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The attention of the Kebbi State Government has been drawn to an unfortunate news story attributing a most disturbing, most unpatriotic and most insensitive statements to a serving Senator from Kebbi State, Garba Musa Maidoki, representing Kebbi South Senatorial District. The biggest challenge facing the people of Kebbi State today is that of insecurity occasioned by the ruthless activities of bandits in many parts of Kebbi South, some parts of Kebbi North and Kebbi Central. “As a responsible and responsive government, We consider it a sacred duty and responsibility to do everything possible to safeguard the lives and property of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Mohammed Shehu as the Corps Marshal/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). The appointment is for an initial period of four years with effect from 20th May, 2024 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act establishing the Commission. President Tinubu tasks the appointee to bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment. Shehu Mohammed takes over from Dauda Ali Biu as Corps Marshal, FRSC. Biu was appointed as the corps marshal by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. Biu earlier…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a low-key celebration for May 29th, his first anniversary in office. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris made this known on Wednesday 22nd of May 2024 at the ministerial press briefing series held at the Radio House in Abuja. According to him, the move is in line with Tinubu’s desire to serve the country, and efficiently use resources for the good of all Nigerians. He said “The first anniversary will be low key, there will be no celebration, it will be a sectorial presentation by ministries.” “This is in line with…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated its commitment towards strengthening the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Benin Republic for free flow of trade and commerce. Briefing Journalists on Tuesday at a close border meeting between Nigeria and Benin Republic at the Anguwar sule Wara in Benin Republic border station, the Nigeria Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar said that the aim of the meeting was to open a trade and commerce between the two countries. “As directed by the Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Benin Republic should be reopened to strengthen…

Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has increased the minimum wage offered to N54,000. This followed the walkout by the Organised Labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress during the last meeting with the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage. A highly reliable source within the meeting, which is currently ongoing revealed this to one of the popular print media; newspaper in Abuja. The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, insisted on N615,000 minimum wage, arguing that the amount was arrived at after an analysis of the current economic situation…

A Civil Society organization In Niger State; the Vanguard for Equity and Justice (VFEJ) has applauded the transformational leadership of the Commandant General Nigeria Security and Defence Corp NSDC, CG Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi. The Civil Society Organisation commended the Commander General’s commitment to providing a virile and quality leadership for the NSCDC within the period of assumption of office, as the 3rd Substantive Commandant of the corps. Addressing Journalists in Minna, on Monday 20th 2024, tthe Chief executive officer and founder of VFEJ Alhaji Mijinyawa Baba Maude noted that the progress and achievements recorded under the current leadership of…

The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has noticed the publication of misleading narratives on social media claiming that the student loan programme is solely for federal institutions. A statement issued to journalists affirmed that NELFUND categorically state that the information is incorrect. The statement further said that State institutions are unequivocally by law included in the student loan programme. It clarified that the programme is designed to roll out in phases in order to ensure effective and efficient management of the process. The first phase for a start will focus on students attending federal institutions. The second phase,…

Some Islamic clerics have urged pilgrims to be patient with one another in order to perform a successful Hajj. The clerics gave the advice during a sensitisation organised for Kebbi pilgrims in Medina preparatory to their take-off to Mecca. The programme was organised by the 2024 Hajj Da’awah Committee under the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board. Speaking during the exercise, the Sarkin Malaman Kabi, Alhaji Auwalu Danjuma, identified patience as one of the best attitudes that would not only fetch a reward but foster unity among the Muslim Ummah. He, therefore, urged the pilgrims to be patient, disciplined and assist each…

Police Operatives attached to A Division Bida has arrested two suspects, namely; -Philip Adefemi 46yrs -Joseph Micheal 42yrs, both of Masaka area of Nasarawa State.  This was made known in a statement made available to newsmen in Minna by the Niger state police command  spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun. The statement said an incident of ATM card swapping was reported at A Division Bida, that on same date at about 1000hrs, a victim was at a commercial bank in Bida to withdraw money, and he inserted his ATM card in the machine, but could not dispense cash. As a result of…

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman Council Of Traditional Rulers, Niger State , His Royal highness, Alh. Dr. Yahaya Abubakar, CFR has thrown weight on efforts toward the realization of the core objectives of Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) in Niger state. The Royal support came as the team of the Project led by the First Lady of Niger State, Hajiya Fatima Muhammed Bago was in his palace for advocacy visit . The first Lady along with the Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, who is also the Chairman State Steering Committee AGILE, Hajiya Hadiza Asabe Muhammad gave…