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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago was part of sympathizers at the three day prayer Session held for Late Hajiya Zainab Garba, Wife of his Deputy, Com. Yakubu Garba. The prayer session, held at the Palace of the Emir of Minna was led by the Deputy Imam, Minna Central Mosque, Malam Jibril Imam, who offered a series of prayers for the deceased. He prayed to Allah to continue to have mercy on Late Hajiya Zainab and forgive her shortcomings, even as he acknowledged that she lived a righteous life. Governor Umaru Bago was full of appreciation to all those who…

Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced Sunday, 7th, July 2024 as the first Flight Schedule for the airlift of the State Pilgrims back to Niger State, after successfully completing the 2024 Hajj in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Flight is expected to takeoff from the King Abdul-Aziz International Airport Jedda to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport,Minna. The Executive Secretary, of the Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, said the first flight having 425 using FLYNAS Airplanes, will airlift Pilgrims from Mashegu, and part of Mariga with consideration of some pilgrims who are suffering from health challenges and are undergoing…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has continued to play host to different groups and individuals paying condolence visit at the official residence of his Deputy over the demise of Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Garba, the wife of the Deputy Governor, Com Yakubu Garba. Among those that paid the condolence visit were the family of Mohammed Mustapha Techno, serving and former Ministers, All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts in the State, Mohammed Babangida, the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 7, AIG Ogundele Joshua Ayodeji. Others are delegated from Kagara Emirate, Edati and Munya Local Government Areas as well as…

The Minister of State for Education, Dr, Yusuf Tanko Sununu has flagged-off the construction of Seven State Offices for the smooth operation of the activities of the National Examinations Council (NECO). The Ground Breaking- Ceremony for the Construction of NECO permanent State Office in Lafia, Nasarawa State and the symbolic Ground-breaking of other State Offices was held on Friday in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The new State Offices are for Abia, Jigawa, Lagos, Rivers, Sokoto and Taraba States. Speaking at the Ground breaking ceremony, Dr. Sununu said the projects will bring brighter future for Nigerian Children and commended NECO Registrar for…

Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago is to receive a prestigious Public Service award. The remarkable event which is expected to take place on Saturday the 6th of July 2024 is at the instance of The Best Strategic (TBS) Media, in partnership with the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The prestigious award is in recognition of the exceptional dedication and outstanding performance of the farmer Governor especially in the area of National Policy for Food Security. The presentation of the award which is in line with the renewed hope will be presented to him…

The senate, on Thursday, 4th July passed into law the bill seeking the establishment of North Central Development Commission (NCDC), being sponsored by the senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro PhD and the other senators from North Central Nigeria. The bill, which passed First and Second Readings on the 5th of October, 2023, and 21st of February, 2024 respectively was first sponsored in the 9th Senate by Senator Moro where it passed First and Second Readings but could not get presidential assent before the expiration of the 9th Senate. Senator Moro had…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago joined other sympathisers at the funeral of Hajiya Rukaya Usman Baba Aliyu, an aunt to his Director General (DG) of Protocol, Yerima Abdullahi. The funeral took place at Okada road Minna, where family members, friends, colleagues and many other dignitaries gathered to pray and shared moment of reflection on the life and legacies of the deceased. The Governor, while condoling his DG Protocol and other family members over the loss, urged them to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a good and devoted life. He reminded them that Allah, who…

The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Muhammad Bago has taken several deliberate steps in ensuring the comfort and well-being of pilgrims in this year’s Hajj to Saudi Arabia The Governor has introduced transformative measures to enhance a very good pilgrimage experience for all pilgrims from Niger state. The Governor made this possible through the Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board, under the leadership of the Executive Secretary, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu. Firstly, the Governor, in his magnanimity to cushion the effects of the current financial turmoil faced by the intending Pilgrims having suffered from this year’s Hajj fare, graciously approved…

The Nigerian Red Cross, Niger State branch, has conducted its election, resulting in the emergence of a new executive team. The election, overseen by Dr. Adamu Babale from the Red Cross Headquarters in Abuja, included delegates from the 25 local government areas of Niger State. The event took place at the state head office, Eastern Bypass Maitumbi in Minna. During the inauguration of the newly elected officers, the outgoing chairman, Alh. Hamisu Jankaro, urged the new executive to prioritize the interests of the Red Cross. He highlighted the achievements of the outgoing executive, including securing office space and mobility for…

The Kauran Gwandu Mouthpiece, a Non Governmental Organization, has presented an award of excellence to the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris. Presenting the award in Birnin Kebbi, the association’s Chairman, Abubakar Mohammed Abk pointed out that they decided to honour the Chief Press Secretary due to his hard work and dedication to duty. “We want to proudly make it clear without mixing of words that he his the best press secretary of our time, in view of his simplicity, humility, sincerity and accommodating. “Alhaji Ahmed idris is performing his duties according to the ethics…