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The galant efforts of joint security personnel have yielded a positive result as all the nine abducted Kanya residents in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State have been rescued except one person, an official disclosed. AbdurRahman Usman Zaga, Director, Security, Cabinet Office, who disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, also said the gallant team engaged the bandits in a gun duel and forcefully rescued the victims “but one is still in captivity.” He explained that the success story was possible following the consistent efforts of His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu in supporting the security…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state. He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions. President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately. While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the…

The Kebbi State Government has expressed serious concerned over the abduction of the District Head of Kanya, Alhji Aliyu Isah Kanya in Danko Wasagu Local Government Areas, who was kidnapped by suspected bandits alongside nine others. His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu made the pledge in Birnin Kebbi while reacting to the development which he described as unfortunate. The governor said he was highly disturbed on receiving the news of the abduction but assured that government in collaboration with security agencies were doing everything possible to rescue the district head and other abducted people. “I want to use…

The Niger State Government has secured a two point five billion naira agreement with the National Agricultural Development Fund NADF for the cultivation of Rice, Soya Bean, Maize and Sesame in the next dry season farming. The agreement was signed at the NADF Ofiice, Bank of Agriculture Headquarters Abuja. Farmer Governor Umaru Bago and Secretary to the State Government Abubakar Usman signed on behalf of the State Government while the Executive Secretary NADF Government Muhammad Ibrahim and the Legal Counsel of Agency signed on behalf of the the NADF. The long term collaborative agreement is for the development of 100,000…

Niger State Government through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Niger State Wing and the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning & Empowerment (AGILE) joined the globe in recognizing teachers as the World Teachers Day is commemorated. The World Teachers Day is a UNESCO event annually held every October 5 to celebrate Teachers all over the world, using the avenue to reflect on how to support teachers in their quest of imparting knowledge. Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago at the event held at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International…

Niger State House of Assembly has held a valedictory session in honour of Its deceased member, late Hon Joseph Haruna Duza (rtd). The lawmakers paid tribute to their late colleague, former member representing the Munya constituency in the 10th Assembly. The session was held at the Assembly’s Main Chamber in Minna, the state capital. The valedictory session was presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon Afiniki Eunice Dauda who stood in for the Speaker, Hon Abdulmalik Muhammed Sarkin Daji. The Deputy Speaker, Hon Afiniki Dauda commenced the valedictory session by extolling the virtues of the late lawmaker…

Niger State Government and the Management of Kent State University, Ohio, United States of America, USA, have signed a letter of intent for a start-up location for its Centre at the Abdulkadir Kure University (AKU) Minna. This was a build up to the earlier signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), by the duo for a transformational impact on the educational sector in the state and to foster intellectual and cultural exchange among others. Provost of Kent State University Ohio, signed for the Institution while the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mustapha Ndajiwo who led the State delegation to Ohio, United States…

Youths in Niger State have been challenged on the need to engage in productive ventures that will add value to the society. The Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Niger State Council Comrade Abu Nmodu, gave the charge when the Commissioner of a Non Governmental Organization, Noble Minds Initiative Adamu Suleiman Mashegu, led other officials on a courtesy call on him at the IBB Pen House Minna. Comrade Abu Nmodu expressed happiness that members of the Initiative who are youths have organized themselves into a formidable team to fight the vandalization of public infrastructure, illegal mining, and adulteration of petroleum…

The people in Niger State have been charged to always stand for truth, good governance, and help the less privileged in the society irrespective of ethnics and religions affiliation. The executive Director of Crusaders Radio Sunny Otache made the call during the sixth crusaders anniversary and award held at Rehoboth event center in Minna Otache said for the past six years of being a Radio personality, he had learnt about the people, stressing that the Crusader core mandate is to give voice to the voiceless in the society. He maintained that Crusader’s team will continue to give back to the…

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described the death of former Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator Jonathan Silas Zwingina as a monumental loss to the nation especially the political class. Senator Zwingina passed away at the age of 70 on Wednesday after a brief illness in Abuja. Reacting to the death of Senator Zwingina, Senator Mark said the deceased was a foremost parliamentarian and scholar who brought his wealth of experience and expertise to bear. Senator Mark recalled the pioneering role of Zwingina in the early stages of the current democratic dispensation in 1999 and lamented…