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Buhari Meets Victims Of Kano Explosion, Says He Is Extremely Pained
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with the families of victims of the Kano state explosion to express his condolences, describing the incident as a sad and unfortunate one.
The family members, accompanied by various community leaders, and residents in Sabon Gari Kano, including Chief Nicholas Ibekwe, the Eze Igbo, were assembled at the Palace of the Emir, where the President said he was extremely pained by the loss of lives and injury incurred in the explosion.
The state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, announced that the government will provide financial assistance to the affected families. ##
2023: Amaechi visit Katsina, Promises To Restore Security, Economy In No Time
As part of National Consultation ahead of the APC Presidential primary election, the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has met with APC delegates in Katsina state
Meeting with delegates on Monday at the Banquet Hall of General Muhammadu Buhari Government House, Katsina, Amaechi promised to fix the security, agriculture and economy of the country within the shortest possible time if elected as president under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The former minister charged the delegates to reflect and reconsider his laudable performance, interventions and projects which he extended down to Daura in Katsina State and Nigeria as a whole. #
Flights Resume At Kaduna Airport – Two Months After Bandits Attack
Following an attack by bandits on March 26 that grounded flight operations at the Kaduna International Airport two months ago, Commercial flights have resumed operation
It appears efforts have been made to allay fears of airline operators who were seeking improved security as the first commercial flight since the incident landed at the airport at exactly 8 am on Monday morning.
Passengers expressed delight over the resumption of services, as the Kaduna airport manager, Amina Salami, said the management was satisfied about the security measures put in place at the airport. ###
Adesina Says Africa Will ‘Feed Itself With Pride’ As AfDB Approves $1.5bn For Food Crisis
The Director, African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has announced that the bank has approved a $1.5 billion emergency programme to alleviate the impact of worsening food insecurity due to the Ukraine war.
About 20 million farmers on the continent will benefit from the fund as Africa faces a shortage of at least 30 million metric tons of food, especially wheat, maize, and soybeans imported from Russia and Ukraine.
The programme aims to help produce 38 million tons of food. This will consist of 11 million tons of wheat, 18 million tons of maize, six million tons of rice and 2.5 million tons of soya beans. ##
I Still Dream Of Playing For Real Madrid —Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he is open to a future move to Real Madrid despite signing a three-year contract extension with the Ligue 1 champions.
Madrid have been tracking Mbappe for over a year with strong rumours hinting at a deal already been agreed to bring him to Madrid.
However, with his previous contract set to expire next month, Mbappe opted to agree to a three-year renewal at the Parc des Princes, with Madrid left in shock. ###
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