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The Executive Secretary National University Commission, NUC, Chris Jibreel Maiyaki says Nigeria has a total number of two hundred and seventy two existing universities, yet, it is inadequate to accommodate over 2 Million students seeking for admission yearly. Chris Maiyaki stated this at the first Matriculation and endowment of forty eight students from the faculty of Applied Science, law, Management and Social Science of El-Amin University Minna. Charging the matriculates the Executive Secretary National University Commission said education is the bedrock of any society, as such anyone seeking the best must be resilience. ‘I appreciated the former First Lady and…

The Kebbi State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has organised a stakeholders’ meeting with a view to cementing cordial relationship between political appointees, elites and other politicians in the state. The meeting was held at the Banquet Hall, Government House Birnin Kebbi on Monday. In an opening remark, the Secretary to Kebbi State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida said the essence of the meeting was to brainstorm on how to transform the state and bring unity amongst political elites and ensure good governance. In his speech, the State Party Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru noted with satisfaction the cordial relationship…

All is set for the matriculation of the first sets of the students of El-Amin University Minna, Niger state tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. According to the itinerary of events released by the university, the event is scheduled for ten o’clock in the morning at the school’s auditorium. The Vice-chancellor, Professor, Ladi Hamlai (MFR) on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Governing Council of the University requested the presence of the general public at the matriculation and endowment occasion. The Vice Chancellor said the University Patron, and the Chairman Board of Trust, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (GCFR), and the Acting…

The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has reiterated his administration’s commitment to uplift the standard of sports in the state. He made the confirmation during the closing ceremony of Kebbi State Youth Parliament Cup Tournament held at the FIFA mini stadium in Birnin Kebbi on Sundays. He assured the readiness of his administration to promote sporting activities across the state with a view to encouraging youths participation to showcase their talents. The governor pledged to give the stadium the necessary support to answer its name and to give sportsmen and women the courage to partake in competitions within and…

The Motorcycle Owners Union Of Nigeria (MOUN) Niger State Council has received an approval for the commencement of their operations in the state. This was confirmed by the Niger State Chairman of the Union Comrade Shafiyi Maishara in a press statement issued to Journalists in Minna at the weekend. He said that the approval was given by the Niger State government through the state Commissioner for transport Hajiya Hadiza Idris Ibrahim Kuta stated with the approval issued to the Union full operations of the motorcycle is to commence within Minna and its environs. According to the chairman, the Moun which…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has noticed the rising tide of commentaries, opinions, assumptions and insinuations concerning its progressive investigations into the alleged financial misappropriation in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. At the outset of investigations, past and suspended officials of the Humanitarian Ministry were invited by the Commission and investigations into the alleged fraud involving them have yielded the recovery of N32.7billion and $445,000 so far. Discreet investigations by the EFCC have opened other fraudulent dealings involving Covid -19 funds, the World Bank loan, Abacha recovered loot released to the Ministry by…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has declared a State of Emergency on thuggery and directed security agencies to deal with anyone trying to disrupt the peace in the State. The Governor gave the directive during the annual Mini Durbar organised by former Niger State Governor and Talban Minna, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu. Governor Umaru Bago said the State Government will not condone any form of criminal activity in the State as his administration has zero tolerance for rascality and thuggery. He said he has directed the security agencies to deal decisively with anyone caught up in thuggery or other…

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai says it will matriculate its 17th Regular, 5th Part-time and Long Vacation Training newly admitted students for 2023/2024 academic session. A statement signed by the University Registrar, Alhaji Idris Saleh Kusherki indicated that the matriculation on Thursday, 18th April, 2024 at Abdulsalami A. Abubakar Convocation Arena, Main Campus, Lapai by 10 O’clock prompt in the morning. The state also informed all the Matriculating students their parents and the general public to be seated by 9:00 O’clock in the morning, to ensure orderliness.

The Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) continued its offensive operations against Violent Extremist with a view to restoring normalcy in the region. In the early hours of yesterday, Friday, April 12th, 2024, the troops successfully dominated Babban Doka, Gobirawar Challi, and Kabaro axis under Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, engaging the terrorists in a heavy gun duel. During the operation, our brave troops from Dansadau Forward Operating Base exhibited exceptional courage, overpowering the criminal elements and neutralizing 12 terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds. In a subsequent mop-up patrol, the gallant troops recovered significant…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has paid Sallah homage to former Nigeria leaders and elder statesmen, Generals Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar at their hilltop residences in Minna. The Governor also visited Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu the former Governor of the State, and the wife of former Governor Abdulkadir Abdullahi Kure, Senator Zainab Kure to share in the joy of Eid-El-Fitr. He used the opportunity to pray for the repose of the soul of the late Abdulkadir Kure at his graveside. The Governor and his entourage were also at the residence of his elder brother, the late Mohammed…