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Outcry as grain prices soar in Kano
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
Kano residents have called on the federal government to allow grain importation as prices of grains soar in the state.
Kano Focus reports that local rice sells between N1,100 to N1,500 per measure while the price of a sack has risen from N16,000 to N23,500.
A market survey by Kano Focus on Wednesday shows that a measure of millet costs N560, maize sells at N550, while guinea corn costs N570 per measure.
Also, the survey finds that 40-measure sack of millet ranges from N19,000 to N21,000, that of maize is N20,000 to N22,000, while a sack of guinea corn costs between N20,000 and N22,000 depending on the market.
Government should open borders
Some home owners told Kano Focus that rice is relatively cheaper than other grains as it doesn’t require much to be taken as a meal.
A resident of Kano City, Bala Warure said people can cook rice and take it with salt and oil whereas one needs to make a stew to accompany meals from other grains.
Mr Warure expressed shock that grain prices could rise so high despite an increase in farming activities.
Another resident, Sani Rabi’u of Sharada area of the metropolis urged the federal government to open land borders to permit the flow of cheaper grains into the country.
Why prices rise
The chairman rice sellers in Karfi Kura local government Muhammad Ibrahim said the price of locally milled rice soared due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
“People started hoarding rice for fear of the Covid-19 restrictions.” He said.
However, the secretary Dawanau Grain Marketers Association said Covid-19 restrictions and insecurity are the main causes of the soaring prices.
“The federal government exempted grain transporters from Covid-19 travel restrictions but state governments had to close grain markets to avoid community transmission.
“Also some of the farming communities we depend on along the Katsina/Zamfara axis are suffering from bandit attacks.
“These two reasons made the commodity to be scarce and therefore the prices have to rise.” Mr Ibrahim said.
- Additional reports by Aminu Abdullahi.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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