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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has donated N18 million to Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kebbi State branch to settle some debt incurred by the State Christian Pilgrims Affairs. The governor disclosed this while receiving the CAN leadership in the state led by its Chairman, Rev. Dr Ayuba Kanta on a courtesy at Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. The donation was sequel to debt incurred by the committee of the state pilgrims affairs. Dr Idris also approved plots of land to be used for cemetery, while promising to support the association in its efforts…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has stated that his administration will soon commence Ward Development Projects across the State. The Governor stated this during the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders meeting held at the Hauwa Wali Multipurpose Hall, Government House Minna. He said the Ward Development Project initiative aimed at bringing government closer to the people, would engender rapid growth and development, especially at the grassroots. The Governor said Committees will be set up in that regard to ensure successful implementation. He also noted the need for the APC leadership in the State to organise…

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has inaugurated two main committees for the 61st edition of Arugungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival (AFF 2025) and Land Use and Allocation Committee. Inaugurating the committees on Wednesday at the Council Chamber, Government House, Birnin Kebbi, Gov. Idris stressed the importance of the festival to socioeconomic development of the good people of the state. He reiterated the determination of the present administration to supporting sociocultural festivities across the state to promote tourism, cultural and agricultural shows in the state. He disclosed that the Arugungu International Fishing Festival had been showcasing…

Niger State Government has taken delivery of 50 Motorcycles and 3 pickup trucks presented to it by Global Fund in collaboration with the Federal Government to combat Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Malaria, and HIV. Governor Umaru Bago received the donated items at the Government House Minna. The three pickup trucks are for each of the Programme Officers of Malaria, Tuberculosis/ Leprosy as well as HIV, while all the 25 Local Government Areas will have two motorcycles each for Health Field workers. Governor Umaru Bago appreciated the Federal Government and the Global Fund for the gesture adding that, the gesture would help health…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago expresses sadness over the boat mishap that occurred on river Niger upstream Jebba dam, at Gbajibo Community of Mokwa Local Government area, which claimed lives of many people including women and children. The Governor, in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the incident as unfortunate and disheartening. He says the recurring cases of boat mishaps in the State over the past few years is worrisome, pointing out that government would redouble efforts to ensure strict compliance to safety measures, to tame the ugly trend. The Governor, who sympathises with…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has distributed food items to 27,304 people affected by flood in Shanga Local Government Areas of the state. Distributing the food items to the beneficiaries at Dugu village in Shanga local government on Tuesday, the governor said the essence of the gesture was to support the flood victims and cushion the effects of the disaster. He advised the affected victims to consider the flood as a destiny that “nobody can stop it. “I want you to take it as an act of God, it is a destiny from God and…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has urged Nigerians to repent and intensify prayer for the country to overcome all challenges. Gov. Idris, who stated this in a message to mark Nigeria’s 64th anniversary, observed that prayer was key to addressing all kind of challenges. The governor said: “We must repent and seek devine intervention for God Almighty to give us the wisdom to fix all the security, economic and social challenges ravaging the nation. Remember, with Almighty God, everything is possible. “Prayer is the key to the lingering challenges, therefore, we have no option than…

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark yesterday took stock of Nigeria’s tortuous journey to nationhood and submitted that the time calls for sober reflection as the country celebrates its 64th independence anniversary. In a goodwill message to Nigerians, Senator Mark reflected on the journey so far and noted that despite the challenges of insecurity, poverty, disease, and general underdevelopment, Nigeria is endowed with human and natural resources capable of changing the tide for good.  This he said is achievable if all citizens are patriotic and united with a common mission and purpose. “Disappointing as the situation may seem,…

Nigerians have been called upon to renew their faith in Nigeria and embrace the values of patriotism, hard work, and peaceful coexistence that have brought us this far. A statement issued by Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary explained that the path of the last 64 years has been marked by triumphs and challenges, but through it all, the resilience and unity of the Nigerian people have remained unwavering. The statement further reaffirmed the commitment of the present administration led by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to the unity, peace,…

At least 19 underaged children, indigenes of Kebbi State have been rescued from human traffickers in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. Receiving the children in Kebbi, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, expressed gratitude to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), State Government, Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), DSS and other sister security agencies. The governor said: “Today, I stand here before you with a sense of pride and gratitude as we celebrate the successful rescue of 19 underaged children from the clutches of human traffickers. “This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the…