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The Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has approved the appointment of three New District Heads in Gwandu and Arugungu Emirates. This is contained in a statement signed by the Hon. Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsinmari, which was made available to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. He explained that the three new district heads are Umar Isah Yakubu Kangiwa as the new district head of Chibike (Mai Arewa Chibike), Mamuda Bello Marafan Dolekaina ( Marafan Dolekaina) and Prof. Tijjani M. Bande as the district head of Besse. The Commissioner quoted the…

National Hydro Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission N-HYPPADEC has revamped and modernised the New Bussa water works in Niger State which has been in a deplorable condition for decades. The Commission’s Managing Director Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa who made the confirmation while commissioning the project said it will ease the suffering of the people. Managing Director of the commission, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa explained that with the completion of the project the acute shortage of water in the town and neighbouring communities would be a thing of the past while cases of outbreak of water borne diseases will also…

Six people have been reportedly killed while some sustained injuries in the ongoing protest in the Suleja local government area of Niger State. The victims were said to have been killed while security operatives were struggling to dislodge a group of protesters who mounted a barricade on a section of Abuja-Kaduna highway. According to report passengers and motorists plying the highways were trapped on the road for hours while policemen who were around the barricade could not control the youths who outnumbered them. A reinforcement team was sent to the scene where pandemonium occurred. Those killed were Mallam Abu and…

Senator Representing Niger East Senatorial District Mohammed Sani Musa has urged Nigerian citizens to exercise restraint and prioritize peace. Sani Musa made the call against the backdrop of the #EndbadGovernance Protest. He described youths as the backbone of the society and future leader, urging them to channel their energy and frustrations into constructive and peaceful endeavors. Sani Musa said the nation is facing a significant crisis ignition violence and killings in cities across Nigeria, with a wave of destruction and loss of life is deeply troubling and must stop. According to him Violence only perpetuates a cycle of suffering and…

Eleven Miscreants of Kagarko Area of Tafa Local Government Area and Hayin-Diko Gurara area of Niger State who looted and burnt the Local Government The Secretariat of Tafa has been arrested by the state police command. Confirming their arrest, the commands Public Relations Officer Wasiu Abiodu said the hoodlums mobilized and stormed the area vandalized the Secretariat, partly set ablaze two cars and two others vandalized. He said they also looted valuables while the Police and other security agencies responded to the scene, and arrested eleven of them with different dangerous weapons, including firearms and some of the looted items…

A 24-HOUR curfew has been declared in Borno State amid the ongoing hunger protests across the nation. Spokesman for the Command, Nahum Kenneth Daso, who announced this in a statement on Thursday, said the curfew was on the basis of security concern following the bomb explosion of Wednesday. This newspaper had reported how a bomb exploded at a local tea joint in the state on the eve of the nationwide protest. Although sources told this newspaper that 19 persons were killed, the police confirmed 16. In his statement, the police image maker said the curfew was declared in the interest…

Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil. The new governing board has Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group as the Chancellor, retired Supreme Court Justice Audu Aboki as Pro Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council and Professor Ibrahim Bello Kano as member. Other members include, Professor Dije Muhammad Sulaiman, Dr. Fa’iza Mukhtar Adhama, Dr. Aminu Bello Wudil, Dr. Garba Abubakar and the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai. Also the Deputy Vice Chancellors Academic and Administration of the University,…

In anticipation of the nationwide protest against hardship and bad governance scheduled for August 1st, 2024, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ketso, the former deputy governor of Niger State, has issued a heartfelt appeal to Nigerian youths. Recognizing the significance of expressing grievances and seeking positive change, Alhaji Ketso emphasizes that there exist more effective avenues for addressing these issues without resorting to street protests. In the statement, he reiterate the need to draw from recent history, Alhaji Ketso highlights the risk of certain unpatriotic elements hijacking the protest process and destabilizing the country. He added that, “The #EndSARS protest serves as…

A Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Onyeka Onwenu is dead. The iconic singer died on Tuesday 30th of July, 2024 night after performing at an event in Banana Island, Lagos at the age of 72. Onwenu slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. Although, she was confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island, but her family is yet to confirm the death. Apart from her career in the arts, Onyeka Onwenu also had a career in politic, she served as chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture and…

A Coalition of Women Groups in Kebbi State have kicked against the planned nationwide protests against the present administration of President Bola Tinubu. The women made their position known when they staged a peaceful demonstration in Birnin Kebbi in support of the present administration at both state and federal levels. Under the auspices of ‘Mata Zalla’, took to the streets with placards carrying different inscriptions chanting “Bamuson zanga-zanga” meaning “we don’t want protests” in Nigeria. The women expressed confidence in the ability and capability of His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris to take the state to higher level of development…