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The Fourth batch of Niger State pilgrims will be airlifted from kingdom of Saudi Arabia back home on Tuesday 24th June, 2024. The Pilgrims will be conveyed to the king Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah, in the morning by 11:am for takeoff to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna by 10:pm. The fourth flight having 482 pilgrims consists of Pilgrims from Chanchaga,Katcha,Paiko, Lavun and Bosso local government areas respectively. The board however assured the pilgrims and their families that all hands are on deck to ensure their timely and safe return to their homes. Consequently the board said…

Following the recent unfortunate incident that led to the tragic loss of one of our students, the Management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, had declared Tuesday, 24th June, and Wednesday, 25th June,2025 as Lectures free days in honour of the deceased student. This is a period of mourning to allow students and staff to reflect and pray for the repose of the soul of the departed. The Management also wish to inform the University community and the general public that normalcy has been fully restored in both Lapai town and the University’s Main and Kobo campuses. This development follows…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has assured the readiness of his administration to partner with Brazilian Government in the development of agriculture and livestock. He gave the assurance on Monday while receiving a delegation from Brazil led by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Cleber Oleviera on a courtesy visit in Government House, Birnin Kebbi. The governor said that the recent growth and successes recorded in Brazilian economy was as a result of their determination in the development of agriculture. He assured that Kebbi State Government would borrow a leave from Brazilian success in…

As the world marks International Widow’s Day, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has called for greater respect and support for widows, stressing that they should never be treated as property to be inherited. Speaking during an event organized by the Women Wing of CAN (WOWICAN) in Niger State, Bishop Yohanna, represented by his deputy Rev. Joshua Marcus, decried the cultural practices that subject widows to dehumanizing treatment. He condemned cases where relatives of deceased men distribute not only the belongings of the deceased but also lay claims…

The Mokwa Flood Relief Support Group has appealed for a concerted effort to end flood disaster and the attendant loss of lives and property in Mokwa Town. The appeal by the Group came in the wake of the flood disaster that occurred in the Town which claimed many lives and destroyed property worth billions of naira and rendered many homeless. The Group’s Chairman, Rtd Assistant Controller-General of Customs Alhaji Ahmed Nasir, noted that the flood disaster highlighted the urgency to address key concerns, adding that beyond the immediate relief measure, the Federal Government and Niger State Government should institute proactive…

Niger state Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago mourns the passing of the Tsoidan Nupe, Mohammed Mustapha Yusuf, and grandfather of the Chairman, Niger State Revenue Service, Alh. Mohammed Etsu. The Governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, says the death of Tsoidan Nupe is a great loss to the Nupe Kingdom in particular and Niger State at large. He commiserates with the Chairman, Niger State Revenue Service Alhaji, Mohammed Etsu, and also extends his heartfelt condolences to the Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh Yahaya Abubakar over the loss of the Tsoidan Nupe. The Governor acknowledges that…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago celebrates his Special Adviser on Media Communication and Strategy, Jonathan Tsado Vatsa on his birthday. In a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer governor, describes the celebrant as a dogged, courageous, and outspoken politician. He recalls the numerous contributions of Mr. Vatsa to the formation, growth, and development of the All Progressives Congress APC in Niger State and also its emergence as the ruling Party in the State. The Governor commends the celebrant, who is also a former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, for his commitment and dedication…

Niger State Government has signed an agreement with Russia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank centred on agriculture, Healthcare education, artificial intelligence. The deal was sealed during the 28th Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum held in Russia where farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago signed on behalf of the State government while the Senior Vice President of Sberbank, Timut Kozintsev signed on behalf of the financial Institution. In the agreement signed, it is expected to bring about development of joint projects in healthcare, agriculture, mining, cyber security and digital education including the design of roadmaps, creation of working groups, and the launching of…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, extends his felicitation to a great philanthropist and an elder statesman, Major, General, Gado Nasko (Rtd), Wambai of Kontagora on his 84th birthday. In a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor, applauds the celebrant for his selflessness and deep compassion towards humanity, especially the less privileged. He acknowledges the zeal and commitment demonstrated by Major General, Nasko in nation-building during his active service years in the military. The governor notes that the celebrant recorded milestone achievements across many sectors in the old Sokoto State when he was the Military…

In an effort to boost water supply to residents, the Kebbi State Government has embarked on the rehabilitation and conversion of boreholes from electricity to solar powered. This is with a view to easing water supply to residents, especially in the present electricity disorder in the state. The state has been experiencing unstable power supply for several weeks as a result of the collapse of five power towers transmitting electricity from Kainji to Kebbi, now under repairs. Addressing Journalists at his office in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Bello Abdullahi Ka’oje, said Gov. Nasir Idris, has…