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The Nigerian Correctional Service has built up several controversy discussions after opening a magnificent hotel amid the dilapidating conditions of correctional facilities in the country. The Service on its official Facebook page Monday 13th of May showcased the completion of ‘COCOS Hotel and Gardens’ with photos of the magnificent twin structures of the facility and its different sections. The buildings and other structures were painted in the colours of the Nigerian Correctional Service. NCoS, however, did not mention the location of the hotel and its modus operandi. The 105-room hotel said to be an investment of the Correctional Service Multi-Purpose…

The speaker of the Niger State House ofAssembly Abdulamlik Sarkindaji has called off the wedding for 100 orphan girls, scheduled to take place in his constituency Sarkindaji announced his decision not to attend the event. The choice was made in response to the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Uju Ohannaya legal action against the speaker to halt the wedding. This was revealed by the speaker on Tuesday, May 14th during a press briefing, where he said the minister had gone beyond her jurisdiction. He said the minister should bear the cost of the wedding ceremony. The speaker pledged to cover the…

The speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly Abdulamlik Sarkindaji has called off the wedding for 100 orphan girls, scheduled to take place in his constituency. Sarkindaji announced his decision not to attend the event. The choice was made in response to the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Uju Ohannaya legal action against the speaker to halt the wedding. This was revealed by the speaker on Tuesday, May 14th during a press briefing, where he said the minister had gone beyond her jurisdiction. He said the minister should bear the cost of the wedding ceremony. The speaker pledged to cover…

Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has taken legal action against the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, to halt his plans of marrying off 100 orphaned girls. These girls tragically lost their parents in banditry attacks in the Mariga local government area. Sarkindaji’s proposal to marry off these girls as part of his constituency project sparked outrage, with Kennedy-Ohanenye labeling it as “unacceptable.” She underscored the importance of protecting the rights of these vulnerable children, citing the Child’s Rights Act. “I want to make it clear to the honorable speaker that this is unacceptable…

The Minister of Defence, His Excellency Muhammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has tasked the National Defence space Administrators to embrace the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking to explore new ideas, share best practices , and forge partnerships that will enable the military to confront the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and resilience. The Minister made the call while delivering his speech as the special guest of honour during the opening of a two-day symposium on Defence Space Administration held at Defence Space Administration Abuja on Monday, May 13th, 2024. Badaru pointed out that the knowledge, expertise, and insight that…

Kebbi State Governor, Comerade Dr Nasir Idris, has directed the Ministry of Animal Health, Fisheries and Husbandry to collaborate with the Ministry of Land in the state to revoke the encroached land by the ongoing largest Rice Mills producing company in Birnin Kebbi. The governor stated this on Monday during a tour of ongoing projects spread across the state. He expressed dismay over the citing of the company by “Ni Agira Ltd” located at Bulasa along Kalgo road, adding that the contractor ended up paying just N500,000 for the ground rent for the over 31.93 approved hectares of land. The…

As part of efforts to make pilgrims fulfil their rites in the Holy Land of Mecca, the Executive Governor of the State, Umaru Muhammad Bago has approved the payment of Hadayah (Animal Sacrifice) to all intending Pilgrims in the State. In a press statement issued by the Executive Secretary, Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, he announced that the decision was taken out of magnanimity of the Governor to cushion the effects of the current financial turmoil faced in the country especially intending Pilgrims having suffered from this year’s Hajj fare. The Executive Secretary also issued a…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that the State Government has sought the approval of the Federal Government through the Ministry of Works for the permission to reconstruct the Lapai-Gulu-Muye Federal road. The Governor disclosed this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of the township roads in Lapai Local Government Area. Governor, who reiterated his unwavering determination to transform the State also, revealed that the State Government is also seeking the support of the FIRS/NNPC through tax credit scheme for the road project in addition to the ones recently granted. He said the State Government intends to…

President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to the President-Elect of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Déby, on his election victory. President Tinubu affirms that the successful conduct of elections in the nation underlines the commitment of the government and the people of Chad to democracy and orderly transitions in the region. The President assures President-elect Déby that Nigeria will continue to work closely with the Republic of Chad, as both countries seek to enhance peace, security, and shared prosperity for the mutual benefit of their peoples. The President also calls for sustained, friendly cooperation between both nations, while wishing…

President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to the President-Elect of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Déby, on his election victory. President Tinubu affirms that the successful conduct of elections in the nation underlines the commitment of the government and the people of Chad to democracy and orderly transitions in the region. The President assures President-elect Déby that Nigeria will continue to work closely with the Republic of Chad, as both countries seek to enhance peace, security, and shared prosperity for the mutual benefit of their peoples. The President also calls for sustained, friendly cooperation between both nations, while wishing…