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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has extended its heartfelt commiserations to Prestige FM Radio following the recent damage of its aerial mast by wind storm that disrupts the operations of the station for a few days. A member of the National Governing Council of the Institute, Mr. Akin Agbejule who delivered the message of the President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, expressed the Institute’s concern over the incident. “This incident has grounded communication entirely in Niger State, but we praise God that the station is now back to life.” Mr. Agbejule encouraged the Management…

Niger State Mohammed Umaru Bago commiserates with the Pro-Chancellor of the Abdulkadir Kure University Minna, Prof. Mohammed Kuta Yahaya over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Yawo Yahaya. In a condolence message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor notes that the deceased was an embodiment of the grace and favour of Allah to have lived up to 99 years on earth. While acknowledging that losing a loved one creates a void regardless of age, Governor Umaru Bago however says the demise of Hajiya Yawo Yahaya is a celebration of life. He says the deceased lived an…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has visited the Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery at St. Petersburg, Russia where he paid tribute to the hundreds of thousands of victims that died during the 900-day siege of Leningrad during World War II. The Governor was in company of the Secretary to the State Government Abubakar Usman and some other top Government Officials including the Chairman Niger Foods, Sammy Adigun where he laid a wreath in respect of the victims. He reflected on the enormous sacrifices made by both civilians and soldiers during the Wars while also showing empathy and solidarity with the Russian…

Niger State Government has opened discussions with one of Russia’s leading financial Institutions, Gazprom Bank Begin Talks with on agricultural investments. The discussion is one of the Governor’s bold initiatives on his State visit to Russia to interact with investors especially in the agricultural sector. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago led the Niger State delegation on the critical meeting which centred on exploring investment opportunities for the State where discussions also focused on agricultural investment plans and financing solutions for equipment acquisition. The partnership between Niger State Government and the Russian financial giants is expectedly to fine tune ways of strategic…

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…