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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (CFR) has flagged-off the inaugural airlift of 2024 Hajji exercise from Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The grand ceremony took place at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday with distinguished personalities in attendance. The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, urged the intending pilgrims to pray for peace, unity and progress of the country. He charged the intending pilgrims to abide by all rules and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and urged them to avoid any illicit act capable of affecting the integrity of…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that the State Government plans to contribute 50 million metric tons of food crops annually to the national strategic grains reserve by utilizing about 3 million hectares by 2030. The Governor stated this during a Town Hall meeting with critical stakeholders in the State, organised by the Office of the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Khadijat Kareem Omotayo, in Minna. Governor Umaru Bago who was represented by his Special Adviser on Social Investment Programmes, Hauwa Bako Muhammad reiterated that the State Government is ambitious to become the largest sub-national…
The federal government has revealed it’s intention to harness the N20 trillion pension fund and other locally available resources for infrastructure development in Nigeria. Finance Minister and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. He said the initiative forms a key part of Tinubu’s broader reforms to stabilise the economy amid high inflation and interest rates. He added that it was a significant step towards driving economic progress and addressing critical infrastructure needs. According to Edun, with over N20…
My attention is drawn to a disturbing disclosure by the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, as he addressed State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, 14 May. Atiku on his verified X handle said the Minister affirmed that Federal Government on a move to rev up economic growth by unlocking N20 trillion from the nation’s pension funds and other funds to finance critical infrastructure projects across the country. The said Minister also indicated that although “the initiative is expected to attract foreign investment interest over time”,…
In a bid to enforce mining regulations, the Ministry of Mineral Resources embarked on a surprise visit to a mining site three arm zone earlier today. Led by Director of Mining, Garba Adamu Musa, the ministry officials were joined by members of Nigeria Hunter’s Association. The operation resulted in the arrest of 30 persons, 22 men, among were 8 underage boys and 18 women, 7 of whom were underage, for their involvement in illegal mining activities. The arrest person were taking to the GRA Police Stations Minna Niger State for proper prosecution for their involvement in the illegal mining activities…
Former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar congratulates the Awujale of Ijebu-Ode and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, respectively on their 90th and 64th birthday anniversary. The congratulatory message to Awujale and Adeleke was contained in a press statement by the Atiku Media Office in Abuja on Monday. According to Atiku, “the celebration of Awujale on his 90th birthday gives me great joy. “Oba Adetona has remained a beacon of modesty and glamour in the way he carries on as the paramount ruler of Ijebu people, and it is…
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has charged all intending pilgrims from Kebbi State be good ambassadors of the state and the country at large. He stated this on Tuesday when he took an official visit to Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu Hajji Camp in Birnin Kebbi to beat farewell to the first batch of intending pilgrims from the state. The governor advised the pilgrims to pray for the unity, peace, progress and stability of the country. He reminded the pilgrims that their journey to the Holy land was to observe prayers and enjoy the fruits of Prophet Muhammad…
The Special Adviser to Kebbi State Governor on International Donor Agencies, Dr Usman Buhari-Ali-Gwandu has called on the state and local based Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Community Based Organisations, and Private Foundations in Kebbi State to take advantage of available opportunities to register with international organisations. This is contained in a statement personally issued by the special adviser after his return from the 2024 Europe Day upon special invitation by the European Union Head of Delegations to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, held at the European House in Abuja recently. Buhari-Ali-Gwandu observed that such collaboration and partnership were expected to…
Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has unveiled the new official seal of the State Government, marking a significant moment in the history of the State In a statement, highlighting the features, significance, and importance of the seal initiated by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, described the event as ceremonial, filled with pride and symbolism. He said the new seal, which was meticulously crafted and designed, embodies the core values and aspirations of the government and its people. According to him, the centerpiece of the seal is characterised by a political map…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has said that arrangements were underway to entice the state civil servants with numerous packages to boost their morale for effective and efficient service delivery. He stated this on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of a three-day workshop on Basic Accountanting Principles and Application for Cashiers and Finance Clerk across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The programme was organised by the Local Government Service Commission incollaboration with the POBICON Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin-Kebbi. The programme was with a view to streamlining effective service delivery. The Governor, who commended the efforts…