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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago commiserates with the government and people of Borno State over the terrorists attack that killed several farmers and many others missing at the Dumba community, near Baga in Kukawa local government area of the North Eastern State. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the attack as heinous and horrific. He says the news of the attack is indeed sad news to every responsible Nigerian. The Governor, while commending the efforts of the security agents in the fight against terrorism in the country, enjoined them to do more…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir idris Kauran Gwandu has condoled with the Director of Finance Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Alhaji Sanusi Umar-Gwandu over the demise of his father, late Umar Gwandu, who is the Chief Imam of Gwandu town. Condoling the family, the governor described the passing away of late Umar Gwandu as a great loss not only to the state people of Gwandu Emirate but also to the state and the country at large considering his contributions to socio-economic development of the state. Gov. Idris, who prayed for the reposed soul of the deceased, urged…

The Nigerian Union Journalists (NUJ), has appointed the Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu as its Grand Patron for Kebbi State Council. Presenting the certificate to the governor in Abuja to formalise the appointment, the NUJ President, Alhaji Alhassan Yahaya-Abdullahi said the honour was in recognition of his contribution to unionism as well as general wellbeing of his people. He said: “This investiture is a NEC resolution, it is a resolution of the NEC of Nigerian Union of Journalists and I believe is something worthy of emulation. “Today I am happy that I am presenting…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting/appointment of some senior officers to various command, staff and instructional positions. Army spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who announced this in a statement on Saturday, January 11, explained the posting/appointment was part of the COAS strategic moves to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency of the Nigerian Army. Maj.-Gen. Nwachukwu said the redeployment also underscores Nigerian Army’s commitment to ensuring robust and dynamic leadership structure capable of addressing emerging security challenges. He said the redeployment cuts across Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at the Army Headquarters (AHQ), General Officers…

Niger State Government says the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in the state to the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NSERC). The Governor’s Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo on his social media handle X said this significant development marks a new chapter in the state’s approach to managing its energy resources. He added that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago further emphasized that this transition in electricity management is a major victory for the people of Niger State which empowers the state to take charge of its own…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago sympathizes with the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress APC, Niger State Chapter, Musa Danjuma Sarkinkaji popularly known as SK, over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Habi Sarkinkaji. In a condolence message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor, on behalf of the State Executive Council members, extends his heartfelt condolences to the Publicity Secretary, describing the loss of a parent as painful. He says it is no doubt a trying moment for the Sarkinkaji family, and the entire Council members share in their grief. The Governor encourages the Publicity…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has directed that all casual staff working in all the General Hospitals across the State should be paid N80,000 as monthly pay. The Governor gave the directive when he addressed some aggrieved casual workers from the Minna General Hospital, who were at the Government House Minna. He said the decision became imperative to ensure that casual workers are paid in line with the approved Minimum Wage in the State as all of them cannot be absorbed into the State Civil Service. The Governor also directed that those who have served as Casual staff for…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has inaugurated two special Committees in the State. The Committees are; a 21-member State Committee on Population and Housing Census and an 18-man Committee on Boundary Dispute between Bida and Kontagora Emirates. The Governor inaugurated the two Committees simultaneously at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna. He expressed confidence in the personalities that constituted the Committees and called on them to justify the confidence reposed on them by being committed and diligent in discharging their duties. The Governor assured the Committees of his unwavering support to ensure they achieve their set objectives. Speaking…

The Niger State Liquor and Licensing Board has outline strategies to reposition it’s activities and operation in line with it’s mandate of regulating the distribution and consumption of liquor in the State. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Board Barrister Yahaya Halidu disclosed this during a meeting with Liquor distributors and Vendors from Chanchaga, Bosso and Paikoro Local Governments Areas. The Director General said since his assumption in office November Last year the Board has set out modalities to help achieve it’s mandates in accordance with the New Niger Agenda of Governor Umar Muhammed Bago of ensuring…