Month: February 2021

IGP decorates newly promoted DIGs … urges selfless service to the nation

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The newly promoted Deputy Inspectors General of Police, DIG Tijani Baba, DIG Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim and DIG Moses A. Jitoboh were today at the Force Headquarters, Abuja decorated with their new ranks. Their promotion and subsequent decoration became necessary following the retirement of erstwhile DIGs from their respective geo-political zones. The elevation of the Senior Officers is in acting capacity.   The new DIGs have also been posted to their new departments and directorates as follows;   DIG Tijani Baba – Directorate of Force Intelligence Bureau DIG Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, mni –…

We need more security personnel to tackle security challenges – Niger Governor

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Niger State Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello of has called on the National Assembly and the Federal Government to expedite actions on recruitment of more security personnel. Governor Sani Bello made the call when he received the Niger State caucus in the National Assembly on a visit to commiserate with the Government over rising cases of banditry in the State. The Governor expressed concern with the insecurity in the State in particular and the country in general despite concerted efforts to stop it, pointed out that security agencies have been overstretched, inadequate…

Gov Sani Bello receives 53 rescued kidnapped passengers …. as victims reunite with their families

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Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has received 53 released Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) bus passengers that were abducted by armed bandits. The Governor received them at the Government House Minna. Governor Sani Bello explained that their release followed series of dialogue, consultations and hard work. “We went through one week of dialogue, consultations, hard work and sleepless nights because we had to secure their release within the shortest possible time. “We have made all necessary arrangements to ensure that they go through a thorough medical therapy and evaluation…

FG set to establish gold processing cluster in Kogi, ….. as Gov Bello lauds initiative

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The Federal Government is set to establish Gold Processing Cluster in Kogi State as part of its programmes in job creation and solid mineral development in the country.   The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade disclosed this during her courtesy visit on Yahaya Bello, the state governor on Monday, February 22. Dr Akinlade stated that Kogi was selected for the North Central Zone owing to the abundant mineral resources in the state.   She disclosed that the state was blessed with all kinds…

Gov Bello receives NNPC Biofuel project feasibility study delegation, lauds initiative

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Friday met with a team of the Renewable Energy Division from the Nigerian National Petroleum Co operation (NNPC) who were in the state for a feasibility study on the development of Biofuel project in the State. The Governor who lauded the initiative assured the members of their safety during the cause of their all important assignment noting that the state remained a safe zone for visitors, businessmen and investors as the records were obvious In a letter presented to the Governor by the delegation,…

Kidnapped Kagara Students, Teachers regain Freedom

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The 42 students, staff members and others kidnapped by bandits at Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State have regained freedom   The abductees comprised 27 students, 3 staff members and 12 relations of staff members.’   According to the Nation, sources said the abductees, who were at a different location from the kidnapped passengers, are also on their way to Minna   The abducted passengers were said to be in Minna but yet to get to the Government House to meet Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello, who will receive them officially.

Taking The University of Ibadan back to Glory

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The Campaign for Academic Freedom and Excellence (CAFE) is saddened by the turn of events in the selection process of a Vice Chancellor for Nigerian Premier University, University of Ibadan. As a stakeholder, we are worried that a simple process has been turned into a war-like and ‘inconclusive’ process which has dragged the image of the University into the mud due to the ignoble act of one man who was desperate to cover up his tracks of poor leadership and bury the carcass of his mis-governance of the university. Stench…

Late serving corps member died four years ago not recently – NYSC debunks posts

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The NYSC management has made clarification on the photograph of a serving corps member that has been trending on the social media, calling for the identification of the Corps Member who died in a ghastly motor accident, and body deposited in a mortuary in Plateau State. The scheme however in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations,Mrs.Adenike Adeyemi,debunked the social media posts. Read the statement in full : “To put the issue in proper perspective, Management hereby clarifies once again, having done so on 8th February, 2020…

Abuja Air Crash: Senate President condoles with NAF, families of victims

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his shock and sadness over the tragic news of the crash of a Nigerian military aircraft in Abuja on Sunday. Lawan sent his condolences to the families of those killed in the accident and prayed Allah comfort them in this time of grief. He also commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force and charged the authorities to reinforce their safety measures against future occurrence.

MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASH: Gov Sani Bello expresses sadness,commiserates with Nigerian Military

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Niger state Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed sadness over the crash of a Military Aircraft King Air 350 enroute Minna. Governor Sani Bello in a statement said the incident is unfortunate and tragic. “It is painful and pathetic that the Air force intelligence Jet conveying seven persons including crew members crashed while on an official engagement. ” It is a setback to the Military now that the security forces are being overstretched due to security challenges confronting Niger State at the moment and the country at large”, he said. The…