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Cost of Dan Agundi, Tal’udu Bridges Could Build 6,000 Houses for the Masses, Says Activist

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Abba Kabir Yusuf,2019 Gubernatorial Candidate
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state

An estate developer and activist, Malam Mubarak Ibrahim Lawan, has criticized the Kano State Government’s decision to allocate funds for the construction of the Dan Agundi and Tal’udu Junction flyovers in Kano metropolis. He argued that the funds could instead be used to build 6,000 decent houses for the masses.

Malam Mubarak shared his views on his verified Facebook page, stating that a decent house with three bedrooms, a kitchen, and a parlour would cost approximately five million Naira. He noted that with the funds allocated for one of the bridges, 3,000 houses could be built, as each bridge costs the state government 15 billion Naira.

Currently, under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Kano State is constructing two bridges at Dan Agundi and Tal’udu Junctions, each costing the government 15 billion Naira.

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The construction of flyovers in Kano began during Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration (2011-2015) and continued under his successor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (2015-2023). While these overhead bridges have consumed billions of Naira, NIGERIAN TRACKER observes  that rural and community roads in the state remain unmotorable, public schools are in a dilapidated state, and healthcare services are in a critical condition.

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Dep. Sen. President Received Kano SSG, Commissioner Sacked By Gov. Yusuf

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Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin and Dr Baffa Bichi

 

Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin has received Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and Muhammad Gambo Diggol, former SSG and Commissioner of Transport, recently sacked by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

The Deputy Senate President thanked them for the visit.

Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin ,middle flanked by former Commissioner of Transport from right Muhammad Gambo Diggol and Abdullahi Baffa Bichi from right the former SSG

Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin ,middle flanked by former Commissioner of Transport from right Muhammad Gambo Diggol and Abdullahi Baffa Bichi from right the former SSG

Their discussion remains sketchy at the time of filing this report.

Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, the sacked Secretary to the Kano State Government, was a staunch supporter of the Kwankwasiyya movement who ensured the victory of the NNPP.

 

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Biafran Rebels Kill Cameronian Soldiers In Bakassi 

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Five members of Cameroon’s Rapid d’Intervention Battalions (BIR) were reportedly killed Friday morning, March 14, 2025, in the Bakassi Peninsula during an attack by Biafra separatist groups.

Sources close to the groups revealed that the assault was carried out by the Black Marine, the largest faction and the Dragon Fighter Marine afiliated with the Biafra Nations League (BnL).

“At around 6:00 am on Thursday, the group launched explosives, hitting their targets and neutralizing two warships,” the sources claimed.

This marks a violent resurgence months after the arrest of Simon Ekpa, with insiders citing lack of funds as a reason for the group’s previous inactivity.

Reacting to the attack, a source said, “The warships have been withdrawn. The situation is tense, and our men are fully back in action.”

BnL leader, Princewill Chimezie Richards said, “Biafra has come to stay in Bakassi not even Cameroon can stop us.”

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Pro-Wike lawmakers adjourn indefinitely ahead of Fubara’s budget presentation

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The faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Awaehule has adjourned its plenary indefinitely.

The decision was taken during a plenary session held at the assembly quarters in Port Harcourt on Friday.

The move comes just 24 hours after Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, wrote to the assembly, requesting a new date for the presentation of the 2025 appropriation bill.

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