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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago was among several guests and well-wishers that attended the wedding fatiha between Rahmat Binta AlQasim and Abdulrahman Imran. The wedding fatiha took place at Zeenatul Muslimeen Society Mosque Minna. Governor Umaru Bago who stood in as father of the bride, called on the husband to be responsible, and be there for his wife at all times as exemplified by the Holy Prophet. He advised the couple to be patient with each other and ensure that they live in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Hadith The Governor prayed for a peaceful…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru has inaugurated 3 projects in Malagi Community executed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The projects are rural electrification, which has connected Malagi Community to the National Grid, a 500 capacity Jumma’at Mosque and an Islamic School. Governor Umaru Bago while addressing the people of Malagi Community, described the projects as unprecedented and life changing, for the people of the community. He commended the Minister for his efforts which he said are complementary to the State Government, and called on other political office holders to take a leaf from the Minister.…

Etsu Nupe, Alhaji, Yahaya Abubakar has urged political leaders to embark on projects that will have direct bearing on their immediate job communities and constituency at large. The Etsu Nupe made the remark at the commissioning of health facilities, Islamiyya school, water projects and Jummat Mosque in Malagi, finance by the minister of information and National orientation. The event, which took place in Malagi drew dignitaries from across the state, including the Governor of Niger State, Muhammed Bago who commended the Minister’s efforts in promoting education and community development. Also in attendance were heads of agencies under the Ministry of…

The former Secretary of Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT, the late Rafat Idris Salami was on Friday buried at the Gudu Cemetery according to Islamic rites amidst tears, weeping and tributes. Reputable journalists and leaders of the union including the National President of the NUJ, Malam Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, immediate past President, Dr Chris Isiguzo, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike and others were present to bid departed former council scribe farewell. The late Rafat Idris Salami, who was described as a rare gem and an icon  in the in media industry until…

Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the appointments of two new District Heads. Hon. Commissioner Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar Dutsinmari disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. He listed the two district heads as; Musa Jibo Kanya, the district head of Kanya in Zuru Emirate and Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim S/Kudu, the district head of Mungadi (Sarkin Mungadi). While assuring that the appointment was done based on merit, Dutsinmari urged them to be disciplined, honest, transparent and dedicated in the discharge of…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has flagged-off the 39th National Qur’anic recitation competition in Birnin Kebbi. The nine-day long event is expected to be closed on Saturday, Dec. 28, with the crowning of Goni (best male reciter of the year) and Gona (best female reciter of the year). The competition will feature 444 competitors with 222 males and 222 females, where each state of the federation presented six participants to compete in six different categories. Declaring the completion open at the Umaru Waziri Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Gov. Idris expressed delight to have given Kebbi…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has sworn-in four new High Court Judges and two Khadi in the state. Administering the oath of office and oath of allegiance to formalise their positions at Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, the governor urged the appointees to bring their wealth of experience to bear. While congratulating the new judges, Gov. Idris expressed optimism that they would deliver on their assigned responsibilities in view of the fact that he had worked with some of them before. He described the swearing-in of six new judges as a rare privilege…

Niger State Government is to build a stadium in each of the 25 Local Government Areas of the State, to boost sporting activities at the grassroots. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, disclosed this at the Finals of the 45th edition of the Governor’s Cup Football Competition held at the IBBU Lapai Kobo Campus football field in Lapai. The Final match was between Lapai United and Lavun United, where the Lapai United won the match with 3 goals to nothing, to win the trophy of the Competition. Governor Umaru Bago said the pilot project of the Stadium will be in Lapai local…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on the Governing Council of the Federal University of Education (FUE) Kontagora, to be deliberate about education in Niger North Senatorial District of the State. Governor Umaru Bago made the call when he received members of the Governing Council and Management team of the University at the Government House, Minna. He noted that there is a wide gap in the Niger North Senatorial District of the state in terms of education, suggesting that the institution can establish short-term courses to bridge the gap. The Governor said the Federal University of Kontagora should…

By Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad, Ph.D. The tax reform bills recently sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, have generated controversies over the past weeks. Many commentators have expressed their views in support of the bills or against some of their provisions. The Northern Region has expressed vehement objection to the bills. They are against the bills because, in their views, the bills are entirely or partly anti-north. Given most of the observations and the pros and cons of the arguments advanced by the various commentators, it is pertinent to say that whatever views are advanced by…