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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands that the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio immediately step aside and allow for an independent investigation into the allegation that a staggering N3.7 trillion was discreetly inserted into the 2024 budget for alleged non-existent projects. The Party also demands that Senator Akpabio immediately reports at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the pending case of alleged looting of N108 billion belonging to the people of Akwa Ibom State under his watch as Governor of the State. Furthermore, the Senate President should speak out on the reported N86 billion contract scam in the…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. This directive is in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary summit on February 24, 2024, in Abuja. ECOWAS leaders had agreed to lift economic sanctions against the Republic of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. The President has directed that the following sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger be lifted immediately: (1) Closure of land and air borders…
1. His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has approved the appointment of the Chairman and Commissioners of the FCT Civil Service Commission. 2. They are: Engr. Emeka Ezeh – Chairman Hon. Ahmed Mohammed – North West Chief Anthony Okeah – South-South Mohammed Magaji Ibrahim – North East Miskoom Alexander Naantuam – North Central Hon. Jide Jimoh – South West Barrister Martin Azubike – South East 3.Similarly, Mr. President also approved the following to fill existing vacancies in some critical agencies of the FCTA. They are: Abdulkadir Zulkarfi – Coordinator Satellite Town Development Department; ii. Chief Felix Obuah – Coordinator…
The Agro Ranger squad of the Niger State Command of Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will partner with the Niger state Governor, Umar Mohammed Bago Agro Allied investment in the state. The state commandant of the NSCDC, Joachin Okafor gave the assurance in Minna, the Capital City of the State. He stated that the Agro Range squad of the Corps was established in 2016 through the initiative of Federal Ministry Agricultures and the Federal Ministry of Interior in ensuring the security and safeguarding as well as the Protection of Agro Allied investment, farmland , farmers herders…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has guaranteed continued support to the Farmer Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago to achieve his desire of feeding the nation. President Tinubu made the promise when he inaugurated equipment for mechanized agricultural activities and the irrigation system for the special Agro Processing Free Zone as well as the remodelled and upgraded International Airport renamed after him in Minna. The President who commended the level of commitment and leadership style of Governor Umaru Bago, said he must support the Governor. According to him, “I can guarantee you of Federal support. I will partner…
Resource inspection teams from the National Universities Commission (NUC) have commended the Management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai for ensuring adequate preparations toward the takeoff of Faculty of Law and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Institution in the next academic session. The team which was a combination of Director Academic Planning of NUC, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Professor of Law as well as renowned Professors of Pharmaceutical Sciences from high ranking universities in the country were received by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu at the Management Meeting Room of the University. Speaking while receiving…
By Abubakar Sadeeq The Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line has been vandised and conductors stolen at a time citizens are experiencing epileptic power supply. The General Manager, Public Affairs of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ndidi Mbah who announced this in a statement said it is 5th vandalisation in February and March this year. According to him, “At approximately 9am this morning, the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line experienced a trip. Following initial investigations, TCN engineers attempted to restore operation but were unsuccessful. Subsequently, efforts were made to identify the fault location. Hence, linesmen were dispatched to physically patrol the suspected area.…
As the Muslim Ummah commence this year’s Ramadan fast, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has advocated the need for muslims to get closer to Allah by engaging in activities that would earn them eternal reward. In a Ramadan message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Farmer Governor said the month of Ramadan is a special period for spiritual rejuvenation. He noted that Ramadan which is one of the pillars of Islam comes with favour, forgiveness, and blessings from Allah to those who participate in it. While calling on the Muslims to use the Holy month…
Niger State Government has renamed the Abubakar Imam Kagara International Airport Minna to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport ahead of the State Visit of the President. The Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Aminu Suleman Takuma who was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Governance and Reform, Dr. Isah Adamu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Government House, Minna on the State Government’s readiness to receive the number one citizen of the country. He explained that the renaming of the Airport was based on the support of the President to the State so far. The Commissioner…
Kongila United of Minna has emerged the winners of the second edition of Masaro Peace and Unity football competition. Kongila United defeated T-Boys of Tunga , Minna by 5-4 through penalty shootouts after both teams ended one all at regulation time. Kongila United took the lead at about 25 minutes into the game through Shokky James, while Ambali Abduljaleel got the equalizer for the T-Boys about 10 minutes later, forcing the game to end 1-1 at the end of regulation time. Speaking at the finals, the donor and sponsor of the tournament, Alh. Yusuf Isah Masaro said the gesture was…