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The media world has lost a shining star, a beacon of professionalism, and a paragon of humility. Lawal Yusuf Saulawa’s passing leaves a void that can never be filled. His impact on the lives of countless journalists, including mine, is immeasurable. Late Lawal Yusuf Saulawa, who started his journalism career with Broadcasting Corporation of Northern Nigeria (BCNN) as a cameraman, was a creative and passionate force in programming and reportage. He was one of the leading characters of the famous “Zaben Robb Programme”, “Basafce Dan Malam Dogara”, and “Zaman Duniya Iyawa”. His talent and dedication earned him a place at…
Senator Representing Niger East senatorial District, Senator Muhammad Sani Musa 313 has appealed to Nigeria youths to ignore the proposed nationwide protest. He assured that president Bola Ahmed Tinubu will reposition the economy of the country if given an apple of time to do it. In a statement, personally issued to Journalists, the senator affirmed that the numerous challenges bedeviling the country that has caused untold hardship on the people, especially the employed youth will be addressed. Sain Musa said although the hardship and other listed challenges faced by Nigerians are the drive and the desire for the protest but…
Vice chancellor Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai, Professor, Abu Kasim has felicitated with Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, Alhaji Muhammad Barau Muazu the second on the occasion of his fiftieth birthday. The vice chancellor in a congratulatory message, said the management and students of IBBU lapai are proud of the numerous contributions of the Royal Highness all and sundry in the state and the country at large. The Vice Chancellor said the Royal Father has shown exhibited several characters worthy of accollades both Niger state and Nigeria at large. He said from the assension of Sarkin Sudan to the throne he…
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has concluded plans to strengthen and promote Governments efforts on food security in the country. This was made known when a delegation from the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria visited the university on resource inspection of facilities that will actualize the development. The vice chancellor, represented by Deputy vice chancellor Administration, Professor, Hassan Ibrahim, affirmed that the collaboration will go a long way to strengthen research between the university and the Council. The University assured of leveraging in the opportunity to boost food security and key…
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger state council of Traditional Rulers Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has called for unity and peaceful coexistence among different ethnic groups and religious groups in Niger state. The Etsu Nupe said this in his goodwill messages at the third Nko Sallah celebration of Nupe association of Maikunkele held Babandabo Football Field Maikunkele in Bosso Local Government area of the state. He maintained that the unity of the state should remain uppermost in the minds of every ethnicity for the progress and development of the state. Also speaking The District Head of Maikunkele Alhaji Sulaiman Dada said…
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger state has called on faithful not to join the proposed nationwide protest saying “genuine protest can easily be seized by hoodlums and selfish groups to cause enormous havoc on innocent citizens.” In his message titled: Let us shun protest, violence has never yielded positive results that was announced in churches and made available to newsmen, the State CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna described peace as an ongoing and dynamic process that demands perpetual attention and constant effort to attain and maintain. Dr. Yohanna who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora…
Niger Tornadoes Chairman Engr. Ibrahim Dada FNSE, on behalf of the management of the team condoled with the families of Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. He said the news of the death of the two football figures has sent shock waves across the football fraternity, describing it as overwhelming. “To the families of Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, We offer our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved ones. May the cherished memories of their lives, contributions, and legacies bring you comfort during this difficult time. May their souls rest in peace. Senator…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State, felicitates with the 7th Sarkin Sudan, Kontagora, Alh. Muhammad Bara’u Mu’azu II, on his 50th birthday. In a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor eulogised the Emir, describing him as a complete gentleman who is committed to the wellbeing of his subjects. He acknowledged the significant role of the Emir in upholding the long-established values and cultural heritage of the Emirate, which he said have contributed to strengthening of the traditional institutions in the State. The Governor, who noted that 50 years is a landmark age, and a beginning…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago is among the guests that witnessed the wedding fatiha between the Member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency, Saidu Musa Abdullahi and Zainab Abdullahi. The wedding fatiha, conducted by Imam Alhassan Athaul-rahaman, was held at the family residence of the bride in Jos. Imam Athaul-rahaman confirmed the payment and receipt of N250,000 as the bride price and pronounced them husband and wife. Alh. Muhammad Sambo Haruna represented the bride’s family while Alh. Dalhatu Aliyu, Makaman Nupe represented the groom’s family. Special prayer was made for the couple to enjoy a peaceful and blissful union. The Governor,…
Three out of the four House of Assembly members elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State have decamped with their supporters to the All Progressives Congress APC. while announcing their defection during the APC flagg-off campaign for the Local Government Elections at Koko Besse Local Government Aarea of the state, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Usman Muhammad Yankwai said the three lawmakers from the opposition party agreed to decamp to the APC because of the able leadership and performance of Governor Nasir Idris. He said the three defecting PDP…