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Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre (WAMAC) an NGO with the support of MacArthur Foundation has stressed the need to champion the fight against corruption in local languages. To foster the awakened call on the Fight against Corruption in Local Languages, Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre held a Town Hall meeting with the theme: “Safeguarding Public Infrastructure Against Corrupt Practices: The Role of the Community on 24th August 2024, at City Green Hotel, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State. Participants were drawn from the Media, Civil Society Organizations, Community Based Organizations, Religious and Community leaders as well as anti-Corruption, Independent Corrupt Practices and Related…

The Acting Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba has attended the third-days Fidda’u prayer session organised for victims of recent bandits attack in Anguwan Maigero community in Shiroro Local Government Area of the State. The Acting Governor was accompanied by the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, where the prayer session was held in Kuta Central Mosque, Headquarters of Shiroro Local Government Area for the repose of the souls of the victims of the attack. Comrade Yakubu Garba in an interview with newsmen shortly after the prayer session, appealed to the Nigerian Army to as a matter of…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago joins millions of well-wishers in felicitation with the 20th Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar as he attains the age of 68. The Governor, in a congratulatory message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the Sultan of Sokoto as an exemplary leader who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the Nation. He also acknowledges the tireless efforts of the Islamic leader in the propagation of Islam, upholding its tenets as well as ensuring a peaceful co-existence among other religions in…

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commenced the payment of a N70,000 minimum wage to workers in the state. The N70,000 minimum wage payment was in fulfillment of the commitment made by Governor Fintiri during his meeting with the Labour Union on August 19, 2024. A cross-section of civil servants, in interviews after receiving their August salaries, commended Governor Fintiri for keeping his promise to the workers. Saliyatu Mohammad, a civil servant with the Ministry of Land and Survey, expressed her satisfaction, stating that Governor Fintiri had demonstrated his commitment to the welfare of the workers with this gesture.…

The acting Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba was among thousands of symphatisers that thronged the Minna residence of retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice Musa Muhammad Dattijo for the three – day prayer session for his late son, Aliyu Dattijo. The Deputy Chief Imam, Malam Isah Jibril led other Islamic Scholars in offering a series of prayers for the deceased and for Allah to grant him mercy and entry into Aljannah Firdaus. The acting Governor, who commiserated with Justice Musa Dattijo and his family, urged them to keep faith in Allah despite the loss. He described death as an…

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON has strongly condemned the brutal killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto state Alhaji Isa Bawa describing it as heinous and unacceptable. “The killing of Alhaji Isa Bawa of Gatawa District is a senseless and brutal act that will not be tolerated,” the Minister said. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.” Consequent to this, Dr. Matawalle has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to immediately launch a thorough investigation into…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago describes as sensational, the emergence of Hafiz Abdullahi Salisu Abba from Suleja Local Government Area as the second placed winner of the recently concluded 44th edition of the King Abdul Aziz International Quranic recitation Competition held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Governor Umaru Bago through his Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim says the feat attained by Hafiz Abdullahi is a great achievement not only for the Muslim Community in Niger State but Nigeria as a whole. He describes the success of the young Abdullahi Abba as a motivation to other Muslims to aspire and memorize…

Acting Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba has paid a condolence visit to the people of Anguwan Mai-Gero community recently attacked by bandits, leading to the death of many. Comrade Garba who had an interaction with the community members and also assessed the situation, sympathised with them over the incident. Speaking to journalists after the interactive session and under spot assessment, the Acting Governor said the Security Agent will carry out a thorough investigation on the attack and relate the outcome to the government. He observed that insecurity is affecting the outcome of the Agricultural revolution of the present…

The Senate of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai has confirmed the promotions of Dr Ibrahim James Galadima, Mohammed Bello and eight others to Professorial cadre. The announcement for the confirmation was made at the 97th regular meeting of the Senate held in the Senate Chamber, Main Campus, Lapai. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu announced that the State Ministry of Tertiary Education had earlier ratify the promotions in the absence of Council yet to be put in place. Those promoted to professorial seat are: Dr. Ibrahim James Galadima as Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Aliyu Bello Mohammed, Professor of Sociology;…

Nigeria Union of Journalists Niger State Council, has thrown its weight behind agitations for the establishment of special courts to prosecute offenders of Gender Base Violence, GBV. The State Chairman of NUJ Comrade Abu Nmodu, gave the assurance when officials of a Non-Governmental Organization, Global Promoters for Community Initiative, paid him a courtesy visit at IBB Pen House Minna. Comrade Abu Nmodu, said when operational, the Special Courts would assist to decongest conventional courts and also allow for speedy dispensation of justice for GBV victims. He attributed gender base violence to socio-economic and psychological factors which led to maladjustments in…