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Following the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on thursday 11th July, 2024 on the Local Governments autonomy and Governance, we are compelled to intimate you that Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area in Kaduna State is administered by Caretaker Committee installed by Kaduna State government at the moment. The action of installing a Caretaker Chairman of Birnin-Gwari Local Government contravene Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution as affirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria that ” all Local Government Areas should be Democratically Elected”.* It is pertinent to note that an election was held in all the 23 Local…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago has been inaugurated as one of the members of the Presidential Food System Coordinating Unit by the Vice President Kasim Shettima. The Governor Bago joined other critical stakeholders in the Presidential Unit which was created to address the soaring prices of commodities and food crisis in the Country. Vice President Kasim Shettima, after inaugurating the Unit, acknowledged that the Nation is facing a rare food security crisis which demands urgent attention from all critical stakeholders. Governor Umaru Bago used the opportunity to explain the Agricultural policies being implemented in Niger State geared towards boosting…

Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has concluded the luggage checks for the Fifth batch of pilgrims to be airlifted from kingdom of Saudi Arabia back to the State on Saturday 13,July, 2024. The Pilgrims totaling 430 will be conveyed to the king Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jedda very early in the morning tomorrow Saturday,13,July,2024 for takeoff in the evening. The local government areas to be Airlifted are; Lapai, Lavun,, parts of Bosso, and Chanchaga among others. The board disclosed that with the fifth batch ready to be airlifted tomorrow, the Board has successfully airlifted more than 60 percent of the…

President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian workers deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working conditions as the driving force of the nation. Speaking with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) led by Comrade Festus Osifo, on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu said he is concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers and that his administration is prioritizing their concerns.   “I pay attention to everything around me. A happy worker is a productive worker. And society depends on the…

The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, psc, fsi has called for a strict clamp down on illegal mining activities in the state through collaborative effort from all stakeholders. The CP made the call while receiving the Commissioner, Ministry of Mineral Resources, Hon. Garba Sabo Yahaya and his entourage on courtesy visit Thursday 11th July, 2024. During the visit, the Commissioner of Mineral Resources noted that the ministry has been having a tough time with illegal mining activities within the State, hence the need to visit the Commissioner of Police for support and partnership. He asserted…

President Bola Tinubu welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments. The President states that a fundamental challenge to the nation’s advancement over the years has been ineffective local government administration, as governance at the critical cellular level of socio-political configuration is nearly absent. The President emphasizes that the onus is now on local council leaders to ensure that the broad spectrum of Nigerians living at that level are satisfied that they are benefitting from people-oriented service…

The Kebbi State Ministry of Information and Culture has organised a cultural show to portray the rich culture of the state and to strengthen the existing harmonious relationship among the good people of the state. Speaking at the occasion held in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed-BK, said the event was meant to foster unity among different ethnic groups across the state. “The programme is aimed at bringing different tribes in Kebbi State together towards fostering unity and consolidating on the existing harmonious relationship for the progress of the state. “Government is happy to see…

His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has donated 100 Saudi Riyal to each of the pilgrims that were still in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman, Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro Enabo, Jagaban Gwandu disclosed this at a hotel tagged: “Nafisa Nasir Idris House” in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman spoke during an interactive session with the agency’s officials, clerics and other pilgrims that are still in Saudi Arabia. Aliyu-Yaro-Enabo urged the pilgrims to remain calm and law abiding citizens in view of the fact that food and accommodation…

Senator Representing Kogi West, at the National Assembly Senator, Smart Adeyemi has issued a serious warning to individuals, group of people making any statements, publication, castigating any official in elected position in Kogi to desist from such act or face the full wrath of the law. Senator Smart Adeyemi gave the warning in a press statement personally issued to journalists in Abuja. He said those criticizing the leaders from Kogi State are doing so without his interest, knowledge, authorization,or consent, hence should allowed peace to reign for the progress of the state. “The elections activities has come and gone, I…

Alhaji Jabo Haliru Director, Finance, Government House, has been appointed as the new Acting Permanent Secretary of Kebbi State Government House, Birnin Kebbi. Handing over the mantle of leadership to the new acting Permanent Secretary, the immediate past Acting Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Saraki, sought for forgiveness from all, confirming that he had forgiven all that might have wrong him in one way or the other. While assuring the new acting Perm-Sec of necessary support and cooperation, Saraki appealed to the entire staff to support the new Perm-Sec to discharge his duty diligently. He said despite the fact that he…