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    CBN Spends Over N5.8bn On Wheat Farming, 15, 667 Involved In Bauchi

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    IDRIS Khalid
    Bauchi branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with Heritage Bank Nigeria Limited is to expand the sum of over N5.8 billion under the irrigation Wheat farming this dry season in the state.
    This was disclosed by the Heritage Bank Ltd state branch manager, Mr. Hayatu Mustapha at the launching of the wheat dry season held at the NUJ premises, Bauchi hosting the office of the state branch of Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria.
    Alhaji Hayatu Mustapha revealed that 15, 667 farmers would be involved in the seasonal wheat farming in Bauchi state under the tutelage of wheat farmers Association of Nigeria and Wheat Farmers & Marketers Association.
    Also speaking at the occasion, the CBN branch Controller in Bauchi, Idris Haladu, said that the apex evolved the programme following the comatose stage of Nigerian Flour Mills and the problems being encountered in the importation of wheat into the country.
    Idris explained that the seasonal scheme was launched at the federal level in Jos by the CBN Governor, stressing that the cropping period of the wheat crop is three months for harvesting.
    He stated that the apex bank took the pains of wooing wheat farmers from Mexico who were three weeks ago in Bauchi for fadama site seeing in the 20 local government areas of the state.
    The Desk Officer of the Bauchi state branch of the Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria, Aliyu Musa has said that the association has 74 farming clusters across the 20 LGAs in the state and each cluster has farmers ranging between 30 to 250 persons. He said the dry season wheat production is in line with the ongoing efforts to boost food security and provide job opportunities to the youths through the agricultural value chain. 
    The state commissioner agriculture, Barrister Jidauna Mbami Tula has assured the stakeholders of the state government’s resolved in training the wheat farmers through the Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme.

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    Again, Cracks Down on Thuggery by Kano police

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    The Kano State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against thuggery, arresting notorious thug Inuwa Zakari, aka “Gundura,” and 14 others. This was discosed by the command’s public relations officer, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.

    Gundura, 24, was wanted for terrorizing the state metropolis and was identified as the assailant who attacked a Vigilante Commander, inflicting life-threatening injuries, and damaged a police vehicle.

    The Arrests

    The arrests were made during clearance operations conducted between October 25-27, 2024, following directives from the State Commissioner of Police Salman Dogo Garba to launch aggressive operations against thuggery. The police sends red and clear signals that such violent activities will not be tolerated.

    Investigation and Prosecution

    The suspects are currently undergoing investigation at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department. Once complete, they will be charged to court to face the full wrath of the law.

    Community Cooperation

    The Commissioner of Police appreciates the public’s continued support and cooperation.

    Background

    This isn’t the first time the Kano State Police Command has taken decisive action against criminal activity.

    The Kano police command previously arrested 269 suspects for looting during a protest in August 2024.

    He urges everyone to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through emergency contact numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.

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    FCDA Land Revocation: 3,273 allottees, SGF, Akume, Gbajabiamila , Buhari children to lose Land ownership.

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    Two weeks notice has been issued by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to 3,273 allottees who are mostly top government officials serving in the current administration of president Bola Tinubu with threats to revoke the Certificates of Occupancy of plots of land they owned.

    Also affected are prominent individuals and corporate organizations. Notable individuals affected include are high-ranking government officials,
    Former governors,
    Serving and former lawmakers and
    Prominent business leaders.

    The FCTA’s move according to the notice is aims to address infrastructural development in Maitama II (A10) District. Landowners are advised to settle their bills promptly to avoid losing property rights.

    Notice Details:

    – 3,273 allottees affected
    – Two-week notice period
    – Reason: Infrastructural development in Maitama II (A10) District

    Affected Individuals:

    – Yusuf Buhari and Zahra Buhari (children of former President Muhammadu Buhari).

    – Femi Gbajabiamila (Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu).

    – Abbas Tajudeen (Speaker of the House of Representatives).

    – George Akume (Secretary to the Government of the Federation).

    – Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Minister of Interior)
    – Bukola Saraki (Former Senate President).

    – Yakubu Dogara (former Speaker of the House of Representatives).

    – Ovie Omo-Agege (former Deputy Senate President).

    – John Eno (Minister of Sports).

    – Abubakar Kyari (Minister of Agriculture and Food Security).

    – Chris Nigige (former Minister of Labour and Employment)

    Former Governors:

    – Theodore Orji
    – Rochas Okorocha
    – Ibikunle Amosun
    – Tanko Al-Makura
    – Joshua Dariye
    – Gabriel Suswam
    – Ibrahim Shekarau
    – Okezie Ikpeazu
    – Jonah Jang
    – Seriake Dickson
    – Adamu Muazu
    – Bukar Abba Ibrahim

    Serving and Former Lawmakers:

    – Dino Melaye
    – Kabiru Marafa
    – Stella Oduah
    – Danjuma Goje
    – Ben Bruce
    – David Umaru
    – Saliu Mustapha
    – Biodun Olujimi
    – Andy Uba
    – Sunday Karimi
    – Olumide Osoba
    – Nicholas Ossai
    – Emmanuel Bwacha
    – Osita Izunaso
    – Julius Ihonvbere
    – Wole Oke
    – Kabiru Gaya
    – Beni Lar
    – Leo Ogor
    – Darlington Nwokocha
    – Petet Nwaoboshi
    – Oker Jev
    – Lynda Ikpeazu
    – Khadijat Ibrahim
    – Obinna Chidoka
    – Philip Aduda
    – Smart Adeyemi
    – Chukwuka Utazi
    – Timothy Golu
    – Edward Pwajok
    – Ali Ndume
    – Ben Obi
    – Binta Garba
    – Teslim Folarin

    Other notable individuals:

    – Adamu Abdullahi (former National Chairman of the APC)
    – Ameh Ebute (third Republic Senate President)

    Key Points:

    -Two-week deadline to settle outstanding payments.

    – Infrastructural development cited as reason for notice.

    – Failure to pay may lead to withdrawal of Rights of Occupancy and reallocation of lands

    The notice warns that failure to pay outstanding land bills, rents, fees, and charges within the stipulated period will result in the withdrawal of the Rights of Occupancy and reallocation of the lands.

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    Change of Name: ALHAJI DAUDA ISMA’IL MAMEH

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    Alhaji Dauda Isma’il Mameh

    I, known and address as ThankGod Simon Mameh and David Simon Mameh now wish to be known and address Alhaji Dauda Isma’il.

    All former documents bearing David Simon Mameh and or ThankGod Simon Mameh remain valid.

    The public and everyone doing business with us should take note please.

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