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Abubakar Dadiyata: Kwankwasiyya activist still missing
Nusaiba Ibrahim Na’abba
The Nigeria Police Force is yet to locate the whereabouts of prominent Kwankwasiyya activist, Abubakar Dadiyata who was abducted on Friday in Kaduna.
KANO TODAY recalls that Mr Dadiyata was seized by two armed men at his house in Barnawa Kaduna and drove away in his BMW car.
He was alleged to have been arrested by the SSS in a press statement by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Kano state gubernatorial candidate, Abba Kabiru Yusuf.
“Dadiyata is the leading social media activist in Twitter community that protects and projects Kwankwasiyya ideology and the PDP in northern Nigeria.” Mr Dawakin Tofa stated.
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“Married with children, a University Lecturer, Abubakar Dadiyata is currently a student of PhD in Strategic Communication at a Malaysian University.” Said Mr Dawakin Tofa.
“We want to use this medium to call on security agencies to as a matter of responsibility release Abubakar Dadiyata unhurt and without any condition,” the statement added.
However, the SSS Kaduna command has denied the allegation.
Meanwhile the Police in Kaduna say they are doing everything possible to rescue Dadiyata from his abductors.
“Patrol Teams led by the DPO quickly moved to the scene but the hoodlums had already escaped with the victim,” Kaduna police spokesperson Yakubu Sabo said.
“The command is currently making efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspected criminals and rescue the victim.” Mr. Sabo added.
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Gov. Yusuf empowers Kano women with N2.3 billion on livestock business
The Executive Governor of Kano State His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the second phase of women empowerment on livestock entrepreneurship.
A statement from the office of the Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that the women beneficiaries were given three small ruminants (goats) across the 44 Local Government areas of the state.
The iniative was championed under the State’s Livestock Fattining Programme of Kano Agro-Pastoral Development (KSADP).
While flagging off the second phase of programme, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said as part of his administration’s commitment to fighting abject poverty, it has been resolved to coordinate a multi-dimensional approach to supporting the plight of women and youth for self-reliance.
He said under this iniative, the state is distributing seven thousand one hundred and fifty eight (7, 158) goats to two thousand three hundred and eighty six women beneficisries.
The Governor further stated that the programme will include the distribution of one thousand three hundred and forty two (1, 342) cows to women and youth and also one thousand eight hundred and twenty two rams.
While distributing the empowerment, the Governor issued a stern warning on diversion of the animals other than the purpose it was meant for.
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Gov Yusuf inaugurates N4bn Dawakin Kudu road
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has inaugurated a 7.3 kilometer rural road equipped with solar-powered streetlights valued at over N4 billion in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area.
KANO FOCUS reports that the project which was launched Sunday, was originally initiated by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in 2012 but was Abandoned by the immediate past governor in state.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Yusuf expressed joy at fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
“Today, we witness the realisation of a commitment made to the people of Dawakin Kudu,” he said.
“I am delighted to commission this project, which will significantly enhance the socio-economic well-being of the community.”
The road project was revalidated last year under an agreement with H&M Nigeria Limited, the contractor, to complete and deliver it within the first quarter of 2025.
Sani Ahmad Mairago, Chairman of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, commended the governor for prioritizing and completing the project, describing it as a vital development for the local community.
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Rural Development: Gov. Yusuf Commissions N4 Billion Road Project in Dawakin Kudu Abandoned by Ganduje
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned a 7.3km road and solar-powered streetlight project worth over four billion naira in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area.
The governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, revealed this in a statement right to journalists on Sunday.
According to the statement, the project was originally initiated by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in 2012 but was left incomplete by the immediate past governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, during his eight-year tenure.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Yusuf expressed joy at fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
“Today, we witness the realization of a commitment made to the people of Dawakin Kudu.
“I am delighted to commission this project, which will significantly enhance the socio-economic well-being of the community,” he said.
The road project, valued at over four billion naira, was revalidated last year under an agreement with H&M Nigeria Limited, the contractor, to complete and deliver it within the first quarter of 2025.
Hon. Sani Ahmad Mairago, Chairman of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, commended the governor for prioritizing and completing the project, describing it as a vital development for the local community.