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By Abubakar Sadeeq, Minna The Niger State Commissioner for Communications Technology and Digital Economy, Suleiman Isah also decried the spike in vandalisation of Telecom facilities across the state. He made this known when he paid a courtesy visit on the Niger State Commandant of Security and Civil Defence Corps, Joachin Okafor at the NSCDC State Command’s Headquarters in Minna. “We had a meeting with Association of Telecom Operators of Nigeria, last two weeks and they informed us that they have had a spike in issues of vandalisation telecom equipment in the state.” He said. Isah said he was at the…

Nigeria Union of Teachers, Niger State Council says it will continue to discuss with state government to ensure better working condition of primary school teachers in the state. The state NUT Chairman, Comrade Akayago Mohammed Adamu stated this in a chat with news men shortly after a special prayer session organised by the Union at teacher House Tungan Goro Minna. Comrade Akayago Adamu decried the level of neglect shown to teachers by the present administration, stressing that teaches are the least paid among the work force in the state. He said the special prayer session was organised for schools and…

Chairman, Zungeru Dam Project Compensation Committee and Niger state Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba says the present administration of the state has vowed to put to rest incessant issues arising from the project and payment of compensation. Comrade Yakubu Garba stated this when he paid unscheduled visit to the subcommittee responsible for the payment of compensation to supervise the ongoing payment exercise at the court in Minna Niger state capital. The Deputy Governor further explained that the committee has introduced new policies and strategies in the payment procedures,   with a view to addressing some of the issues affecting the…

Niger State Government has reiterated commitment to providing Primary Health care for communities across the State. The Commissioner for Health Doctor Ibrahim Dangana gave the assurance at the commissioning of the Nikangbe Primary Health care Centre, named Elizabeth Shaba Maternal and child health clinic renovated by the Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government area, Aminu Yakubu Ladan. Doctor Dangana noted that governor Umar Mahammad Bago is determined to improve health care facilities in rural areas and the state at large by creating new health care centres and renovating dilapidated ones. The Commissioner charged the community to own and take advantage of…

Niger State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Nasiru Muazu as the Chairman of the state judicial Service Commission. The House also confirmed the appointments of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Kigera, Adamu isah Mashegu, Barrister Adamu Usman, Barrister Waziri Abdulkadir, Isyaku fawa as members of the State Judicial Service Commission. Presenting the report to the house during the plenary, shortly before their confirmation, chairman House standing committee on judiciary and legal matters and member representing Borgu constituency Abdulrahman Bala Gambo said the nominees were screened to ascertain their eligibility and qualification for the appointment. He said the curriculum…

President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, February fifteen, depart Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the thiry-seventh Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The theme of this year’s summit is ‘‘Educate an African fit for the twenty-first Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.’’ The President will join other African leaders in high-level meetings on institutional reforms of the African Union; peace and security; specific thematic issues such as climate change, as well as modalities of participation and…

Federal Government has declared that Governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, owe Nigerians an explanation on whether or not they spent increased allocations on their people. This was made known in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi who said the government is running effectively and can pay all its bills while maintaining a healthy trade balance with trading partners worldwide. The Federal Government’s reaction comes on the heels of a statement by the PDP Governors’ call to the APC-led federal government to rise to the occasion and address…

The Presidency has called for an enquiry into the civil service framework in order to eliminate individuals it refers to as “moles” who are loyal to the main opposition, People’s Democratic Party PDP. The Presidency alledged that the moles are responsible for the unauthorized disclosure of classified documents. The allegation was sequel to an internal memo revealed to the public, indicating that President Bola Tinubu allegedly sanctioned the disbursement of 500 million naira from a total of 1billion naira to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The allocated funds were intended for the inauguration of…

Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has delegated Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.  The Vice President had also represented the President at the semi-finals when the Super Eagles take on South Africa in a pulsating encounter. The Nigerian national team, Super Eagle is also set to face the host, Côte d’Ivoire, in a thrilling rematch at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday, February Eleventh. The match will rekindle the memories of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory in the group stage secured through Captain…

Gov. Umaru Bago Felicitates IBB’S first Son Mohammed Babangida @ 52 nd Birthday. By Our Correspondent. Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated the first son of the former Military President of Nigeria, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Mohammed Babangida on his 52nd birthday. In a birthday message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Farmer Governor extolled the virtues of Mohammed Babangida. He described the celebrant as a great entrepreneur and philanthropist who has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the State. The Farmer Governor said Mohammed Babangida’s efforts in empowering youths in the State especially…