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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulates his Special Adviser on Domestic Matters, Abdulhakeem Abdulrahman Oshinuga on his 53rd birthday. In a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the celebrant as his trusted and dependable ally who has become more of a brother. He said their long-standing relationship has weathered so many storms and is still waxing stronger. The Governor appreciates his Special Adviser for his commitment and dedication to making his administration successful, promising that he will continue to support him for more service to humanity. He prays that Allah will bless the new age…

Niger state government has reiterated its determination to work harmoniously with the media to ensure the growth and development of the state. The state made declaration when the Niger state Correspondents Chapel of NUJ led by the Chairman, Comrade Yakubu Mustapha Bina paid a separate courtesy visits to the governor’s media aides at government house Minna. The three media aides to include; the Chief Press Secretary Ibrahim Bologi, Special Adviser Print Media Aisha Wakaso and Special Adviser Digital Media and Strategy Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo who unanimously agreed to work with the media in the interest of the society and the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS. Ambassador Mohammed has had an illustrious career in the foreign service since joining the NIA in 1995. He had served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to the rank of Director and his subsequent appointment as the head of the Nigerian mission to Libya. The 1990 graduate of Bayero University, Kano, had served in North Korea,…

The Kebbi State Government has disbursed N6.5bn to 65, 000 people under ‘Kaura Cares’ Livelihood Support program. While flagging- off the disbursement exercise through Point of Sale (POS) to the targeted beneficiaries in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, Governor Nasir Idris said the livelihood support program is very important and dare to him because it provides privilege to beneficiaries and will improve their living conditions. He said each of the beneficiaries received N100,000 which is unprecedented in the history of the nation and it’s only surpassed by the Federal Government. “This scheme is in fulfilment of my campaign promise to the…

Niger State Government has inaugurated a Task Force on illegal mining in the State to tackle environmental degradation. The Acting Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba inaugurated the Task Force at the Government House, Minna. The Task Force is to Monitor, identify, and report the illegal mining sites in Niger State; Monitor, identify and report child labour on mining sites in the State; Monitor and report security challenges in mining host communities. Also, to identify types of minerals tittles held by companies; Determine compliance with extant mining laws; and Examine other matters that may be connected with successful implementation of the assignments…

The Gwandu Emirate of Kebbi, says it has concluded arrangement to re-introduce “Traditional Annual Horse Racing” to foster unity amongst its subjects. Alhaji Mustapha Usman-Adamu, the Chief Coordinator, Horse Racing Committee of the emirate, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. The chief coordinator spoke shortly after a maiden stakeholders’ meeting on the programme held in Birnin Kebbi. Usman-Adamu, who also holds the traditional title of Sarkin Bargun Ka’oje, said the essence of the meeting was to deliberate on the annual horse racing scheduled to hold in November this year.  He said: “This is our first meeting…

The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun at the weekend in Birnin Kebbi said the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N3bn to Kebbi and other states affected by flood this year, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). While speaking to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi after inspecting some rice farms affected by the flood at Argungu area of the state, he said the Federal Government would support Kebbi and other states affected by the flood with N3bn to mitigate effects of the flood and  enhance effective food production in the country. He said “the federal executive council has…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulates his colleague in Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on the occasion of his 55th birthday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor extolled the leadership qualities of the celebrant. Governor Umaru Bago says the relentless efforts of Governor Zulum in making life meaningful to his people, despite the insurgency in the area, is commendable and an inspiration to many. He observes that the passion and selflessness of the celebrant has continued to endear him not only to the people of Borno State, but across the country…

The Registrar/ Chief Executive, National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi has been elected into the Executive Council of the Association For Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA). Prof. Wushishi was elected as the West Africa Representative in the Executive Council at the just concluded 40th Conference of the Association held at the Century City Conference Centre and Hotels, Cape Town, South Africa. The NECO Helmsman will serve in the 8-member Executive Council with members drawn from other Examination bodies across Africa. The Association of Educational Assessment in Africa was established in 1982 with the aim to promote co-operation amongst…

There is an indication that Doctors in Niger state may embark on a strike soon. The strike action centres around a prolonged response to the yarnings of the Doctors on the anomalies in consequential adjustment on the discrepancies in the position given to the newly employed Doctor as against the existing ones. A Source said many Doctors newly employed by the Niger State Ministry of Health are placed ahead of the one that have been there for many years. “Doctors newly employed are placed on COMES 3 STEP 2 as against the accepted entering point COMES level all over the…