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The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has appealed to the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently repair the bridge linking Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara States with Southern part of the country. Gov. Idris, who made the plea during an inspection tour to the collapsed bridge on Monday, observed that the collapse of the bridge would affect a lot of traders and farmers in the country. “I am calling on the federal minister of works to urgently assist and rescue the affected business people as the road is the only road that links Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi and…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has led a State delegation on a condolence visit to his Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Musa Bawa Bosso, over the loss of his wife, Hajiya Zainab Muhammad. The State delegation comprises his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, other members of the State Executive Council and some top government functionaries were at the family residence of the Commissioner in Minna. The delegation was received by the District Head of Bosso, Alh. Mu’azu Laka. Governor Umaru Bago condoled with the Commissioner and the entire family members and encouraged them to take solace in Allah because…
Governor of Niger State calls on Nigerians to deepen their prayers for the peace and prosperity of the nation. The Governor, through a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, to mark the 64th independence anniversary of Nigeria, said the nation is indeed going through a difficult time at the moment. He acknowledges the prevailing harsh economy, orchestrated by several factors, and encourages the people to strengthen their faith in God as government at all levels are making frantic efforts to ameliorate their sufferings and stabilise the economy. According to the Governor “the challenges may be enormous, they are…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru has paid a condolence visit to the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi over the demise of his father and District Head of Malale, Alh. Abdullahi Sabi. The Governor who was at the Abuja residence of the Minister of State, was accompanied by his predecessor and Senator representing Niger North Senatorial District, Sen. Abubakar Sani Bello, his counterpart representing Niger East Senatorial District, Sen. Muhammad Sani Musa. Others are some House of Representatives Members from the State, members of the State Executive Council and some top government officials. Governor…
Muhammad Musa Murtala Provost, Kebbi State College of Nursing and Sciences, Birnin Kebbi, says the college is among the best top 10 Colleges of Nursing in Nigeria. The provost, who made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in his office in Birnin Kebbi, said the college had recorded tremendous achievements in the last 21 years. He said: “Kebbi State College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin Kebbi is 21 year old now and is one the Colleges of Nursing Sciences that are fast growing because presently we are among the top best ten colleges in the country. “Which we believe this…
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has suspended the admission of students into the Faculties of Law at nine Nigerian universities. The decision was made during the council’s second quarterly meeting of 2024, chaired by Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN. The universities in question were found to have admitted and graduated law students without obtaining the necessary accreditation from the CLE. The nine affected universities are: 1. Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State 2. Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State 3. Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State 4. Taraba State University, Jalingo 5. Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State 6. Kwara State University,…
The Niger State Ministry of Tourism and Culture, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Tourism has hosted World Tourism Day 2024 celebrations under the theme “Tourism and Peace.” This year’s theme highlighted tourism’s crucial role in promoting international understanding, cultural exchange, and global peace. The Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, who delivered the welcome address emphasised tourism’s significance in fostering global understanding and peace. She stated that Tourism breaks down cultural barriers and promotes peace, adding that the government is committed to creating an enabling environment for tourism development. Niger State Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Hajiya Fatima Adamu,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is confident that it can increase crude oil production from 1.7 million barrels per day to 3 million, says Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, at a Stakeholders Engagement Session with National Assembly journalists, Soneye emphasised that achieving this goal required support from all stakeholders, including security agencies, government, privately-owned oil companies, and host communities. He said that President Bola Tinubu’s directives to relevant security agencies have already yielded positive results, with daily oil production rising from 1.4 million to 1.7 million barrels. Soneye noted that synergy among…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago sends his deepest condolences to his Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Alh. Musa Bawa Bosso over the demise of his wife, Zainab Mahmud In a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor describes the passing away of a loved one as traumatic and a great loss to the State. He, however, says the almighty Allah has made death a necessary end to all mortals and a transition to the life hereafter, hence no one can question His acts. The Governor encourages his Commissioner to remain steadfast in his faith…
The Niger state Government through collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to partner with the Nigeria Consulate, Montefiore Medical Center in New York to improve access, technology, and Human Resources for Health sector in the state. The governor’s Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy, Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo on his social media handles stated that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago visited the hospital headquarters in New York after rounding up his activities at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79). Abdulbaqy Ebbo revealed that it is a premier academic health system renowned for pushing the…