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ICEeL GETS NEW DIRECTOR The Vice-Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu has approved the appointment of Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Baji as the new Director, Institute of Continuing Education and e-learning (ICEeL). Dr. Baji is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Education and Arts. Until his new appointment, Dr. Ibrahim Baji was a Coordinator in the Institute. He was also the Head of Department, Counselling Psychology and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education and Arts. Dr. Baji was appointed to fill in the vacant position created as a result of sudden…
The General Manager of Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) and a member of the state badminton association, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulhamid Mula has said that the ongoing first edition of Gov Mohammed Umar Bago badminton championship has lived up to expectations as a lot of hidden talents have been discovered. Alhaji Ibrahim Mula made this disclosure while speaking to sports Journalists, at the Minna Sports Club complex, the venue of the badminton championship. He disclosed that it was over 30 years since something similar was organized in Niger state where badminton players across the local government areas of the state were…
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to fill in existing and impending vacancies of some states and geo-political zones in the top administrative cadre of the Civil Service of the Federation. The new Federal Permanent Secretaries appointed after a diligent selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation are: (1) Dr. Emanso Umobong Okop – Akwa-Ibom (2) Obi Emeka Vitalis – Anambra (3) Mahmood Fatima Sugra Tabi’a – Bauchi (4) Danjuma Mohammed Sanusi – Jigawa (5) Olusanya Olubunmi – Ondo (6) Dr. Keshinro Maryam…
The Executive Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Arabi, says Kebbi State has excelled among other states that performed the 2024 Hajj. He made the disclosure while interacting with Journalists in Jidda, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The chairman noted with satisfaction that Kebbi State has excelled among other states in different ramification, including pilgrims’ welfare right from Nigeria, good accommodation, feeding, good healthcare, hygiene as well their general wellbeing among others. “This is what is expected of every state. We want other states to borrow a leave from Kebbi State so that this can be a competition…
The attention of the Niger State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has been drawn to a mischievous, callous and false story published by an online media platform with the name of “Beli Media” on above subject matter stating that the camps are deteriorating and thousands of IDP’S are in dire need of basic amenities and facing health challenges. Even though the ministry is focused in discharging its responsibilities of serving the humanity and curbing disasters of all kinds and do not wish to join words with such type of Media platforms who do not physically visit such camps…
A viral video by Joseph Okechukwu claims that the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a Bill Gates-funded “artificial maize.” The video has garnered 67k views on YouTube. Genetically modified maize (corn) is a crop genetically engineered to express desirable traits, such as resistance to pests and herbicides. These maize strains are in use in various countries. In 2021, Nigeria’s National Biosafety Management Agency granted a permit for the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) to conduct advanced yield trials on genetically modified maize. These trials took place during the 2021-22 dry season, with seeds expected for commercial release by the…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says national reorientation is critical to fostering unity and cohesion within Nigeria. Mr Idris said this at the Diamond Celebration of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) held in Abuja on Thursday. He said President Bola Tinubu has directed that national orientation should be given priority in governmental affairs. “What President Bola Tinubu is trying to do is to put national orientation in the centre of affairs of this country because you can do all the roads, you can improve on all the infrastructure, and you can do everything, but…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has advocated the need for the Federal Ministries of Agriculture and Health as well as State Governments to invest massively in the provision of stable crops, fingerlings, and animal husbandry to fight poverty and malnutrition in the country. Governor Umaru Bago stated this when he spoke as one of the panelists at the “Dialogue” aimed at addressing malnutrition surge in Northern Nigeria, put together by Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, held in Abuja. He said Agriculture should not be limited to cropping but be broadened to cover other aspects to explore the value…
The Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor on Women and Affirmative Action, Mary Noel-Berje has commiserated with the Senator representing Niger East, Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa over the death of his Mother-in-law, Hajiya Aisha Suleiman Danladi. The Special Adviser in a statement she personally signed expressed her condolences with the Senator and his family. She described the death of Hajiya Aisha, as a great loss, noting that Hajiya Aisha died at a time her services were most needed. The Special Adviser urged the Lawmaker to accept the demise of his mother-in-law as an act of God which no human…
Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has sympathised with Kontagora Emirate over the loss of Hajiya Hassu Hassan, wife of the Magajin Rafin Kontagora, Alh. Hassan Sani Kontagora. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor, while describing the loss as heartbreaking, extended his deepest condolences to the husband of the deceased, who is also the Chairman of the defunct Hotline Magazine. He noted that separation from loved ones, especially one’s spouse through death, is traumatic. The farmer Governor, however, encouraged Alh. Sani Kontagora to accept the demise of his wife as an…