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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has sympathised with the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shetima, over the demise of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Maryam Albishir. The Governor expressed his deepest condolences through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim. He observed that grooming the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Kashim Shetima into a respected and respectful personality speaks volumes of the high moral values of the deceased. The Governor said her devotion to Allah and His will was never in doubt. He then urged the Vice President to accept her demise as the will of…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila as they mark their birthdays. While Governor Sanwo-Olu clocks 59 years, Gbajabiamila turned 62. In a statement,by the Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor described his Counterpart Sanwo-Olu as an inspirational and courageous leader who has remained focused on making a positive impact on his people. He said the Lagos State Governor is no doubt a valuable asset to not only Lagosians but also Nigerians. The Governor acknowledged that Sanwo-Olu is a worthy ally…

Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar led other stakeholders of the party to the Daura residence of former late governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Lawan Kaita on a condolence visit over the loss of the matriarch of the family. The visit, which was greeted with warm reception of Atiku across major townships of the Daura Emirate also saw the former Vice President paying similar courtesy visits to the the Emir of Daura, HRH Alhaji Farouk Umar Farouk and the former President Muhammadu Buhari. He also…

Niger State Governor, Muhammed Umaru Bago has faulted National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON for the ill-treatment of Nigeria Pilgrims during the 2024 Hajj exercise in Saudia Arabia. Governor Umaru Bago who appreciated the Saudia Arabia government for their Hospitality and Nigeria President Bola Tinubu for his efforts lamented that the NAHCO who is saddled with the responsibility of making sure all pilgrims performed Hajj ritual comfortably failed to live up to it expected functions. “If I assess the 2024 Hajj exercise, I will tell you that Nigeria has failed and continued to fail the pilgrims in terms of operations”…

The Kebbi State Government (KBSG) has described the commendation of 2024 Hajj by the leading opposition party in the state as worthless and hypocritical. Reacting to a statement titled: “PDP welcomes 2024 pilgrims and calls for full accountability”, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor said the statement was neither for the good of the state nor its people. “This statement is just a calculated attempt to create confusion amongst the good people of kebbi State. However, people are now very conscious of what His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu is doing to liberate the…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has inducted its 605 new Associate Members. The induction ceremony took place at the Nigerian Television Authority NTA Arena in Abuja on Thursday 20th June, 2024. The induction is one of many part of the Diamond Anniversary celebration of the NIPR, which will climax on June 27, 2024, with an International Colloquium at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, in Abuja. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji, Idris Mohammed Malagi; the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace; and the President/Chairman of the NIPR Governing Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku…

In the mood of Eid-el-Kabir Celebration Former Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has paid sallah homage to General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar at their up Hill residence in Minna. The former Vice President, who is also the Waziri Adamawa was at the residence of the two General to join them in the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir alongside other notable dignitaries. Atiku who acknowledged the importance of paying homage to the two elder state men and democratic giants in Nigeria, Africa and all over the…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has expressed sadness over the demise of the Chief of Moroa in Kaduna State, His Highness, Dr. Tagwai Sambo (OFR). Speaker Abbas, in his condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, in Abuja, commiserated with the Asholyio people in Southern Kaduna, describing the late traditional leader as a peace-loving man. He noted that the late Sambo was not just a traditional ruler but an elder statesman and a great mobiliser of the people for good causes. The Speaker extended his condolences to the people…

The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein has expressed deep sadness on the passing away of a former Accountant General of the Federation, Late Mr Jonah Oguniyi Otunla. In a statement by the Director Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa in Abuja, Madein said the late former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) worked hard to bring the Treasury of the Federation to the present enviable position, especially in the implementation of a series of Public Finance Management Reforms. Madein, who described the Late Otunla as an amiable personality, noted that he has gone to be with…

Nigeria’s former Head of State, General, Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) has applauded the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for its efforts in driving national unity and cohesion since its establishment in 1963. The former Nigerian leader made the commendation while receiving a delegation of the Institute led by the President and Chairman of Council, Dr.Ike Neliaku who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Tuesday 18th, June 2024. General Gowon said “I am happy for the efforts your Institute is making and the support you are rallying to make sure that people believe in Nigeria, which shows that Nigeria…