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Kano Police Arrest Two Suspects For St£aling Station’s Signpost
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The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects involved in the theft of the Bachirawa Police Station sign post in the Ungogo LGA of the state.

The spokesperson for the state police command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, revealed this on Facebook on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 adding that the suspects were arrested with the help of residents in the area.

His message written in Hausa, translated to English, read, “The person who stole Bachirawa Police Station (sign post) and the person who collected it are working hand-in-hand. Residents of the neighbourhood have brought up a new sign post.

We are grateful to the people of Bachirawa.”

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Rainfall In Jigawa Damages More Than 100 Dwellings, Leaving Families Without A Place To Live
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Kano In Gantsa Town, Buji Local Government Area, Jigawa State, heavy rains has resulted in the destruction of nearly 100 buildings.
Many families were said to have been rendered homeless and major property damage had resulted from the torrential downpour that started on Sunday evening and continued until Monday morning.
The following was confirmed in a statement by Badruddeen Tijjani, Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Jigawa State Command: “Preliminary reports indicate that the severe weather conditions led to widespread flooding, which overwhelmed the town’s drainage systems.”
The residential portions of Gantsa town were swiftly submerged by the floods, resulting in the collapse of multiple houses. Numerous families had to leave their houses in search of safety, and the floodwaters claimed innumerable personal items. To determine the extent of the damage, local authorities and security organizations, such as the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Buji Local Government Emergency Response Team, were on the scene.
"Temporary shelters are being set up to accommodate the displaced residents at the council quarters while rescue operations continue."
Personnel from the NSCDC Disaster Management were carefully stationed to help with the evacuation while simultaneously protecting the victims’ belongings from looting and theft. This time, there have been no confirmed casualties, but the situation has remained uncertain until additional details are being obtained.
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Delayed Matrimony: Causes Of Women’s Late Marriage
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The customary timetable for marriage has seen a substantial change in recent years. Nowadays, a lot of women choose to put off getting married in favor of concentrating on their studies, professions, and personal growth. Many people are curious in the reasons that lead to this phenomena, which has created considerable debate over this tendency. We’ll look at the reasons women marry later in this essay.
Priorities for Education and Career Development: The emphasis placed on education and career development is a major factor in women’s delayed marriage. Nowadays, women are more committed than ever to going to college and building prosperous jobs. Due to their increased sense of independence and self-sufficiency, many choose to put off getting married in favor of focusing on their career advancement.
Financial Stability: Financial security is another crucial factor influencing ladies to marry late. Women want to be financially stable and independent before taking the plunge into marriage. This desire for economic security drives them to focus on their careers, build a safety net, and achieve a certain level of financial stability before committing to a partner.
Shifting Social Norms: Conventional marital expectations are changing in society. Women are increasingly free to determine when to get married, and there is less pressure to marry early. A rise in postponed weddings has resulted from this change in social standards, which has given women the confidence to put their own wants and objectives first.
 Increased Focus on Personal Development: Ladies are now more focused on personal growth and self-improvement. They want to develop their interests, travel, and explore their passions before settling down. This increased emphasis on personal development leads to a delay in marriage, as women prioritize their own needs and aspirations.
 Rise of Independent Women: The rise of independent women has significantly impacted the marriage landscape. Women are now more confident, self-sufficient, and empowered, leading to a decrease in the need for early marriage. With their newfound independence, ladies are choosing to marry later, when they are emotionally, financially, and psychologically ready.
 High Expectations: Ladies today have high expectations for their partners and marriages. They seek compatible partners who share their values, interests, and goals. This increased scrutiny leads to a delay in marriage, as women take the time to find the right partner who meets their standards.
Family Pressures: Family pressures may occasionally be a factor in marriages being postponed. As they work through these difficulties, women may encounter resistance from their families or cultural expectations to be married young. As a result, marriage may be delayed.
In summary
Women delay marriage for a variety of intricate and nuanced reasons. Women are delaying marriage for a variety of reasons, including shifting social conventions, prioritizing their education and careers above marriage, and placing more emphasis on personal growth. Ladies should be given the opportunity to follow their own path in life, and their choices and actions should be acknowledged and respected as society continues to change.














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The Chief Of Staff Of Kano, Sagagi, Refutes Allegations Made By The APC On Palliative Allocation
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Shehu Wada Sagagi, the governor of Kano State, claimed on Wednesday that neither his administration nor he had received any budget for palliative care in the state.
In response to charges made against him by the state’s opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), over the purported diversion of federal funds for palliative care, Sagagi characterized the assertion made by APC Chairman Abdullahi Abbas as politically driven, vacuous, and deceptive.
In a statement provided to reporters in Kano on Wednesday, the chief of staff described the opposition party’s tactics as a “coordinated attempt to discredit the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP government’s efforts in supporting the people of Kano state, and a desperate attempt to tarnish his image in the eyes of right-thinking Nigerians.”
He stated that such baseless accusations are only cheap political antics, and that the APC’s assertions of palliative diversion and rebranding level against his personality are untrue and devoid of hard facts.
“Let it be on record that my office has never been involved in palliatives distribution and no one has ever allocated the palliatives to me for onward distribution to state, local governments or ward level,” the powerful politician who was born in Kano reiterated.
“There is no truth to the APC’s claims of diversion or rebranding; the NNPP government has been transparent in its distribution of palliatives to the masses, with clear records of beneficiaries and distribution channels.” Sagagi explained.
“The accusations made by the APC are merely political in nature, tainted to divert attention from their own shortcomings during their eight years in governance and instead focus on the accomplishments of the NNPP administration in their less than year in office,” Hea said.
The statement was partially as follows: “The APC has previously lauded the NNPP government’s efforts in aiding the people of Kano state, thus their charges of palliative diversion are equally contradictory.”
“We saw the recent media attack as a planned attempt to undermine the tremendous progress the NNPP government has made in aiding the people of Kano state, from food distribution to infrastructure development.”
“The Kano state government would not be surprised by the APC Chairman’s frustration, which led him to attempt blackmail and fact-bending in order to garner cheap publicity.”
“We are aware that the APC is still dealing with the fallout from the disastrous NNPP victory in the Kano governorship election in 2023. The never-ending loss in the Supreme Court was just one more nightmare.”
“The leadership is chasing shadows, seizing every opportunity to back over the media with empty vessels, instead of reflecting on their misfortune at the poll and maybe asking the good people of Kano for forgiveness for their careless administration and massive misappropriation of public funds.”
But Sagagi added, “We challenge the APC to produce evidence to support their claims or to withdraw their statement.”
Remember that Abdullahi Abbas, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, demanded on Saturday that the Kano State government, led by the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), conduct an independent investigation into its officials who are allegedly involved in diverting federal palliatives and that they either prosecute those responsible or face legal action.
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Baptist Conference To FG: Solve The Problem Of Insecurity
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Rev. Wale Oyeniyi, President of the Baptist Conference in Ogun State, urged the Federal Government to tackle insurgency and banditry, citing that this would help Nigeria overcome its financial difficulties and food shortage.
Oyeniyi stated, "In a climate of insecurity, no society can document significant progress. Our nation looks like an entity at war against itself with the level of insecurity in the land." He emphasized that the killing of innocent people has continued unchecked for too long, threatening the nation's cohesiveness.
Oyeniyi called on President Bola Tinubu's administration to address insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and senseless killings. He emphasized the need for justice to be served to convicted offenders, promoting healing, trust, and legitimacy in the fight against insecurity.
Oyeniyi argued that resolving insecurity would foster creativity, innovation, and investment, bringing relief to the economy. He emphasized that peace and stability would engage the youth and promote national development.
Oyeniyi's comments came ahead of the 47th Baptist Conference in Session at First Baptist Church, Oke-Odan in Yewa South Local Government Area, Ogun State.
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Armed Forces Require 200 Million Rounds Of Ammunition Yearly And It’ll Cost The Government N600 Billion — Minister Of State For Defence
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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, disclosed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria require 200 million rounds of ammunition annually for their operations, costing the government at least $2 per ammunition.

He revealed this on Wednesday during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), and the National Agency for Science and Engineering (NASENI) on the establishment of an ammunition production factory in Nigeria.

He blamed past governments for the nation’s failure to achieve self-sufficiency in defence production. “We have been travelling all over the world, and we see how local manufacturers are developing their countries. But unfortunately, Nigeria, for 60 years, has failed to build the institutions, but that has changed, and it will continue changing, inshallah.

Therefore, I make a promise to Mr President that as far as the MOD is concerned, before the expiration of his four years, I assure him that DICON will be exporting its military capabilities. All we need from all of you is prayers and your dedication. We shall look at it as our own baby, not just mine, but for all of us. Of course, if today we are achieving even 60 or 70% reduction in our military hardware and ammunition costs, considering that just the military requires about 200 million rounds of ammunition per annum, and when we include other paramilitaries and the police, we’re looking at about 350 million rounds of ammunition per annum.”

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