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Effects Of Subsidy Removal :16 Year Old Girl Dies in Kano

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Malam Mahmud receiving food donations handed over to him by Journalists Tukur S Tukur from a Good Samaritan

 

Rimin Hamza, a small town nestled within the Tarauni Local Government area in Kano North Western Nigeria , was plunged into grief as Mahmud Abdullahi, a resident of the town, lost his 16-year-old daughter, Fiddausi Abdullahi, due to hunger-related complications.

The heart-wrenching incident, which occurred last Friday, has cast a harsh spotlight on the dire circumstances faced by many families in the wake of rising food prices and the removal of fuel subsidies.

Mahmud Abdullahi, who earns a living by guarding tricycles, is a father of six children and is married to a wife. The devastating loss of their daughter has left the family in a state of profound grief.

Rahma Radio Correspondent a private Radio station based in Kano Tukur S Tukur reports that , the family had reached a point where they could not afford to put food on their table, a direct consequence of the soaring food prices that followed the recent removal of fuel subsidies on May 29, 2023.

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In an effort to alleviate their hunger, Mahmud Abdullahi decided to purchase three cups of Ghari, a staple food commonly consumed in the region. However, tragedy struck when the children consumed the Ghari, and they were afflicted by a severe bout of diarrhoea. Fiddausi, the 16-year-old daughter, developed excruciating stomach pain. Frantic efforts were made to rush her to the hospital, but sadly, she passed away on her way.

Medical experts have attributed Fiddausi’s untimely demise to the severe hunger she was experiencing, exacerbated by the consumption of the Ghari.

The incident underscores the perilous situation faced by numerous Nigerians in the aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal. With the cost of living skyrocketing and the price of essential food items soaring to unattainable heights, millions of families across the country find themselves struggling to put food on their plates.

The removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has had a cascading effect on the economy, leading to widespread inflation and a surge in the cost of basic necessities.

As the nation grapples with the ramifications of this policy change, voices of discontent and anguish are growing louder. Citizens from all walks of life are uniting in their calls for urgent government intervention to address the escalating food crisis and prevent further tragedies like the one that befell the Abdullahi family.

The loss of Fiddausi Abdullahi serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive measures to alleviate the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians in these trying times. As the nation mourns this young life lost to hunger, it is hoped that the tragedy will spark meaningful action to mitigate the effects of the economic challenges that have befallen the country

Source:Rahma Radio

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Former Kano LG Chairmen Endorse Tinubu, Reaffirm Loyalty to Ganduje as Kano APC Leader

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‎Former local government chairmen in Kano State who served between 2014 and 2024 under the administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term and reaffirmed their loyalty to the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ganduje, as the party’s leader in Kano State.
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‎The former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the state, Baffa Takai, made this position known during a closed-door meeting with Kano APC stakeholders in Abuja.
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‎‎The former local government chairmen also expressed their solidarity with APC stakeholders under the leadership of Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, commending their efforts toward promoting unity and progress within the party.
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‎They called on other party members to join hands with them in fostering peace, unity, and progress within the APC.
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‎The group further reaffirmed its commitment to the party’s ideals and principles and pledged to continue working collectively to strengthen the party and ensure its victory in future elections.

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President Tinubu Graces Late President Buhari’s Book Launch

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The family of the late president Buhari, on 15 December, 2025, launched a book entitled “From Soldier to Stateman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari”

The event took place at the presidential villa with dignitaries in attendance include: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Aisha Buhari, the wife of the late president Buhari, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the president, Dr. Charles Omole, the Author of the book, Adama Borrow, the president of Gambia, Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and many others.

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Speaking at the launch of the biography, Tinubu said Buhari’s legacy of integrity and modesty would continue to inspire Nigerians.

The president described the late president Buhari as a “leader of quiet strength and discipline.”

“President Muhammadu Buhari left behind a reputation for integrity, a spartan lifestyle, and the belief that public office is a trust and not a windfall,” Tinubu said.

He recounted his political journey with Buhari, decorating him as a consistent patriot whose honesty was acknowledged even by critics, adding that their political partnership taught the value of cooperation across differences.

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Prominent Kano Politician Ibrahim Little Sues Danagundi, Ibn Sina Over Hisbah Establishment

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A chieftain and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin “Little,” has filed a legal action at the Kano State High Court challenging the establishment of an Independent Hisbah body in the state.

It will be recalled that Little had earlier written to the concerned parties, urging them to suspend the move in the interest of peace and stability in the state. A copy of the letter, addressed to former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was also sent to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Baffa Babba Danagundi; Haruna Ibn Sina; and the Department of State Services (DSS).

According to his Executive Assistant and Media Aide, Adnan Mukhtar, Little decided to seek legal redress following what he described as the respondents’ persistence and insistence on proceeding with the establishment of the Independent Hisbah.

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“Dissatisfied with their recent actions and continued insistence on moving forward with the establishment process, Little approached the Kano State High Court to seek redress,” Mukhtar said.

Those listed as respondents in the suit include the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, the Kano State House of Assembly, the Attorney General of Kano State, the Kano State Hisbah Board, Baffa Babba Danagundi, and Haruna Ibn Sina.

In an official statement posted on his Facebook page, Little said:

“I have today instructed my lawyers to file an action challenging the establishment of an Independent Hisbah in Kano State. This follows my recent letter to the parties concerned and their insistence on proceeding with the establishment of the Independent Hisbah.

 

“I believe this move is an attempt to disrupt our peaceful coexistence at a time when the state is facing security challenges.

 

“The peace of Kano State remains our utmost priority.

Kano Sabuwa, In sha Allahu.”

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