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His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Umar Faruk Bahago CON has graciously conferred the title of Ubadoman Minna on the former Vice President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations NIPR, Malam Muhammad Dattijo Usman with effect from Friday,14th June, 2024. Usman Dattijo succeeded his late elder Brother Alhaji Umaru Usman. The title of Ubandoman Minna was first conferred on their late Father Alhaji Usman Muhammadu Madaki. May their souls rest in peace. The current office holder of the title of Ubandoman Minna is an educationist of note. Muhammad Usman Dattijo was a Former Registrar at the Federal University of Technology, Minna…
The Nigeria Police Force has raised alarm on the irregularities and alleged corruption of the recently released names of successful candidates in the ongoing 2022-2023 Police Constables Recruitment Exercise. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the development became necessary upon being inundated with a series of complaints and allegations of corruption raised by unsuspecting candidates and stakeholders on the irregularities that marred the exercise most especially the disappearance of the names of screened candidates who were successful to the last stage. Upon careful scrutiny of the list released on the PSC portal, it was discovered that He…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated the Senator representing Niger South Senatorial District, Sen. Peter Ndalikali Jiya as he turns 66 years. The Governor in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the lawmaker as a humble brother who despite the differences in political party has identified with his administration to ensure development in the senatorial district in particular, and the State in general. He commended Senator Ndalikali Jiya for his contributions to nation-building in the 10th National Assembly. The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to operating an open-door policy where everyone is…
The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman psc, fsi has directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and DPOs to adopt proactiveness through intelligence gathering and raid of blackspots within their areas of responsibility, towards ensuring a seamless and peaceful Sallah celebration. (2) He further directs officers to mobilize operational assets such as Anti-riot water canons, gun trucks, patrol vehicles and ensure adequate deployment of Police personnel for visibility policing, show of force and observation points at all entry and exit of the State for water-tight security arrangements before, during and after the festivity. (3) In addition to…
The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country. The Minister assured that the…
The Emir of Gwandu, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar has urged his subjects to sustain the prevailing peace in the state. The Monarch made this known in a statement by Alhaji Laminu Shehu-Kuwwa, Secretary Sebbi State Council of Chiefs, issued to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. The statement explained activities to be carried out on Eid-el-Kabir on Sunday, 10th of Dhul-Hajj 1445 After Hijrah equivalent to June 16, 2024. Shehu-Kuwwa said the Emir would leave his palace at about 8:45a.m. for Central Eid Praying Ground, Birnin Kebbi on Sunday morning. He added that by 8:50a.m. the Emir is expected to…
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai has got full accreditation of over twenty courses by the National Universities Commission (NUC). A letter signed by the Commission’s Acting Director of Accreditation, Engr. Abraham Chundusu on behalf of the Acting Executive Secretary, Chris Maiyaki and addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu, stated that the Commission acted in line with the provision of Section 10(1) of the Education(National Minimum Standard and Establishment of Institutions) Act, CAP E 3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2024 which empowers the Commission to lay down Minimum Academic Standards for all academic programmes taught in…
Niger State Government through the Niger Foods Security System and Logistics Ltd. has secured a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Niger State Agricultural and Mechanisation Development Authority (NAMDA) to support small and medium-holder farmers with farm equipment and inputs to boost food production. The signing of the agreement was presided over by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alh. Abubakar Usman on behalf of Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Government House, Minna. The Executive Chairman of Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun signed on behalf of the State Government while the Managing Director of NAMDA, Muhammad Baba…
The Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, PhD, FCNA, has graciously approved the payment of Sallah gifts ( goron sallah) to all the state’s and local governments workers, pensioners as well as those receiving allowances under the Local governments and the Primary Health Care Development Agency. The payment, which is in two categories, is as follows; State and local government workers are to enjoy N30.000 each, while pensioners and those receiving allowances in the local governments and Primary Health Care, Agency are to receive N 20,000 each as his Sallah largesse to them. The magnanimous gesture, which commences…
Niger State Governor farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated Nigeria’s former Head of State, and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar on his 82nd birthday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor joined family members, friends, and associates of the Gen. Abubakar in celebrating the milestone. He described the former Head of State as an epitome of unity, and a patriotic elder statesman, who has made significant contributions to the growth and stability of the nation and the West African sub-region at large . The farmer Governor noted with delight that…