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The chairman of Correspondents Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Niger State Council and News Editor Prestige FM Minna, Comrade Yakubu Mustapha Bina,s Son and Daughter’s wedding ceremony is slated for Friday second May, twenty twenty five. According to the family, the wedding fatiha of his son Hamza Yahaya Mustapha Bina and Fauziya Umar Ibrahim is scheduled to take place at opposite Tunga Secondary School Field House Minna by eleven o’clock in the morning While also the wedding of his daughter Hassana Yahaya Mustapha Bina and Idris Abubakar Yelwa (NAFDAC) is slated to hold at Mustapha Bina’s residence after…

In its efforts to boost efficiency and effectiveness in grassroots administration, the Kebbi State Local Government Service Commission has organised a training workshop for its personnel. Speaking at the event held at the College of Health Nursing and Midwifery, Birnin Kebbi, the commission’s Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Ashiru-Garba urged the participants to avail themselves of the opportunity to enhance their respective schedules of duty. The training which is for Directors of Local Government is themed: “Strategic Administration and Management of Personnel for Sustainable Development at Local Government Level”. Ashiru-Garba said the training was aimed at providing the participants with both theoretical…

In a strategic step towards promoting environmental sustainability, Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, has officially handed over one hectare of land to the Hydro Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) for the establishment of a tree nursery. Head, Information and Public Relations Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, Rabiu Abubakar Gimba said the initiative marks the beginning of a collaborative afforestation project aimed at combating deforestation and mitigating the effects of climate change, particularly in hydroelectric power producing communities across Niger State. During the formal handover ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of Abdulkadir Kure University, Professor Mohammed Aliyu Paiko, reiterated the institution’s commitment…

Niger State Governor sympathises with the Management and Staff of Prestige FM; a Private Radio Station in Minna, over the collapse of its aerial mast by wind. The Governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the situation as disruptive. Governor Umaru who acknowledges that the disaster has no doubt caused the Radio station temporary setbacks, however encourages the Management and the Staff to see the situation as an act of Allah and believe that He can help them overcome. He commended the Station for its effective contributions in the dissemination of government policies and programmes to the public.…

The Niger State House of Assembly has considered and adopted the report of its House Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, chaired by Hon. (Dr) Alhaji Bello Bako (Rijau). The Committee engaged Representatives of the Ministry for Local Government and Planning Commission to advise on matters of procedure and extant financial rules and regulations. *Budget Breakdown* The Committee disclosed that the Recurrent Expenditure is made up of #96,286,909,470.58 and the Capital Expenditure is made up of #55,434,793,131.53, bringing the total budget size of the Local Government Councils to #151,721,702,602.11. The Committee observed that insecurity in some Local Government…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna, as an alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo made the declaration during the inaugural commercial flight in Niger State, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna. He said the Bola Ahmed Tinubu is better positioned to be the alternative Airport to the one in Abuja because of the standard facilities, including the runway available at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna, and its proximity to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Minister…

The Niger State Government has reassured citizens that the recently imposed curfew on motorcycles and tricycles, popularly known as keke napep, is not intended to punish law abiding citizens. Rather, it is a proactive and urgent measure to address the growing insecurity that has afflicted parts of the state capital in recent days. A statement issued by Special Adviser on Print Media Aisha Wakaso clarified that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago fully understands the challenges this temporary measure may pose to hardworking Nigelites who go about their businesses legitimately. However, the safety of lives and property remains the topmost priority of…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated the Niger State under 15 Youths handball team for coming the first runners at the National under 12/15 Championships held in Umuahia, Abia State. The team, led by the first vice Chairman, Niger State Handball Association, Danjuma Masu who represented the Chairman were at the Government House for the presentation of the trophy won at the Championship. The Governor thanked the team for its outstanding performance and making the State proud. He promised that his administration will continue to support sporting activities among youths in the State.

Niger State Government has suspended movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders from 6pm to 6am in Minna, the State Capital. Governor Umaru Bago made this public at a critical stakeholders security meeting held at the Government House with the traditional title holders in Minna Emirate and the heads of security agencies . Governor Umaru Bago who announced exemption for medical emergency described the measure as temporary aimed at addressing the growing security challenges in the State Capital. The Governor disclosed that he will not stay back and watch criminals continue to perpetrate evil adding that it is the responsibility…

Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has paid a private visit to a private farm, CSS Global integrated farms situated along Abuja-Keffi expressway, Nasarawa State. The visit of Governor Umaru Bago signifies a proactive approach to promoting the state agricultural sector The visit by the Governor is to fashion out ways on how the Niger State Government will work together with the private farm to boost agricultural production in the State. Governor Umaru Bago who expressed delight with the facilities and massive potentials of the private farm disclosed that the State Government will send a team to the farm…