Ahmed Idris
KenyafarmerMale5.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Ahmed Idris is a rice farmer based in Jigawa, Nigeria, who has had to reduce his farmland from five hectares to two due to skyrocketing input costs. His experiences underline the financial pressures facing local farmers amid rising production costs and the diminishing incentives to grow rice in Nigeria.
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He is accompanied by Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Secretary General Dr Ahmed Idris.
King of Lesotho to tour Taita's climate farming initiativesKenya· 2026-07-26
The statement was issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris.
Kebbi Dismisses Claims of Abandoning Communities to Bandits
Nigeria· 2026-07-25
President Ruto hosted officials of the Kenya Red Cross, led by Secretary-General Ahmed Idris, at State House, Nairobi.
Ruto banks on Kenya Red Cross to roll out national ambulance dispatch centreKenya· 2026-07-22
Ahmed Idris is the Secretary General Kenya Red.
NBA Africa launches basketball programme for students with disabilitiesKenya· 2026-03-07
Ahmed Idris is the Chief Executive of the Kenya Red Cross who mentioned that rescue efforts were hindered by heavy traffic.
23 people killed in Nairobi floods as heavy rains paralyse cityKenya· 2026-03-07
Dr Ahmed Idris is the secretary general of the Kenya Red Cross Society who lauded the organisation for its donation efforts.
40 relief trucks dispatched to seven drought-stricken counties as Kenyans urged to donateKenya· 2026-02-28
Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Ahmed Idris reminded the graduates of their role in strengthening community resilience.
Kenya Red Cross Institute marks 11th graduation, welcomes new humanitarian health workforceKenya· 2025-11-01
Ahmed Idris is the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kebbi State urging citizens to participate in voter registration.
North Rallies Voters as South Leads Pre-RegistrationNigeria· 2025-09-09
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris's press secretary, Ahmed Idris, called for verification of Zulum’s claims.
Senate, Zulum demand swift action from TinubuNigeria· 2025-05-22
A former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, who embezzled N109bn, is still walking the streets of Nigeria.
Quality of institutions and government performanceNigeria· 2025-04-21
Ahmed Idris is the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kebbi State who issued a statement dismissing allegations about substandard materials in a road project.
Kebbi dismisses substandard materials’ allegation in N7bn road projectNigeria· 2025-03-21Ahmed Idris said the killing was part of efforts of the governor to ensure improved security in the state.
Residents rejoice as security agents kill Lakurawa kingpinNigeria· 2025-03-08
Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State governor, stated that the decision to close schools was made after consulting all relevant stakeholders.
Kebbi, Bauchi, Kano rebuff CAN, say schools remain closedNigeria· 2025-03-04
Ahmed Idris was suspended as Accountant-General for alleged money laundering before Nwabuoku's appointment.
Ex-accountant general seeks out-of-court settlementNigeria· 2025-02-27
Ahmed Idris stresses Egypt's consistent support for Palestinian rights and the need for justice in the region.
لا تهجير للفلسطينيين تحت أى ظرف.. أحزاب ونواب: ترامب جانبه الصواب وتصريحاته عن قطاع غزة بعيدة عن الدبلوماسية وتضرب أسس العدالة الدولية فى مقتل.. ويشدون بالموقف المصرى الساعى تسعى لتحقيق سلام شامل وإعادة الإعمار
Egypt· 2025-02-14
Ahmed Idris, a member of the House of Representatives, emphasizes the centrality of the Palestinian issue in Arab politics.
موقف مصر والأردن ثابت لا يتغير.. الأحزاب: فبركة واجتزاء تصريحات عاهل الأردن لتفتيت الصف العربى الرافض لمخطط تهجير الفلسطينيين.. وتؤكد: جزء من حملة لنشر الإحباط وتقويض الجهود العربية الداعم للقضيةEgypt· 2025-02-14
Ahmed Idris is a rice farmer in Jigawa who reduced his farmland from five hectares to two due to unaffordable input costs.
High cost drags rice output to 5.61m MT, lowest in four yearsNigeria· 2025-02-10
