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Mass wedding: Kwankwaso counsels couples against peeping their spouses’ phones
Mr Kwankwaso gave the advice in his remarks during the reception organized for the couples by the state government at government house on Saturday.
He said checking spouses’ phone by married couples is on the major causes of marriage breakup in the country, advising them to shun anything that could cause crises among them.
“You have been advised by all and sundry. I believe you have been advised a thousand times. Ulamas, parents, relatives and even business people have advised you on how to live peacefully with one another.
“But, i have one single advice for you. That is checking spouses’ phones. Don’t peep your spouses’ phones as that is the major cause of marriage breakup.
“We have made the right choice by electing Abba Kabir Yusuf as our governor. He is a good leader who had continued with our legacies. Such of legacies is this mass wedding.
“Apart from this, he is delivering mass oriented projects. We call on the good people of Kano state to support his administration,” Kwankwaso appealed.
In his address, governor Abba Yusuf said the beneficiaries of the mass wedding were selected across the 44 Local Government areas and the 484 wards of the state.
According to him, not less than 30 couples were selected from each of the 44 Local Government areas of the state.
He said the government took full responsibility of the marriage, which includes payment of dowry, provision of furniture, wedding food stuff and N20,000 grant for the brides to start up small scale businesses at the comfort of their matrimonial houses.
He urged the couples to live peacefully in accordance with the teaching of Islam
In his welcome remarks earlier, the Commander General, Kano Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa said no fewer than 1,500 couples tied the knot yesterday.
According to Mr Daurawa, out of the 1,800 couples, the wedding of 264 had been suspended as they had been tested positive with some ailments and are undergoing medical treatment.
He said after taking the medication, a new date would be announced for the wedding of the remaining 264 couples.
The Islamic cleric pointed out that the wedding scheme had followed due and transparent process, commending the state government for the mind gesture.
While praying for the couples to have long lasting marital bliss, Mr Daurawa urged them to fear God in dealing with one another.
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By Aminu Garko
Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has congratulated First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday.
In a congratulatory message, Senator Musa described the First Lady as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerians.”
Sen.Musa praised Senator Tinubu’s life of impact, devotion to God, and service to the nation.
He celebrated her compassion, strength, and dedication to the welfare of women, children, and the less privileged, noting that she continues to inspire hope across Nigeria.
The Senator wished the First Lady many more years in good health, wisdom, and strength, expressing confidence that she will continue to support President Bola Tinubu and champion noble causes that will uplift the nation.
On behalf of the people of Niger East, I join in celebrating the First Lady’s special day and pray for her continued good health and well-being.
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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, says the Federal Government has committed over N12 billion to a solar power project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).
Speaking at the flag-off of the project in Kano, Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, said the initiative would make the hospital independent of the national grid.
He explained that the project is part of the government’s plan to solarise all tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals across the country, beginning with AKTH.
According to him, the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen healthcare infrastructure.
“The Federal Government set aside N300 billion in the 2025 appropriation act, and very soon all our tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals, including those owned by states, will enjoy 24-hour solar power.
“This year alone, I have attracted projects worth over N26 billion to AKTH, which has never happened in its history,” he said.
Bichi added that similar projects were underway at Bayero University Kano, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, and Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital.
He also commended Tinubu for supporting the project, describing it as a milestone in healthcare service delivery.
In his remarks, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the initiative marked the translation of the Renewed Hope Agenda from vision to tangible action.
On his part, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, assured that the project would be delivered before December.
“This is the first of its kind in Nigeria. We are targeting about 10,000 projects across the 36 states and the FCT to ensure 100 per cent solarisation of facilities,” Abdullahi said.
The Chief Medical Director of AKTH, Prof. Abdulrahman Sheshe, said the hospital spends about N150 million monthly on electricity bills and an additional N30 million on diesel.
“With this intervention, the hospital will save more than 30 per cent of its expenses. This project could not have come at a better time, especially after the recent power dispute we had,” he said.
Before the flag-off, Bichi inspected the ongoing construction of a five-storey Accident, Emergency and Trauma Centre at the hospital, another project facilitated by the Federal Government.
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