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The Emir of Argungu in Kebbi State, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu-Mera, has conferred traditional tittle of “San Turakin Kabi” on the Rector of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Dr Usman Sani-Tunga. This is contained in a letter addressed to the rector, personally signed by the Emir and conveyed to the appointee in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. The Traditional Ruler said the decision of the Emirate to confer the tittle on him was based on his immense contributions to the emirate, Kebbi State and Nigeria at large. He enjoined the rector to sustain the good virtues for the benefit of his…
The Chairman NIPR Niger Chapter Alhaji Mamud Abdullahi has sympathised with the NUJ Niger state Council Chairman, Comrade Abu Nmodu on the fire disaster that occurred in the residence. A statement signed by the Chapter’s PRO, Kolos Mohammed, NIPR, Mahmud Abdullahi said he is deeply touched with the incident and urged Abu Nmodu to see it as a test of fate from God. He prayed to God to give him the faith to bear the misfortune, and take a deep solace in God that no live was lost in the incident. The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Niger state chapter…
Niger State Government is to build an entrepreneurship centre for women in Tudun Wada area in Kontagora to make them self-reliant. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago stated this when he inspected the ongoing construction of the Tudun Wada level 2 Primary Healthcare Centre in Kontagora. He explained that the entrepreneurship centre which would be by the level 2 Primary Healthcare Centre, will provide a platform for women around the area and those coming for medical attention, to be engaged in various skills. The Governor expressed satisfaction with the level and quality of work ongoing in Tudun Wada. He said, the level…
Niger State Government is to construct a ring road in Kontagora to further decongest vehicular traffic in the town. The Governor disclosed this while inspecting the road projects in the Local Government area in continuation of his Statewide project monitoring tour. He said a plan will be made for a new Kontagora city with basic social amenities in addition to recreational centres, parks, and hotels along the ring road to add aesthetics to the town. The Governor further stated that trees will also be planted along the ring road in line with the Green Initiative of his administration. He said…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, has called on the officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Niger State Chapter to reconcile all aggrieved members for the overall growth and development of the Party in particular, and the State in general. He made the call when he paid a separate visit to the Kontagora local government and the Zone C APC Secretariats in Kontagora, the headquarters of Zone C Senatorial District. The Governor, who addressed the APC stakeholders from Zone C, stressed the need for unity and patriotism among all party members. He said his administration is determined to take development down…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State expresses shock over the death of Dr. Mahmoud Muhammad Ndatsu, a retired Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and consultant Surgeon with General Hospital Minna. In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor says the death of Dr. Muhammad Ndatsu is a monumental loss to the State considering his impact on the lives of many, especially in the Education and Health sectors. He extends his deepest condolences to the immediate and extended family of the deceased as well as the Ministries of Health and Education over the…
The death has occurred of Dr. Mahmud N. Mohammed. The deceased is the former Permanent Secretary, Niger state Ministry of Education. He died this evening after a brief illness. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Sunday 1st of December at Minna Central Mosque by 10 o’clock in the morning. He is survived by a wife, children, and siblings. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljanah Firdausi and grant the family fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has identified synergy among stakeholders as a veritable tool towards achieving a polio-free society. He made this known while flagging-off Polio Outbreak Immunisation Camping at Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. Gov. Idris has broken the jinx, to be the first governor of Kebbi to personally flagg-off polio immunisation exercise in the state. The governor urged traditional institutions, parents religious and community leaders, development partners and health workers among others to join forces against killer diseases in children under five years. He assured that government on its part, would leave…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, sympathises with the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu over the fire incidence that affected part of his residence in Minna. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the incident as unfortunate and pathetic. He encourages the NUJ Chairman to accept the situation in good faith and as the will of Allah. The Governor prays that Allah, who allowed the fire incident to happen, will replace whatever he has lost to the fire incident.
The Indonesian Government says it is set to assist Nigeria achieve 60 and 40 per cent increase in its milk and meat production respectively in the next five years. Dr Usra Hendra Harahap, the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria made the disclosure during a courtesy visit on Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. The ambassador was in Kebbi to further strengthen partnership between Kebbi State and Indonesia Governments following the visit of Gov. Idris to Indonesia recently. The ambassador was accompanied by a team of experts from Indonesia towards a fruitful and successful discussion. Harahap said…