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The Acting Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba has expressed gratitude to all stakeholders and residents of the State for restraining themselves from active participation in the recent nationwide protest. Comrade Garba in a statewide broadcast said the path of dialogue, commitment to unity, mutual respect demonstrated by the people of the State are commendable, adding that it reflected the very essence of collective dedication to the process and development of the State. “ It is with a deep sense of responsibility that I stand before you today to express our heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders and residents of…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has strongly condemned the action of one Favour Igiebor, who allegedly tore her husband’s International Passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, saying her action constitute an affront against the law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Director General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu said that in furtherance of NOA national identity project campaign, especially as it relates to the National symbols, the Agency will support moves by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to investigate and prosecute such breach in line with section 10 (B) of the Immigration Act, 2015…
The Acting Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba has called on the Youth of the State to continue to engage in meaningful dialogue as it is the most effective way of resolving conflict and promoting peace. He made the call during the 2024 International Youth Day organised by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Niger State Chapter, held at the Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna. The Acting Governor described the event as an avenue to recognise the potential of the youth, their challenges and the critical role they play in shaping the future of the society. Comrade…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulates his Commissioner for Local Government and Cheiftaincy Affairs, Alh. Mua’zu Hamidu Jantabo on his 43rd birthday. In a birthday message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor described the celebrant as a young, vibrant, committed and astute administrator. He says the Commissioner has in many instances demonstrated competence and sincerity of purpose in the development of rural communities in particular and the State in general. The Governor observes that the Commissioner has deployed innovative ideas that are making the Ministry for Local Government and Cheiftaincy Affairs more effective and…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has described the recent attack on the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Champion Zonal Headquarters), along the Federal College of Education (FCE) road in Kontagora, as mindless and cowardly Act. The governor said the barbaric act committed by hoodlums in the early hours of Saturday, which resulted in the burning and looting of the church, is not only an attack on the Christian community, but also a direct affront to the peace and unity in Niger State. “We totally condemn this act and tell our Christian brothers and sisters, as well as other Niger…
Suspected hoodlums in the early hours of Saturday set ablaze the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Champion Zonal Headquarters) situated along Federal College of Education (FCE) road in Kontagora. Findings have it that, the Church was also burnt down ten years ago by unidentified hoodlums who warned that the church building should not be completed. This is as the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Niger state chapter, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna condemned the incident by the unidentified arsonists. The State CAN Chairman while describing the incident as barbaric and uncalled for, said it was a painful thing…
The meeting presided by the President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, MFR was well attended by members of the Central Working Committee, State Council Chairmen and Secretaries resolved as follows; 1. NEC extended the deadline for State Councils in default of payment for 2023 Professional Fees and Check Off Dues to December,31,2023 while State Councils yet to effect payment in 2024 in this regards were given six weeks extension. In consequences of the above, NEC also unanimously extends tenure of the current CWC until the Triennial Delegate conference. However, interested aspirants in the forthcoming Triennial Delegates Conference who have failed to remit…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulates the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Niger State Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu and other officials on their reelection to pilot the affairs of the Union for the next three years. The Governor in a congratulatory message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, says the reelection of Comrade Nmodu and other officials depict an exceptional team work and collective vision of the executive members for continued growth and development of the Union. He observes that the Union has experienced unprecedented progress and development in the first tenure of the Comrade Nmodu led…
The Minister of Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu has paid a sympathy visit to Kebbi State over the recent flood that affected three villages in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The minster, who is the immediate past governor of Kebbi State, visited the affected villages and sympathised with the affected victims. Speaking during a sympathy visit to Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris at Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, Bagudu described the incident as highly pathetic. He encouraged the affected victims to accept the will of God Almighty in good faith and prayed to Almighty to put…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has appealed to well-to-do Muslims to build more Islamic schools to enable the Muslim Ummah perfectly learn their religion. He made the plea while laying the foundation of an Islamic school at Suru in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Friday. The school construction which is being sponsored by Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Suru (A.I. Suru) would be named after late Sheikh Abubakar Giro Argungu. The governor described the gesture as a very good idea and a motivational factor towards boosting the morale of people to lean Islamic knowledge.…