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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago congratulates his Wife, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago on her 42nd birthday. The Governor in a congratulatory message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes his wife as an exceptional, humble and amazing life partner. He says Allah has indeed blessed him with a good wife, endowed with many good virtues. The Governor applauds his wife for her sacrifice and motherly role in his family. He also commends her for facilitating and organising various empowerment programmes particularly for women and Children and Youths to ensure the success of his administration. The Governor prays that…

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Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has described Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon as a refined and uncontroversial public figure with unwavering commitment to national unity and integrity. In a statement on the occasion of Gowon’s 90th birthday anniversary on Friday, the former Vice President joins Nigerians and others to celebrate this great statesman who had demonstrated leadership acumen, finesse and sagacity in handling the Nigerian civil war. According to Atiku, “healing the wounds of the civil war through national reconciliation was one…

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The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E.Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has commended the troops for their efforts in securing Kaduna State and making the Kaduna/Birnin Gwari road safe. The Minister made the commendation during his two-day operational visit to Kaduna, the Minister visited various military formations, including the Headquarters Sub-Sector 3 Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma Birnin Gwari, 1 Division Area of Responsibility, Pole Wire Military Camp, and the Air Training Command of the Nigeria Air Force. The Minister praised the troops for their resilience and hard work, which has led to significant security improvements in Birnin Gwari. “For…

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Former Military President of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has urged Nigerians to recognize and immortalised the contributions of former head of state, General Yakubu Gowon to peace coexistence of Nigerians. The Former Military President in an exclusive interview at his Minna uphill residence to celebrate General Yakubu Gowon at ninety years commended Gowon’s role in holding Nigeria together, especially in the aftermath of the civil war. He highlighted Gowon’s success in fostering national unity and called on Nigerians to celebrate his accomplishments. Reflecting on the post-war era of reconciliation, of rehabilitation, and reconstruction, Babangida emphasized the importance of learning…

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The Kebbi State Government says it is taking steps to decisively deal with some disgruntled elements shortchanging orphans in the disbursement of funds received from the World Muslim League. The money is being received from this organisation for onward disbursement to orphans to cater for their education and general upkeep. It was reported that the World Muslim League had earlier this month transferred N2.1 billion to 1,849 orphans in the state, through bank transfers, to support their upbringing. Addressing a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Hon. Muhammad Sani-Aliyu described the act as fraudulent,…

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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, congratulates the former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) on his 90th birthday. In a birthday message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, farmer Governor Umaru Bago describes the former Nigeria’s leader as a symbol of humility, unity, and patriotism. He recalls the remarkable leadership the celebrant offered to the nation where he initiated and implemented policies for peace building and unity of the country. The Governor says no doubt, Gen. Gowon is an elder statesman, who has written his name in gold and posterity will be kind to him. He…

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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago led a State Government team on a visit to some sugar Companies in Brazil with a view to studying sugarcane production techniques to achieve success in State State Sugar production project. The Governor was accompanied on the study visit by members of Uttham Sucrotech International Company, a Sugar Producing Company that recently signed an agreement with Niger State Government on sugar production. Governor Umaru Bago and his team visited four sugar factories and rice mills situated in different parts of Brazil specifically to carry out on-the-spot assessments of the companies. Niger State Government had…

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A total sum of N 1.298 trillion September 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue distribution was announced in a statement issued to Journalists by Director Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, at the October 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), in Abuja. The N1.298 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N124.716 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N543.518 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N18.445 billion, Exchange Difference revenue of N462.191 billion and Augmentation of N150.000 billion.…

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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago expresses grief over the explosion of a petrol-laden tanker, in Jigawa State, leading to the death of over 150 people. The Governor in a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, condoles with the government and people of Jigawa State over the incident which he describes as heartbreaking and unfortunate. He says it is indeed a trying moment for the government and people of Jigawa State. According to him, “I share in your pains and griefs. My prayers and that of every Nigerlites are with you.” “I pray that Allah will repose the…

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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the establishment of Niger State Price Control and Monitoring Board. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman disclosed this shortly before inaugurating members of the Board in his Office. Alhaji Usman further stated that the inauguration of eight members to the Niger State Price Control and Monitoring Board marks a significant step in the State’s commitment to ensuring fair pricing and consumer protection. He revealed that the Board is expected to control and stabilize prices of essential commodities across the State, eradicate or reduce to the barest minimum hoarding…

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