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The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the dead of one of its pilgrims named Tawalkatu Busare Alako from Jega Local Government Area. Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, Executive Chairman of the board disclosed this in a statement issued to Journalists in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. He said the deceased died on Saturday after a brief illness, adding that her funeral prayer took place at the Al-Masjid Al-Haram (Ka’aba) and buried according to Islamic rites on the same day. The chairman, on behalf of Kebbi Government, extended his heart felt condolences to her immediate family, Kebbi pilgrims and entire…
The former President Atiku ABUBAKAR says the action of the Federal Government in deploying soldiers to Kano in the tussle over the throne of the ancient city is an upset to the peace and security of the state, and also in breach of the 1999 Constitution as Amended. He said in performing their constitutional duties of law making, the Kano State House of Assembly (KSHA) passed the amended Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 in consonance with the provision of Section 4 of the Constitution 1999 as Amended whereas the Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf subsequently…
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has approved the NBTE accreditation fees for College of Nursing Science to facilitate the accreditation of National Diploma and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nursing Sciences Birnin kebbi Confirming the success story to newsmen yesterday in Birnin Kebbi, the Hon. Commissioner for Higher Education Alhaji Issa Abubakar Tunga said that the approval fees will help in the accreditation process thereby upgraded the institution to higher level. The Commissioner assured the readiness of the college to ensure continuity in qualitative teaching and learning in the institution. “We really thank the present administration…
Former Nigerian Leaders, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar have commended the Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO) Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi for the various reforms which he has initiated since his assumption of Office. The former Leaders made the commendation when Prof. Wushishi led the Management of NECO on separate courtesy visits to the Elder Statemen at their respective Hilltop Mansions in Minna. They stated that NECO is very crucial to the educational development of Nigeria, as such the Council need the support of Nigerians. While speaking at the residence of Gen. Babangida, Prof. Wushishi enumerated…
Special Jumm’at prayer was held at the Government House Central Mosque Minn, as part of activities marking the first year anniversary of the present administration. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago was among several worshipers during the two unit congregational Jumm’at prayer led by the Chief Imam of Garima Central Mosque, Mallam Rabiu Garima. Muslim faithful were encouraged to be prayerful and be steadfast in Allah who has solutions to all problems. Special prayer was made for sustained peace, growth, and development of the State and Nation at large. Similar prayer sessions were held in most of the Central Mosques across the…
Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has reiterated his commitment to a clean and renewable energy through green economy. The Farmer Governor reaffirmed this when he presented a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to NNPC Retail Ltd for the establishment of 50 micro filling plants and CNG Truck Parks across the State. The farmer Governor who made the presentation at his Official Residence, Government House Minna, described the event as historic, adding that the provision of filling plants by NNPC and the transitioning from fossil fuel to the use of clean and affordable energy is a welcome development.…
The governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the appointment of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano. He made the announcement after signing the new emirate council law at Government House, Kano, on Thursday 23rd, 2024. The governor signed the law at exactly then minutes past five o’clock, alongside his deputy, the Speaker of the State Assembly and other principal officers in the government. Addressing a media briefing after signing the law, Governor Yusuf directed the sacked monarchs to vacate official residences and palaces and hand over to the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Niger State Chapter has felicitated with the political heavy weight of Minna Alhaji Mohammed Nma Kolo, (Jawon Minna) Special Adviser to the governor on political matters. Alhaji Nma Kolo is a pillar in Niger State politics and has accomplished lots of political strategies that has helped shaped governance in the state over the years. He served as political adviser to previous governments in Niger State where many youths have benefited from his lion heart, improved political practices and provided job opportunities to the political class. Nma Kolo as popularly called is a house hold…
President Bola Tinubu has directed a total and comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees. The Federal Ministry of Education recently released names of nominees for chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members of the boards and councils of universities, Polytechnics, and colleges of education. It also announced that the inauguration and retreat for the nominees will take place on 31 May. However, public reactions showed that the nominations did not reflect the federal character of the country as some states got just one nomination, while some…
The Deputy Governor of Niger State, His Excellency Comrade Yakubu Garba felicitates with the Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the Executive Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Mohammed Nma Kolo, the Jawon Minna on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The Deputy Governor described Alh. Nma Kolo as a political orator, a respected and valuable leader whose unwavering commitment and dedication to the service of the people and humanity earned him so much remarkable achievement in the political landscape of the state. Comrade Yakubu Garba said the exemplary leadership qualities of the Jawon Minna has inspired many to triumph over…