thursday, during an online event in which prominent bankers were in attendance.
English: Adesina, former Minister of Agriculture in Nigeria, won an uncontested election after a special committee exonerated him from allegations of favoritism and nepotism involving Nigerians in providing jobs and contracts within an organization aimed at boosting the West African region.
Nigeria will recover 200 million dollars from the Malabu scandal.
The Nigerian government has said it is set to receive 200 million dollars from the proceeds of the sale of an oil block called Malabu, which will come from the Netherlands and Switzerland.
English: The Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, made the announcement, stating that under the anti-corruption and transparency program led by the Muhammadu Buhari administration, Nigeria has successfully recovered approximately 62 billion dollars from the accounts of oil companies.
English: The teacher also said that under this government, Nigeria has recovered $311 million from the US government and New Jersey from the funds looted by Abacha, and also an additional $6.3 million from the Republic of Ireland.
The Minister of Justice said, Nigeria has successfully recovered 685 million Naira within a year with the help of whistleblowers, while the government has also obtained 500 million Naira from water vessels and oil tankers used in stealing the country's crude oil.
The teacher said his company will help in planning how to increase the telephone house's revenue from 22 billion Naira to 66 billion Naira within 6 months.
The Presidential Villa Responds to PDP's Call, Says President Buhari Has Performed Excellently.
The president's office has said that the main opposition party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is accustomed to distorting facts and spreading misinformation.
English: The special senior assistant to the president on media affairs, Garba Shehu, made this announcement through a statement released on Friday night.
English: It seems to be a response to a statement made to the national chairman of the PDP party, where there was a call for President Buhari's impeachment.
English: Shehu said, at the right time when the world is united for the fight against a single enemy, Nigeria's opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), began its election campaign.
English: This situation, challenging the structure of the country's governance, has led to appeals to President Muhammadu Buhari for the issuance of investigation permits for various government offices, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which fights against corruption.
Regarding the statement by the party leader, Prince Uche Secondus, he made it clear that they want the President to stop the investigation but to cover things up.
Do not wake a sleeping lion as one of their leaders said.
PDP will not be able to intimidate the government by levying serious allegations against MDAs and their leaders, because failing to do so would become a history of betraying the people's trust.
ECOWAS leaders continue efforts to resolve the Mali crisis.
The leaders of West African countries will hold a virtual summit on Monday, 27th of July, to discuss measures to end the political crisis in Mali that is causing unrest, following a meeting between some of the five countries' leaders and the Malian government and opposition parties on Thursday 23rd of July in Bamako, the capital of the country.
English: The leader of the ECOWAS group of countries, President Mahammadou Issoufou of Niger, has said that the West African region will do everything necessary to achieve peace in the ongoing political crisis in Mali, according to a statement sent to the media by the Nigerian government.
The meeting held on Thursday, which was attended by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, Malian President Ibrahim Boubakar Keita with a broken arm, Senegalese President Macky Sall, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, listened to responses from the special ECOWAS representative, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, as well as Malian opposition leader Imam Mahmoud Dicko, representatives of the opposition parties, and various civil society groups.
English: The President of Mali has addressed the leaders of the countries about the security situation and the politics of the nation, particularly the lack of progress that has led to unrest and tension.
Keita said that ECOWAS leaders have already agreed that there is a need to achieve stability in order to maintain peace and dignity in the country.
He added that the escalation of the political crisis in Mali could further jeopardize the security situation in West Africa, especially the neighboring countries of Mali.
The Nigerian government will spend 6 billion naira on electricity.
English: Nigeria's Minister of Power, Engineer Sale Mamman, said the government has invested 6 billion dollars and 15 million naira, as well as 2.37 trillion naira, to resolve the country's longstanding power supply problem that has persisted for years.
English: In the announcement released after completing a year since his appointment, the Minister said their current plan is to achieve the milestone of providing electricity with a capacity of 25,000 Megawatts by 2025 under an engineering project that Nigeria has implemented with Siemens, worth 2 billion and 300 million dollars.
English: Some of the additional projects that the Nigerian Minister of Power has said will be implemented with 6 billion naira include upgrading 105 small power distribution stations, constructing 70 new substations, and providing large-scale power lines or electricity cables covering over 5,000 kilometers.
English: Currently, Nigeria has a power capacity of 5,000 megawatts, and at times, it could even drop to as low as 4,000.
English: Bandits Kidnap Students in Chukun Local Government Area, Kaduna.
The residents of the villages in the Udawan area of Chukun local government have said that apart from the six students who were writing the WEAC exams that were kidnapped, there are other people who have been missing for months without any news of them.
English: Bandit attacks in some areas of Kaduna state have indeed caused unrest among the public, but the Kaduna state government says it is committed to putting an end to these attacks, according to Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Malam Samuel Aruwan.
The frequent attacks by armed bandits in the border areas have prevented many farmers from going to their farms, which some fear could lead to food shortages in Nigeria.
Katsina Government's Pursuit of Bandits is a War Against the Poor, says Sharia Expert Ummaru Abdullahi - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
It is necessary for us to embrace the truth in order to live in peace in Nigeria.
English: The former Chief Justice and the increased nation's Shariah Judge, Umaru Abdullahi (Walin Hausa), stated that the peace agreement made by the Katsina State Government with the bandits is a major mistake and tramples on the rights of the poor.
English: Because it had no effect or signs of bringing an end to the bandit attacks and killings that have plagued Katsina State.
Sharia scholar Umaru Abdullahi explained this while having a special conversation with journalists at his residence in Katsina, along with Leadership A today.
English: After completing the construction of a female and children's ward, the contractor with a capacity of twenty-five beds, which a market trader will build in the main hospital of Katsina City, who is the leader of the group.
The Acting Chief Judge of the High Court further said that the reconciliation with the bandits should not be carried out in the manner it was.
English: Because he said, it would be said that a young insurgent brought a gun worth two hundred and fifty thousand in cash, and when he went to the forest, he bought an AK 47 rifle.
The Hausa leader continued to say that there is no place in the world where conflict brings success, it is necessary to make peace with them (the opponents) by improving the lives of the common people, which means providing them with places to work, schools, clean drinking water, and good health care.
In the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, there are facilities for livestock in the northern region, and every year the government in every aspect provides financial support only for farmers, but not for traders, so it is necessary to come and make improvements and justice, then there will be a lasting peace and prosperity.
English: However, this struggle will not bring the country any benefit with The Blind Man, because all the people of this country are united, and peace is the only appropriate way.
Do it with a pure intention, and there will be peace.
This thing has affected not only us.
English: Moving forward, our children and their bodies will live on, this is the biggest challenge.
In this world, there has never been a fight with guns that has been completely resolved with guns, rather it is on the negotiation table that it is usually settled.
Security experts say that there should be no negotiation with terrorists, this is a crooked advice, because even America, who says it doesn't negotiate with terrorists, well, those terrorists are not Americans, they are people from another country who bring them harm.
And we are also those terrorists, they are citizens of this country, it is said that there will be no peace with them.
FEPSAN Holds a Meeting with Farmers - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
The Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) has announced that it will collaborate with local farmers' unions in the country to provide them with modern agricultural technology.
English: The Executive Secretary of the FEPSAN organization, Mr. Gideon Negedu, announced this in his interview with the Vanguard newspaper.
English: The Secretary-General of FEPSAN, Mr. Gideon Negedu, gave an explanation on the efforts the organization FEPSAN is making to address the local challenges affecting agriculture in this country.
English: According to the Executive Secretary of FEPSAN, Mr. Gideon Negedu, the modern technology fund, which has now become a benchmark, will greatly help in addressing the problem.
Up until today, the Executive Secretary of FEPSAN, Mr. Gideon Negedu, has explained that this will also give the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development the opportunity to make use of the policy to prosecute all those caught smuggling modern fertilizers.
English: The Executive Secretary of the FEPSAN association, Mr. Gideon Negedu, has also provided two new phone numbers for people to call and report those involved in illegal activities such as this, 08175077773 and 08175777724.
According to the Executive Secretary of FEPSAN, Mr. Gideon Negedu, wherever we want to go now, it is to communicate our plans or hold discussions with farmers' associations to enable them to be directly involved in addressing the needs of the people who have a hand in this and gradually achieve the desired results.
He also added that the group has done a lot of work to reduce the shortage of transportation, that is, one way we have done a lot of work.
English: The Executive Secretary of FEPSAN, Mr. Gideon Negedu, worked on the implementation of the transport policy.
He also said, under the leadership of Mr. Thomas, the FEPSAN organization has worked tirelessly to achieve the set goals.
The Secretary General of the FEPSAN association, Mr. Gideon Negedu, said there are many things they can do.
A law has been enacted in the constitution.
English: He said, every member of the FEPSAN group knows the importance of adhering to modern procedures, and not only this, every member of the FEPSAN group is given a thorough training to ensure that he is aware of the quality of his equipment because there are consequences in that policy if he damages the equipment.
The Executive Secretary of the FEPSAN organization, Mr. Gideon Negedu, announced saying, "We have worked on this and we are working on it to ensure that, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, which is overseeing them, they are implementing the policy."
English: The Executive Secretary of the FEPSAN association, Mr. Gideon Negedu, is working together with them to ensure the availability of quality fertilizers.
The Executive Secretary of FEPSAN, Mr. Gideon Negedu, said FEPSAN has a standing committee that monitors the work from time to time to investigate, but the opinion is that in the future we will be able to get these things and now we can get the Ministry of Agriculture or the Ministry of Technical Emergency which has implemented this policy.
The Southern African President has expressed concern over the handling of conspiracies.
The South African President has made a statement of concern due to the unrest within the ruling party ANC in the country.
English: Cyril Ramaphosa, in a letter written yesterday, Sunday 23rd of August, and sent to all members of the ANC party, began by discussing the urgent issue of providing support to the country in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
English: What has brought about this problem is the presence of companies exploiting people and some government officials who take advantage of the lack of medical facilities, social welfare and economic infrastructure to siphon off resources for themselves, as stated in the report.
English: This crisis will not be forgiven for affecting millions of West Africans with the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, as they face daily hunger and a lack of activities.
In Ramaphosa's letter, he also wrote that millions of the country's funds should be used to improve the education sector, provide essential services to the poor, increase electricity supply, support small farmers who are returning and boost the economy as a whole, which looters have stolen and placed in their accounts.
English: President Ramaphosa said people should not think that the ANC party is just a way to gain power, wealth, or have a voice.
How the Lagos State Health Commissioner contracted Corona.
The Health Commissioner of Lagos State, Professor Akin Abayomi, has contracted the coronavirus.
This is part of an announcement made by the Commissioner for Information in Gbenga Omotoso's state, who has given his approval.
In the statement, she revealed that Abayomi contracted the virus as a result of dealing with an individual who was suffering from poor health, and after conducting tests, it was confirmed that the person had COVID-19.
The announcement added that Abayomi has now taken measures to isolate himself following confirmation of his infection with the virus, despite not experiencing any visible symptoms.
Nigeria is facing a severe economic crisis in recent times.
English: Date written: 24/08/2020 - 16:33.
The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that the country's economy has experienced a turnaround unlike any seen in the past 10 years, as a result of a rebound that has received more than 6% growth between April and June of this year.
The reports released by the agency today indicate that between the months of April and June, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected countries worldwide and disrupted daily activities, Nigeria's economy has entered a state it has not experienced between the years 2010 and 2020.
The agency has identified the reasons that led to the problem of forcing people to stay home across the country, including restricting air travel, closing schools and markets.
The organization added that the implementation of such measures in countries around the world has caused the price of petroleum to drop significantly, while also shutting down industries in countries around the world to address the problem.
In the month of May, Nigeria's Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed said that the Revenue Service has made significant progress in addressing these challenges, which have hindered the daily operations, enabling the government to collect the targeted revenue.
Akpabio has broken an egg on the Nigerian Parliamentary floor.
English: The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, has revealed the names of the members given contracts by the NDDC agency for the execution of some major projects.
This is coming at a time when the leaders of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC are being accused of embezzling large sums of money.
English: From among the names of the committee members who received the list, including the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Peter Nwabaoshi, who accepted a total of 53 projects, as informed by Minister Akpabio.
English: Mr. Akpabio also said, Senator Mathew Urhoghide received six motorcycles, while Senator James Manager and he also received six motorcycles, as former Senator, Samuel Anyanwu received 19.
English: Similarly, the former chairman of the House Committee overseeing the NDDC, Nicholas Mutu, has been indicted on 74 charges, which is the largest number as revealed by Akpabio in some documents he submitted to the committee investigating allegations of corruption in the Niger Delta Development Commission.
English: Up to now, some whistleblowers from Ondo and Edo have received rewards from the NDDC authority for exposing corruption.
The records released by Akpabio show that a majority of contracts were awarded in 2018, but the number of funds spent on their execution was not specified.
This is coming after the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, took legal action against Akpabio, accusing him of attempting to blackmail members of the parliament.
MDD advises Buhari to use politics to address the security issue.
The United Nations has called on Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to make use of dialogue and political solutions to address the security issues affecting the country.
English: The big UN representative in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, stated this during a visit to the presidential palace, where he said that the security challenges that have plagued the country with various conflicts are difficult to solve.
The statement says that while the soldiers are there fighting, it is extremely important to give them support by engaging in dialogue and using political means to achieve peace.
The expert highlighted three problems affecting Nigeria, which include the issue of unemployment, the control of national wealth, and the crisis of leadership.
English: The report says that the Assembly spends at least N1.5 billion every year on carrying out security operations in Nigeria, especially in the region affected by the Boko Haram crisis.
The official briefed President Buhari on the ongoing efforts to combat corruption, crime, and the recovery of public funds, as well as the restructuring of government activities, where he called on the president to intervene in the inclusion of local communities in the fight.
Boko Haram militants killed 75 people in Gwoza.
Publication date: 27/08/2020 - 10:55 Modification date: 27/08/2020 - 13:04
A member of the Nigerian Senate representing Southern Borno, Senator Ali Ndume, has stated that Boko Haram insurgents have killed 75 goat traders in one night in Gwoza Local Government Area.
A member of the assembly added that he lamented the killings of innocent people in past months when they were caught in the crossfire during battles between Boko Haram insurgents and security forces in various parts of Borno State. Boko Haram militants have also subjected many young people to terrible suffering in the Gwoza region by forcing them to flee and constantly causing them to move from one place to another.
English: While he was addressing the gathering of people on water and land issues at the meeting organized by the Senate, Senator Ndume stated that until now, his region of Gwoza has been facing security challenges that he cannot visit the area.
English: The lawmaker who criticized the soldiers for their efforts, said that the Boko Haram crisis is still not over, seeing how they continue to kill people in his state.
Senator Ndume also lamented that even till now, the people of Borno State and other parts of the northern region of Nigeria are still grappling with the problem of hunger.
The Kano Workers' Recruitment Committee will address the issue of unemployment - Abubakar General - Freedom Radio Nigeria.
English: The committee on the recruitment of workers in the smaller districts of Kano state, which the federal government will carry out with the provision of seven hundred and seventy-four in the 36 states of the country, has said it will address the issue of delay in the implementation of the employment program that has not been done in a while.
English: Abubakar Muhammad, the Secretary of the Employment Committee of Kano State, revealed this today, shortly after completing the "Barka da Hantsi" program on Freedom Radio, which focused on how the employment scheme for young people will be in Kano State.
English: According to the General, the committee in Kano responsible for twenty people has arranged the distribution of application forms for youth training in order to address the issue of unemployment in this field.
Abubakar Muhammad also said the program will begin on the first day of October and will last for three months, with 20,000 employees being paid at the end of each month.
General Abubakar said that the committee consists of traditional rulers, clerics, and other stakeholders.
Therefore, there is a need for the people of Kano State, especially those who are employed, to give opportunities to the unemployed youths to participate in programs aimed at addressing the problems of unemployed youths in this country.
How I Escaped From the Hands of the Police - The Famous Criminal Shodipe.
The notorious criminal whom the police have been searching for, known for his involvement in killing people, Sunday Shodipe, has revealed how he managed to escape from the Mokola Police Station in Ibadan, Oyo State on a Tuesday.
English: The one who was accused of saying a new leader has been brought into the region, which brought the police office into action, was ordered by a policeman named Funsho to leave and take a bath.
He said the lifeguard warned him not to attempt swimming while bathing, adding that at that moment he did not think of running away either.
Shodipe revealed that he succeeded in escaping when he noticed that the officer's attention was far away, engaged in conversation with someone else and not paying attention to him.
He said this new female DPO they brought has asked Funsho to allow me to take a bath.
He scolded me for not trying to run at the time I was taking a bath.
English: I was absent when I saw him having a conversation with someone.
English: I climbed up the pile of rubbish and then jumped over the fence.
The people living in the area saw me when I was passing by, but they didn't stop me.
English: Sahara Reporters reported that a young man from Akure, Ondo state, who requested his name be withheld, sacrificed himself to help the police when he heard news of the attack being blamed on and the trap laid for him at the bank.
He said he traveled to Ibadan with three of his friends with the intention of arresting the offender within three weeks.
English: After arriving in the state, they booked a room in a hotel where they stayed before looking for a job.
English: It has been reported that three people have captured him and took him to where he bought the goats in the city, but they decided to catch him due to a large crowd in the area.
From behind, the town's youth caught him while he was alone in his thoughts.
English: The one accused of killing about eight people, all of whom were women in Akinyele Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State.
English: Yobe Spends Over N78.8m on Collaboration with Accounting Firm - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
English: The efforts of the Yobe state government under Governor Mai Mala Buni to revive the polythene bag and woven sacks company, owned by the state (Yobe state Polythene Bag and Woven sacks Company), have been commended after being dormant for over 10 years and not functioning.
English: The explanation came from the mouth of the company's General Manager, Engineer Sha'aibu Adamu Gadaka, during his meeting with our representative at his office in Damaturu, the capital city of Yobe State, at the beginning of the month.
He said, the company had been dormant for over 10 years, but after Governor Buni's arrival, he revived the plan to resuscitate it, which now saw him giving an order to remove 78.8 million naira for the renovation of important parts of the company along with an additional 48 million naira for its operations, thus giving the company the opportunity to rise and spread its wings.
Eng. Gadaka further explained that this has given them the opportunity to purchase the necessary equipment to commence work at the company, which includes a new 500 KVA electric power generator, a 500 KVA electric power transformer, a new crane engine, a modern forklift engine, and other tools and equipment needed by the company.
Then he added, "Even today, the main purpose of this visit by Governor Buni is to revive and support this company, to provide jobs for the youth, reduce unemployment, and generate revenue for Yobe State."
English: I hear thunder.
In one hand, he said the company has found a market for the chaff due to how the state government was supporting the Yobe Flour and Feed Mill, located in Potiskum, and other local traders who were in need of the products the company supplies.
He said, the enjoyment and effort that the state government is putting into improving the modern railway company is also a significant step in purchasing the equipment being supplied by the company.
At one side, he said, "There are some challenges we are facing, due to the fact that the company has been closed for over 10 years, while the engines have started working but we need to change some parts in order to be able to operate without any problems."
English: Before we proceed with our tasks, we will try to bring the other necessary items that we require.
Moreover, Gadaka said, "In another aspect, we are appealing to the Yobe State Government to provide us with more working equipment, a large truck for carrying loads, and motorcycles that we can use to easily carry out our tasks, especially in conveying our staff to the office to avoid delay in the mornings when we start work early."
English: He also said that currently, the company has trained 25 youths to acquire skills in operating machines and tools, as well as managing the materials used by the company in its activities, and how to conduct business transactions with the community they interact with.
English: In the end, he said that the company has now started producing different types of lead products, which include those weighing 100kg, 50kg, and 25kg, as well as providing support to the market in terms of variety and quality of the products they offer, the company is planning to satisfy their customers.
Forest Fire Kills Five People in California - Leadership Hausa Newspapers.
During a time when over 12,000 firefighters are struggling to control a forest fire in California, United States, the state governor Gavin Newsom has requested assistance from the governments of Canada and Australia, in addition to the support received from the federal government.
The Governor said Australia is one of the countries with the most efficient forest fire-fighters in the world.
On Friday, Newsom said the fire had caused significant damage in the northern part of the state, where many people fled their homes and some houses and buildings were burnt down.
According to Newsome, "it has been many years since the state has seen this kind of forest fire," implying that the fire is consuming a lot of resources and possessions in their hands.
At least five people were killed and 43 others injured in this forest fire, which has engulfed an area of 2,020 square kilometers, including firefighters battling the blaze.
The Coronavirus continues to spread in Nigeria.
English: The new figures released by the NCDC show that there has been an increase in the number of people who have contracted the COVID-19 virus in the country.
English: According to the agency, 648 people were infected with the disease on Monday, 27th of July, which brought the total number of people infected in the country to 41,180.
The agency also stated that 18,203 people have recovered from the disease while 860 people have died.
English: We have found new cases from 21 states and so far, Lagos state is leading with the highest number of those infected with the coronavirus, now with an additional 180 people.
English: Up to Plateau State, which has a population of 148 people.
English: The other states with more cases recorded, in addition to the infected, include the capital city Abuja with 44 more people, Ondo - 42, Kwara - 38, Rivers - 32, Oyo - 29, Kaduna - 21, Osun - 20, Edo - 17, Ogun - 17, Ekiti - 11, Kano - 9, Benue - 9, Delta - 9, Abia - 9, Niger - 7, Gombe - 3, Borno - 1, Bauchi - 1, Imo - 1.
Mali continues to seek more blessings.
English: The Prime Minister of Mali, Boubou Cisse, has called on Imam Mahmoud Dicko, a prominent Islamic scholar and influential speaker, to accept the government's offer of dialogue and mediation, particularly in addressing the protests against the government's perceived failures.
English: On the past Monday, the ECOWAS group called on President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to form a unity government and make changes to the political and constitutional crises that led to the instability in the country.
Only in their opposition to the Malian government, they have rejected the advice of ECOWAS, which some West African leaders provided at the second meeting held in Bamako, the capital city of the country.
The Nigerian government has changed its position on the students' exams.
English: The Nigerian government has changed its position regarding preventing children from completing their education to gain access to post-primary education, as a result of the new policy it has adopted to open secondary schools starting from the 4th of next month in order to conduct the examinations.
English: The spokesperson for the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Goong, said the government has reiterated its commitment to implementing the resumption of the examination scheme which will begin from August 17th.
The official said that the schools will reopen on the 4th of next month and will give students in Grade 3 of the major secondary schools the opportunity to prepare for two weeks before starting exams.
This new level, which the Education Minister Adamu Adamu has taken, has exposed the cancellation of the illa-masha-Allahu examination due to the increase in cases of coronavirus infection in Nigeria.
English: At the time he was giving information after receiving that position, the minister who said the welfare of Nigerian students is his responsibility, said he would not allow a one-time examination this year to protect the children's health.
This level has reached various aspects within it, including the Nigerian House of Representatives concerning the prevention of students intending to complete their studies by taking exams.
During the occasion, one of the educational commissioners of the 19 northern states also gave him their backing.
2,732 people were vaccinated in Nigeria during the months of April and June -Report
It is estimated that 2,732 people were killed in Nigeria within two months, from April to June.
The report released by a parrot called SBM Intelligence in Lagos gathered data from various newspaper reports published in this country.
English: The report gathered incidents from newspapers that include clashes between communities, attacks from Boko Haram, kidnappings by bandits, farmer-herder conflicts, and violent incidents related to tribal and regional tensions.
English: This small collaborative task is between SBM Intelligence and a group called "Enough is Enough."
English: In the month of April, SBM published a report on the assassination of nearly 1,000 people, stating that these were the numbers of those killed in the conflict between January and March, 2020.
English: SBM said the report gathered evidence from various security studies, organizations working on conflict prevention, and both internal and external security issues.
And all of them have listed the names of the groups.
Reprisal attacks on those who do not hear and do not see continue to cause immense suffering due to the lack of attention given to the warnings and security measures implemented by the government and security agencies in an effort to prevent further killings.
The report also discussed how the lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak has led to a reduction in the quality of life and lack of jobs for young people, with an estimated 43% increase in unemployment.
From among the security analysts at SBM Intelligence, Confidence Isaiah revealed some reasons that led to the increase in killings from the month of April to June.
English: Isaiah said there is a rivalry between Boko Haram and the military, then also the bandits have switched from cattle rustling and kidnapping to using various weapons to kill people.
English: They reported conflicts in 33 states and Abuja, involving the killing of 221 security personnel, including 173 soldiers, 39 police officers, and 3 NSCDC members, all within a month.
English: They also said 845 terrorists were killed, and 502 armed bandits.
English: 941 people were killed in Borno, 143 in Yobe, 113 in Taraba, 444 in Zamfara, 207 in Katsina, 99 in Sokoto, and 179 in Kaduna.
English: Our city's women have been aggrieved - The Committee on Resettlement Accomplishment - Freedom Radio Nigeria.
The committee for the progress of the people of Farawa town in Kumbotso local government area in Kano has expressed its concern over the acts of some misguided youths who are causing unrest in the region and putting the community in a state of panic.
The committee chairman, Alhaji Adamu Dahiru Farawa, made this known during a time when he was drawing the attention of the community members in the region to ensure they pay attention to their security, especially among the youth.
English: It was added that the committee received reports on how some miscreants were disturbing people's homes at night, kidnapping them and causing them physical harm, and it was said that it is their duty to support security agencies by being very vigilant and also providing information on these incidents.
Alhaji Adamu Dahiru Farawa also called on the Kano State Police Command to increase their security personnel in the area to address the security challenges they are facing.
Our representative Shamsu Da'u Abdullahi reported that the residents of the town are in a state of distress and agitation after the evening prayer, where they called on the authorities and organizations inside to help the committee members and their work equipment.
The Gobara football team has caused the death of one person in Kano state.
The Kano State Fire Service has announced that one person died in a fire incident at Kofar Ruwa in Dala Local Government Area on Monday.
English: The spokesperson of the authority, Saidu Mohammed, said that this disaster occurred at night in Litini, where a tanker carrying fuel caught fire at Audu Manager's house.
Around 10:30pm, Bello Musa called our office, explaining that there was a fire outbreak at Kofar Ruwa.
Here and there, our workers hurriedly cleared this place.
English: It was with great difficulty that the firefighters tried to put out the fire, but unfortunately, a man named Adamu Salisu died in this explosion.
English: If not forgotten, in the month of April, the 700 kidnapped students were set on fire at the hands of the insurgents in the Mafa Local Government Area, within Borno State.
A group of people lost their belongings in a fire outbreak, which occurred around 11 am and took a long time to extinguish.
He said the electricity that found its origin from one of the transformers caught the other transformers because there was no effective way to extinguish the fire quickly on the power line.
Gunmen killed 20 people in Darfur.
English: For the first time in many years, armed bandits have killed 20 people, including young children, in the Darfur region of Sudan as the conflict escalates.
English: A tribal leader has stated that this is coming after achieving a truce with the farmers, as they would return to their farming work, but yesterday afternoon, some armed men attacked them and set fire to their place, killing 20 people, including women and children.
The incident occurred in the Aboudous region, about 90 kilometers from the southern part of Nyala, the capital of South Darfur province.
In 2003, conflict erupted in the Darfur region between the "armed bandits" and the "loyal tribesmen" who supported the former President of Sudan, Omar Hassan Al-Bashir.
English: The World Health Organization has said that the regional crisis has resulted in the death of more than 30,000 people, and has also displaced 2 million and a half from their homes.
In April 2019, President Omar Al-Bashir's government was overthrown within the African nation, following months of protests against his regime.
English: Polio Vaccination Will Not Be Stopped - Ganduje.
The success Nigeria has achieved in eradicating Polio does not mean resting and stopping efforts in vaccination against the disease, as experts and health workers will continue to administer vaccines and be vigilant, as the guidelines set by the World Health Organization have stipulated, in order to maintain this success and bring an end to Polio in Nigeria, i.e., sustaining it.
English: The explanation came from the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the director of his media, Malam Abba Anwar, revealed.
English: The governor made this known in his opening speech at the Foreign Relations Committee meeting held yesterday, Wednesday, at the Kano State Government House conference room.
It further states that this level follows after the strength that has been made in tackling this disease.
English: I can recall when I was serving as the Deputy Governor, I was in charge of the committee fighting against Polio in Kano State.
English: I must appreciate those who contributed to the eradication of this disease.
English: "I must mention the name of the Chief Warrior of Kano, Alhaji Wada Aliyu Gaya, and other brave men who fought alongside me during this battle," he said.
People like Aliko Dangote, the head of Dangote Group, and Bill Gates, the head of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, have received high praise, according to the governor. These individuals have spent millions of dollars, there is no doubt they deserve our sincere and genuine gratitude.
The rest of those with water and knives have joined our cutting mates.
The Governor added that, it is necessary for us to express our gratitude, as this victory is of utmost importance in all aspects of our daily lives.
This is what will enable us to continue with the training and issue, in order to ensure this level of reliability.
Muslims should engage in good deeds - Empathy Foundation - Freedom Radio Nigeria.
The Empathy Foundation, an organization for compassion and support, has drawn the attention of the Muslim community to the importance of performing acts of charity during these ten days we are in of Zulhijja.
English: The leader of the group, Mansur Musa Gabari, revealed this during their visit to the Torrey Home for children with disabilities in Tudun Maliki neighborhood and the Goron Dutse Remand Home for children with wandering tendencies, to distribute food items to them.
Mansur Musa Gabari also said, it is good for those in charge to always assist those who do not have, especially during the times of prayers.
English: Since the beginning of her response, the head of the "Torrey Home" childcare center located in Tudun-Maliki neighborhood, Lauriya Sagir Garba, has commended the Emphaty Organization, along with a request for more hands and feet.
Our representative, Abubakar Tijjani Rabi'u, reported that today, the Emphaty organization will visit Dawakin Kudu to provide roof assistance to a mosque whose roof has been damaged by rainwater.
The Rokoki attack targeted an American military base in Iraq.
English: Four missiles were fired at a military base hosting US forces and coalition troops in southern Baghdad on Friday, July 24. The missiles caused damage but no loss of life, according to a statement from the Iraqi Security Forces.
The drills took place at the Besmaya Range Complex, where Spanish troops were trained to fight against IS militants under the supervision of the United States.
English: However, the significant reduction of military forces in Iraq has decreased.
English: In the recent months, some incidents of piracy were reported, which disrupted the transport routes and trade relations. They also took place near the American embassy in Baghdad.
English: America has placed the blame for the attacks on the militant groups supported by Iran.
English: Up until now, there has been no group of hackers that Iran has been blaming for the cyber attacks.
The court has dismissed the case against the Kano Emir's chief steward - Muhammad Adamu - Freedom Radio Nigeria.
English: The Inspector General of Police of this country, Muhammad Adamu, has requested the Supreme Federal Court in the capital city Abuja to dismiss the case filed by the former Emir of Kano, Muhammdu Sunusi, which prevents him from entering Kano state.
According to Adamu, the court has no mercy in listening to the plea that the powerful king has put forward.
English: The senior police officer of this country revealed this while having a conversation with journalists in the capital city, Abuja.
English: According to him, the court has suspended the decision indefinitely, without giving any time, until some point in the future.
English: Since the 9th of March this year, the Kano state government has removed Muhammad Sunusi from the position of traditional ruler.
Nigeria has changed the date for returning the aircraft to neighboring countries
Translation: Date written: 27/08/2020 - 20:38
The Nigerian government has announced the commencement of repatriation flights for citizens in various countries scheduled to begin from the 29th of this month due to the increase in cases of the coronavirus.
The Ministry of aviation in the country said President Muhammadu Buhari has given the directive to suspend air travel to prevent the opening of doors for those carrying the virus from other countries to increase its spread.
The announcement says that the country's borders will be closed on the 5th of September.
Nigeria recorded its first coronavirus case in February when an Italian citizen entered the country with the virus.
English: Up until now, over 50,000 people who contracted the disease in Nigeria have recovered, while more than one thousand individuals have died.
New police officers have been given additional training in Kano - Freedom Radio Nigeria.
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Habu Sani, has called for the recruitment of new police officers to expand their capacity and help them in discharging the responsibilities entrusted to them.
This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the police force, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, who issued it by hand.
The announcement further stated that among the promoted senior police officers, there were those holding the positions of 9 Superintendent of Police (SP) who were upgraded.
The others are police officers who have been promoted from the rank of Inspector to DSP and an additional 239 officers who have been promoted from their ranks to ASP.