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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has felicitated with Christian faithful on the occasion of 2025 Easter. In a message to Christian community in the state on Sunday, the governor described the season as a period of sober reflection. It could be recalled that Easter was formalised as a celebratory day in 325 AD when the Council of Nicaea set guidelines determining the date of Easter and based it on the lunar calendar. Easter also marks the last day of Lent, which is a period of fasting and moderation celebrated by Catholics and some protestant denominations.…

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has called on the Federal Government to be more proactive in its efforts to tackle the menace of violent crimes, kidnapping and armed herdsmen devastating parts of Nigeria. He suggested that such violent and murderous groups should be declared as terrorists and should be treated as such. In his goodwill message to commemorate this year’s Easter celebrations, Senator Mark bemoaned the unabating violent crimes especially in the North Central states of Plateau and Benue that have claimed dozens of lives and properties. An angry Mark stated: “We must not shy away from…

The Niger State Government has announced the commencement of scheduled flight operations from the newly inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, with Overland Airways Limited, the pioneer airline partner. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chuef Executive Officer (CEO) of Overland Airways, Captain Edward Boyo while in Minna, revealed that the flights is scheduled to begin on April 23, 2025, connecting Minna to Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria’s political and commercial capitals. According to him, the achievement comes through the visionary leadership of governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the strategic efforts of the New Niger Development Project…

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman has extended warm felicitations and goodwill messages to all Christians in the State and beyond as they commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday. The SSG in his message to mark the epoch making events stated that this sacred period marks the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which embodies the core values of sacrifice, love, forgiveness, and hope. Virtues that remain fundamental to our collective existence as a people. Alhaji Usman further explained that as Christians observe these holy days, the State Government acknowledged the significance of…

Niger State Government is to support 2,000 students to study medical related courses across health institutions in the Country. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this when he received the management team of a private Medical Institution, Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Osun State on a courtesy visit at the Government House Minna. The Governor said his administration is not relenting in its efforts to improve the health sector in the State, hence, its decision to support medical students to address the challenge of inadequate health personnel, especially at the Primary Health Centres. He revealed that out of the 2,000 students that…

The Kebbi State Council of Chiefs has applauded the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris for appointing the Emir of Arugungu, Alhaji Ismail Mohammed-Mera as the 2025 Amirul Hajji. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary, Council of Chiefs, Laminu Shehu-Kuwwa, issued to Newsmen on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi. The secretary said the commendation became necessary in view of the sense of belonging being given to traditional rulers in the state by the present administration. He noted with satisfaction that His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has been supporting the traditional institutions across the state,…

The Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has officially flagged -off distribution of uniforms and 8kg hand luggages to the intending pilgrims for this year’s pilgrimage as part of the arrangements linedup for 2025/1446 Hajj exercise to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In its symbolic flagg-off on Monday 14/4/2025 at the Board headquarters in Minna, where officials gathered to witness the beginning of the pilgrimage preparations. In his remarks during the Symbolic distribution, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu noted that the distribution is a crucial step in ensuring a smooth and hitch free pilgrimage experience for…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has been honoured with the “most pensioners friendly Governor” award, by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners. The award was presented to the Governor during the 12th quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, held at the Coronation Hall, Government House Kano State. The Governor, who dedicated the award to all Pensioners across the Country, thanked the award organizers for recognizing his efforts in supporting elder statesmen who have sacrificed so much for the Country. He acknowledged the need for significant improvement in the pension administration not only in Niger State but…

The Kebbi State Government has flagged of training and selection of 70 Kebbi indigene students for degree courses in different fields in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative is part of “Kaura Capacity Building Project 2025” under the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Engr. Imran bn Usman. Addressing a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, Engr. Imran bn Usman, Special Adviser (SA) to Kebbi State Governor on Religious Affairs, said each of the 21 Local Government Areas was allocated three slots, while Birnin Kebbi, the state capital was allocated 10 slots, making…

Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, a private company that contributes to national development and industrialisation is set to complete one of the ongoing Lecture Theatre projects in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. A Technical Team led by Arc. Ibrahim Abdullahi of the company’s Civil Project Department visited the University on an on the spot assessment of the project to be completed. The team’s visit was after the University Management ‘s visit to the Chairman of the Company, Colonel Sani Bello, Rtd in Abuja. Commenting after inspecting the abandoned project, Arc. Ibrahim Abdullahi, assured the Management of the Mainstream Energy Solutions, Ltd…