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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulates the Emir of Suleja, Malam Muhammadu Awwal Ibrahim, on his 83rd birthday. In a birthday message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the celebrant as selfless and one who has spent most of his lifetime in serving humanity from the public service, to politics and to traditional institutions. Governor Umaru Bago acknowledges the numerous contributions of the Emir to the growth and development of Suleja Emirate, the State, and even Nigeria. He says the octogenarian has written his name in the sands of time by laying a solid foundation as the…

Al-Asas College of Health Technology, Minna’s management has dismissed recent extortion claims related to fees charged to Pharmacy Technician students for their ongoing national examinations. The allegations, which Sahara Reporters published, claim that students were charged a total of N304,000, with breakdowns including N70,000 for indexing, N180,000 for national exams, N30,000 for conduct fees, and N24,000 for transportation to and from Gombe State, where the examinations took place. The college management, however, clarified that these claims are grossly exaggerated and misleading, stating that the college authority collected 70,000 for the index and 180,000 for National examinations only. He added that…

Three Media Aids of Kebbi State Governor on publicity have unanimously resolved to give Tinubu, Kauran Gwandu Movement for Continuity the need support to succeed. The aids comprised; the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Hon. Yakubu Ahmed-BK, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Ahmed Idris, Special Assistant on Communication and Strategies, Alhaji Abdullahi Zuru, Special Assistant on Media, Yahya Sarki. They collectively gave the assurance at a stakeholders’ meeting with the management of TKG and media aids held at the conference hall of TKG. Speaking at the meeting, the Hon. commissioner of information and culture, commended the founder of the…

The attention of the Niger State Government has been drawn to a Press Release, declaring Monday as Public Holiday for the distribution of palliatives. The State Government states categorically that the information on the Press Release is not a recent one. The Press Release being circulated was issued since last year, precisely on the 1st of September 2023. Niger State Government calls on all residents to disregard the information and go about their usual and lawful endeavours.

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago says the first China-Nigeria Economic and Trade Conference ongoing in Beijing China will afford opportunity for both Countries to foster relationship in terms of economic development. Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this when he addressed participants at the event in China. The Governor appreciates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for giving Niger State the opportunity to showcase its potentials to the Chinese to enhance its growth. Umaru Bago described China as giant in Agriculture and industrialization as Niger State tends to benefit from the Conference.

The Governor of Niger State Mohammed Umaru Bago has revealed that he spent part of his leave in China to learn about their agricultural and industrial practices, to explore how they can be replicated in Niger State. Governor Bago who is currently in Beijing, China, as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s delegation on an Official visit and attendance of the Forum of China Africa Cooperation FOCAC stated that he visited some states in China during his visit to acquire knowledge on the practices and possible partnerships. Speaking during the event on the visit with the President, Bago said the…

President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources. Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for mutual development and prosperity. ”The African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness, peace, and stability for our people. We are in this journey together. We believe that we share common interests, which are investments and…

The Kebbi State Government says it has harmonized the Medical Doctors’ salaries to be at par with their colleagues working with the Federal Government’s tertiary health facilities to curb brain drain. The State Commissioner for Health, Comrade Musa Inusa-Isma’il, disclosed this at the handing over of Ambulances to the state owned health facilities at the Ministry of Health in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. The benefiting health facilities included; Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, State Teaching Hospital, Kalgo, General Hospital, Argungu, General Hospital, Yauri, General Hospital, Zuru, and General Hospital, Bunza. Inusa-Isma’il said the essence of the harmonization was to…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has sworn-in the newly 21 Local Government Chairmen in Kebbi State. The new Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and their Councilors were elected into their respective offices during the local government elections held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 across Kebbi State. Speaking shortly after the swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, Gov. Idris charged them to be transparent to their people at the grassroots level. While urging them to operate and open door policy in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, the governor advised the chairmen to…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Credentials Committee for the 8th Triennial Delegates’ Conference (Owerri 2024) has released guidelines and time table for the event. A statement by the Chairman of the committee, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Alhaji Ademu Seidu Haruna, notes that the conference will hold from the 26th to 28th of November, 2024 at Owerri, Imo State capital. According to the statement, all the contestants are expected to avail themselves with the constitution of NUJ as amended, with special attention to Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6, respectively. The statement explained that issuance of nomination forms and…