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The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salary of Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU). The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) made this known in a statement issued by Director Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa statement in Abuja. According to the OAGF, the Federal Government has also released funds for payment of benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector (NUPCPS) The OAGF said payments to the Non-Academic Staff of Federal Universities had commenced and many have confirmed receipt. The Office reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment…

Niger State Government is to equip 100,000 youth in the State with various Agricultural and vocational skills. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this at the distribution of start-up kits to the over 5,000 graduates of Youth Transformation Programme of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) held at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna. He noted that nations that have grown, paid more attention to skills, adding that many development partners have expressed willingness to partner with the State in training the youth on different skills. The Governor appreciated the N-HYPPADEC for the initiative, describing…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has called on all Nigerlites to live in unity with one another for accelerated development. Governor Umaru Bago made the call during an annual Christian Musical concert tagged “SHOUT” held at the Trade Fair Complex, Minna. He said unity is a critical element in maintaining peace and progress. The Governor also urged the people to imbibe the virtue of tolerance, regardless of one’s religious background. He used the medium to reiterate the commitment of his administration to better the lives of the people through various projects, adding that he will not relent in…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that an Executive Bill; “Responsible Mining” is to be sent to the State Assembly for passage, to sanitize mining activities in the State. He stated this when he received the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, led by its Chairman, Sen. Ekong Sampson at his official residence at the Government House Minna. The Governor said the Bill when passed into law will spell out the procedures to follow in terms of mining, thereby getting rid of all forms of irregularities in the mining sector. He said the State Government has held a series…

A disturbing video of malnourished children being arraigned before a Federal High Court on the orders of the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has been brought to my notice. The horrible scene reminiscent of a Nazi concentration camp once again reflects the low premium the current government places on the lives of the vulnerable, especially children. For emphasis, Section 11 of the Child’s Rights Act guarantees dignity of the child. It states that, “Every child is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person, and accordingly, no child shall be ‐ (a) subjected to physical, mental or emotional injury, abuse,…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has cautioned the judiciary against setting Rivers State on fire in the wake of the Wednesday judgment wherein a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to halt all payments to the state. In a statement Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the former Vice President, said it was appalling that some elements loyal to the Federal Government were pulling the strings from behind. Atiku wondered why Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order when it was public knowledge that Rivers State had already challenged the Court of Appeal’s…

The Chief Imam of Morris Central Mosque Minna the Niger State Capital, Sheikh Attahiru Bala Dukkku, has appealed to Nigerians especially the wealthy Muslims to assist the poor and the less previledged amidst economic hardship facing the country. Sheikh Attahiru stated this in an interview with some Journalists shortly after leading the Friday prayers in Minna. The Imam stressed the need for government at all levels and the wealthy in the society to do more to help the poor in order to reduce poverty and crime in the country. He also charged traders to desist from hoarding and unnecessary inflating…

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has said his administration remains committed to the growth and development of the education sector for the overall good of the State. Governor Umaru Bago stated this when he received the Management of Newgate University Minna led by its Pro-Chancellor, Hassan Nuhu, on a thank-you visit to Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Government House Minna. The Governor, who acknowledged that no meaningful society can exist without education, stressed that he remains desirous of promoting education at all levels He recalled how he benefited from free education, and how Government Schools had hitherto produced…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has been presented with a merit award by the All Progressives Congress (APC), Niger State Chapter. The award presentation was done by the Speaker, Niger State House of Assembly, AbdulMalik Sarkin Daji on behalf of the APC at the Party State Secretariat, Minna. The award was in recognition of the people orientated projects being implemented across the State. Governor Umaru Bago appreciated the Party for the award and assured that his administration will sustain its developmental strides.

Niger State Governor, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on his counterparts in the Northern Nigeria to invest in research and studies to end insecurity and other challenges confronting the region. The Governor made the call when he received on courtesy call, the National, and State officials of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Government House, Minna. He explained that experts are needed in solving security issues and social vices, adding that the ACF should continue to harp on the need for all critical stakeholders in the region to prioritise Northern agenda. The Governor expressed concern on why the…