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  • Kano film marketers lament over low patronage on sales of DVD

    Kano film marketers lament over low patronage on sales of DVD

    Dealers in Hausa films in Kano, on Wednesday said that there was low patronage in the sale of DVD’s as viewers now prefer cinemas and viewing centres.

     

    Some of the traders, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), appealed for intervention before their business collapse.

     

    Auwal Bature, a dealer at the famous Wambai films market, said that most movie lovers in Kano have resorted to cinemas and viewing centres to watch latest movies and no longer purchase DVD’s.

     

    According to him, although people from other countries come to buy the films, the business was no longer booming locally.

     

    Similarly, Surajo Muktar said that most dealers have opted for other businesses such as sale of religious films.

     

    “Hausa movies are now released many months after such movies have shown in cinemas so, when they hit the market, people are no longer keen,” he explained.

     

    He said that there was the need for film producers to partner the traders in the area of distribution so that their business would not suffer setback.

     

    Meanwhile, Falalu Dorayi, popular distributor and film producer, described the cinemas as the first market outlet for Hausa films.

     

    He disclosed that some producers travel to many African countries such as Cameroun, Niger and Tchad to premiere their films in the cinemas.

     

     

     

    Mr. Dorayi said that there was the need for marketers to adopt new strategies and move with the new trend if they wanted their business to improve.

     

    According to Mr. Dorayi, “the cinemas provide an avenue for a producer to get his money at once unlike the local markets that the money comes in bits.’’

     

    He however, appealed to wealthy individuals to invest in the entertainment industry by providing cinemas and viewing centres across the state.

     

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  • Kwankwaso suspends planned visit to Kano amidst security concerns

    Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has suspended his planned visit to Kano earlier scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 30.

    The Chairman of Kwankwaso Visit Reception Committee, Dr Rabi’u Bichi, announced the suspension while addressing newsmen in Kano on Monday.

    He said the decision followed the intervention of some well-meaning Nigerians who called from home and abroad.

    “This standoff has attracted the attention of well-meaning Nigerians at home and abroad.

    ‘’They have called to give advice that mostly borders on the preservation of lives and property of our supporters and admirers.

    “In view of the above and after lengthy consultations with well-meaning Nigerians, we painfully have decided to shelve the visit at the moment,“ he said.

    Bichi, therefore, thanked all those leaders and supporters who advised and showed concern as well as put in a lot of time, energy and resources to make the visit successful.

    “It is important to state that Kwankwaso’s visit will never be a reason to deliberately inconvenience any citizen, small or big let alone spill a drop of blood.

    “We, therefore, appeal for peace, calm and call on our supporters to disregard any provocative statement,” Bichi said.

    The state police Commissioner, Mr Rabi’u Yusuf, had on Friday advised against the planned visit for security reasons.

     

  • Homecoming: You can’t stop me from going to Kano — Kwankwaso tells Police

    Former Governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwaso has said no one including the police can stop him from travelling to his home state.

    Kwankwaso, now a Senator is scheduled to visit the state on January 30.

    However, the Kano State Police Command had advised Mr. Kwankwaso on Friday to shelve the visit, warning that it may lead to chaos.

    It also said the law would be allowed to take its full course in the event of a breakdown of !aw and order as a result of the controversial visit.

    The proposed visit by the lawmaker, who is a known critic of the state governor, Umar Ganduje, has generated controversy in the state with accusations and counter-allegations emanating from the different political divides.

    The State Police Commissioner, Rabiu Yusuf, said the police would not allow a breakdown of law and order due to tension over the visit.

    But the Senator said he will go there peacefully to see his constituents.

    Kwankwaso, who spoke through his spokesperson, Binta Sipikin, in Kano, said he will go to the state with ”seven camera drones”, three international media outfits and, ”a host of other top national and international friends of his.”

    Mr. Kwankwaso said his visit is a well-planned one that will be peaceful.

    “We are coming to visit friends, families and other relatives that for a long time, we have not seen. We have coordinated this visit with seven camera drones and other apparatus that would make it a hitch free home coming,” he said.

     

  • Avoid going to Kano for now, Police advice Kwankwaso

    The Kano State Police Command has advised Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso to suspend his proposed visit to Kano State on January 30.

    The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Rabiu Yusuf, gave the advice while briefing newsmen in Kano, on Friday.

    He said the advice was necessary in view of the tension generated among the people of the state by the planned visit.

    According to Yusuf, “There is no doubt, the Senator as a citizen of this country has the constitutional right of association, assembly, and above all, movement.

    “However, credible information at the disposal of the command reveals that the proposed visit has generated palpable fears in the minds of the people of Kano State’’, he said.

    He said, there was apprehension among the general populace, including the tendency to hijack the visit by some disgruntled elements and miscreants.

    He hinted on the urgent need by the police command to ensure that peace prevailed in the state.

    “Therefore, any action or inaction by any person or group of persons that may jeopardize the relative peace the state is currently enjoying must be averted.

    “It is the advice of the command that such a visit should be shelved by Sen Rabi’u Kwankwaso until the tension generated by the planned visit is doused,’’ he reiterated.

    He assured that the command would provide a level playing ground for all politicians, to carry out their political activities, without fear of molestation or intimidation.

  • Ganduje lifts ban on Kano popular actress Rahama Sadau

    Kano Actors’ Guild has commended the state Governor Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, for lifting the ban on Rahama Sadau, popular female actress suspended from Kannywood for featuring in a romantic musical video.

     

    Rahama, one of the leading actresses in Hausa film industry was expelled by the regulators of the Kannywood film industry, the Motion Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN).

     

    Her appearance in the music album by a musician “Classique,” was said to have been immoral and against the ethics of the Hausa film industry.

     

    Chairman of the Guild Alhaji Alhassan Kwalli, said “the development was timely as stakeholders and practitioners in the Hausa movie industry are using films as a tool for national development.”

     

    A statement issued by Rabiu Rikadawa, Assistant Secretary of the association on Monday, said Kwalli expressed gratitude to the governor for lifting the ban.

     

    He also lauded Ganduje’s support to the Hausa Movie Industry and its practitioners over the years.

     

    He said that Nigerian and the North in particular has good stories and cultures to exhibit to the world adding that this can be achieve with good movies and film making.

     

    Rahama had written an apology letter to the state government and the Kano Emirate Council as well as (MOPPAN), expressing regrets for her action.

     

    Rahama made her Nollywood debut in a new TV drama series titled, “Sons of the Caliphate.”

     

    The 13-part drama series is produced by Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV.

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  • Kano State Govt pays N1bn liability on diesel

    Kano State Govt pays N1bn liability on diesel

    The Kano State Government said it had paid N1 billion liability it inherited from the administration of former Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso on street lights.

    The state Commissioner of Information, Malam Mohammed Garba, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Kano.

    He said the debt was incurred from the purchase of diesel for generating sets powering the street lights in the state capital.

    “I am happy to inform you that the state government has completed payment of the N1billion inherited debts on street lights.

    According to him, the state government is spending between N125 million and N130 million on the purchase of diesel for the generators powering the street lights in the state.

    On the 2018 budget, the commissioner said the budget was meant to complete most of the ongoing projects in the state.

    “This year’s budget is meant to complete most of the projects on ground, including the ongoing, inherited and those being fine-tuned,” he said.

    According to him, the state intended to complete its skills acquisition training centre to enhance training of unemployed youths.

    He said that when completed, no fewer than 30 different types of trades would be taught at the centre as part of efforts to empower women and youths in the state.

    Similarly, the state government also planed to complete the over head bridge at Triumph Publishing Company which had reached 70 per cent completion stage in addition to the Kofar Ruwa underpass along Katsina Road.

    He said other important projects to be completed this year included the Tiga/Challawa Kano Independent Power Project as part of renewed effort to boost power supply in the state.

    “The over head bridge at Triumph Publishing Company and the IPP power project were inherited from the administration of former Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso which we hope to complete this year, “he said

  • Buhari mourns Inuwa Dutse, condoles with govt., people of Jigawa

    President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Inuwa Dutse, former Commissioner for Agriculture in the old Kano State during the administration of the late Audu Bako.

    The President, in a condolence statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu in Abuja on Monday, recalled Dutse’s active and remarkable role in laying the foundation of Kano State agricultural development in those days.

    He noted that the deceased was a consummate and dedicated public servant who served his people selflessly, adding that late Dutse was one of the finest civil servants of his generation.

    President Buhari added that Dutse’s passion for agriculture was worthy of emulation, recalling that until his death, he had been an active farmer in spite of his advanced age.

    While paying tribute to Inuwa Dutse’s immeasurable contributions toward the creation of the current Jigawa State out of the Old Kano State, Buhari said his people would forever remember him and extol his memories.

    He prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the gentle soul of the deceased, and extended his condolences to the government, the family and people of Jigawa “over the death of such illustrious and dedicated elder statesman.”

  • Christmas tragedy! 11 women conveying bride die in auto crash

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano state on Sunday confirmed that 11 women died in a ghastly auto crash in Kano metropolis on Saturday night.

    FRSC Public Relations Officer, Mr Kabir Ibrahim-Daura told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano that the incident occurred around 8.30 p.m. at the old tollgate near Sa’adatu Abubakar Rimi College of Education.

    According to him, the women were conveying a bride from Unguwa Uku to Yan’lemu area when the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit the tollgate.

    He said eight women died on the spot while the remaining three died at the hospital.

    “Eight persons died on the spot because the vehicle after hitting the tollgate it divided into two instantly, Daura said.

    He said three other women and the male driver were still at the hospital receiving medical attention.

    The FRSC spokesman attributed the accident to over spending and urged other motorists to drive with utmost care by obeying all the traffic rules and regulations.

     

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  • NEMA, FRSC inaugurates ‘Operation Eagle Eye’ operation in Kano

    The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in conjunction with Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday in Kano flagged off ‘Operation Eagle Eye’operation to handle road emergencies.

    The operation was an initiative of NEMA in collaboration with the lead Agency, FRSC with assistance and support of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Red Cross Society.

    Speaking at the occasion, the NEMA Kano Head of operations, Malam Nura Abdullahi said the exercise was aimed at rescue activities and strict enforcement of traffic rules and regulations as part of measures to enlighten road users during and after the yuletide.

    According to him, the main objective of the exercise was also to sensitize motorists, road unions, passengers and the public to adhere to traffic rules and regulations.

    He said the initiative was also aimed at complementing other stakeholders especially the Federal Road Safety Corps in tackling road accidents in the country.

    He said NEMA officers and stakeholders that included FRSC, NSCDC and NRCS would be stationed in strategic places to monitor and ensure non reckless driving, sensitize drivers to be moderate on their speed limit and avoid drunken behaviour.

    During the flag-off campaign, leaflets on safe driving were distributed to drivers along the ever-busy Kano-Zaria road.

  • NNPC to construct 4,600MW power plants for Abuja, Kaduna, Kano – Baru

    NNPC to construct 4,600MW power plants for Abuja, Kaduna, Kano – Baru

    In a bid to improve the current epileptic power supply in some parts of the country, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday announced that it would build power generating plants with combined capacity for 4,600 megawatts in Abuja, Kaduna and Kano states.

    The Corporation explained that the resolve to invest in the power plants was due to the recently approved contract for the construction of the Ajaokuta-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline, also known as the AKK Pipeline.

    The Group Managing Director, NNPC, Maikanti Baru, who disclosed this during a courtesy call on him in Abuja by the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, noted that the corporation, in partnership with private investors, would build the power generating plants to support the Federal Government’s effort to provide stable electricity across the country.

    He was quoted in a statement as saying, “As part of the drive to establish power plants to augment the power supply to the nation, the Federal Executive Council has recently approved the AKK Gas Pipeline project to be financed through public-private partnership.

    “The project comes with other auxiliary ones, which include 1,350MW, 900MW and 2,350MW of power generation plants in Abuja, Kaduna and Kano, respectively.”

    He said the NNPC and the private investors would also build fertilizer plants in some parts of the country, one of which would be located at Izzon, Niger State.

    Baru informed the visitors that in line with the presidential mandate on oil exploration in all the frontier basins, the corporation was well-focused on exploration in the Bida Basin and would carry out the job professionally.

    “We have contracted the geological mapping of the Bida Basin to the Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai, and the job will be completed in three months,” he stated.

    He explained that once the geological mapping was completed, the NNPC’s Integrated Data Services Limited would be engaged to carry out the other aspects of the seismic activities, which would be completed by July 2018.

    Baru said the corporation would go into more detailed 2D seismic data acquisition in the Bida Basin by August 2018, to be followed by an Environmental Impact Assessment in order to establish what the baseline was, which would signify the need or otherwise for the deployment of 3D acquisition facilities.

    As part of efforts to decongest the highways, the GMD said the NNPC would encourage private investors to build tanker parking facilities around the Minna Depot, Suleja Depot, Tegina and Mokwa, among others, and charge the users of the facilities appropriately.

    Baru explained that talks were ongoing with the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing to reintroduce weigh bridges on the highways in order to check the issue of excessive loading by tankers above the recommended 46,000 tonnes gross weight.

    He said the NNPC, on its part, had already directed all its depots nationwide to stop loading tankers with loading capacities above 40,000 litres.

    In his remarks, Bello said the essence of the visit was to get first-hand information on the NNPC’s plans for oil exploration in the Bida Basin and to solicit the corporation’s support in finding alternative parking spaces for tankers along the highways and communities in the state.