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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…
A total sum of N1.578 trillion, being March 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa said the revenue was shared at the April 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja; . The total distributable revenue of N1.578 trillion comprised distributable statutory revenue of N931.325 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N 593.750 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N24.971 billion and Exchange Difference revenue of N28.711 billion. According to a communiqué issued by the Federation…
The Presidency has observed, with dismay, the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Worth noting is that some of these billboards with pictures of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emblazoned on them are springing up in Abuja and Kano in particular. While President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima greatly appreciate their teeming and loyal supporters across the country for their enthusiasm and continuing support, the two leaders do not support any campaign that breaches the laws of the land. The electoral law…
In a stirring tribute to the Nigerian Air Force personnel combating insurgency in the North-East, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, lauded the courage and commitment of troops during a morale-boosting visit to the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno State. Addressing officers and airmen on the frontline, the CAS declared, “Your sacrifices are etched in the history of this nation, and in the hearts of millions of Nigerians who sleep safer because of your vigilance.” Air Marshal Abubakar emphasized that their bravery and resilience in the face of adversity have…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago was the father of the day at the wedding reception of three sons of the Permanent Member I, Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hajiya Fatima Ibrahim Kaka Wabi. The reception, which took place in Minna, also had in attendance members of the Niger State Executive Council, top government functionaries among other well-wishers. In his remarks, the Governor congratulated Kaka Wabi and the couples for the remarkable occasion. He enjoined the couples to be patient and tolerant with their partners, stressing that they should not allow 3rd party in their homes. The Governor prayed to…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulates his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Dr Murtala Muhammad Bagana on his 48th birthday. In a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor describes the celebrant as a young, vibrant hardworking and invaluable asset to his administration, who has made significant impacts in both the Private and Public sectors. He says the commitment and passion of his Special Adviser to the vision of his administration has not only inspired his team but has also made a profound mark in the lives of the people of the state. The Governor…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has Charged newly Recruited Police on Reforms, Ethics and Professionalism. IGP gave the charge as Nigeria Police Force commenced the training exercises for 10,000 new police recruits nationwide tomorrow April 12th, 2025. The intensive training programme is designed to equip the new recruits with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively serve and protect their communities. The training will begin at various police colleges and training schools across the nation. In preparation for the resumption, the Force Headquarters held an orientation ceremony for the Commandants and Directing Staff of the Training Institutions today…