Month: March 2021

Niger SSG commiserates with Sarkin Sudan Kontagora over death of Wali

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has expressed sorrow over the death of Alhaji Muazu Abdulhamid Wali, Walin Kontagora. Alhaji Muazu Wali died at the Federal Medical Centre, Bida after a protracted illness. In his condolence message, Ahmed Matane described late Muazu Abdulhamid Wali as a complete gentleman and dedicated Nigerilites, adding that the great values of hard work, honesty and selflessness that the deceased left behind will be remembered. ” On behalf of the Government and people of the State, I want to…

Gov Sani Bello mourns death of Walin Kontagora,Abdulhamid Wali

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Mu’azu Abdulhamid Wali, the Walin Kontogora and husband of the Permanent Secretary Niger State Government House, Hajiya Hauwa Isah Wali. In a statement, Governor Sani Bello described his death as a sorrowful one to all that is associated with him The Governor said death is however the will of Allah and that every soul must pass through it. He commiserated with Sarkin Sudan, Kontagora and the entire Kontagora Emirate over the death of Late Abdulhamid Wali.…

South-east group lauds Yahaya Bello over role in resolving North-South food blockade …. Calls him peacemaker, bridge builder

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Ikenga Foundation, a leading sociocultural group in the South East has affirmed the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, as a peacemaker and bridge builder ‘extraordinaire’ whose decisive leadership in times of national crisis has clearly demonstrated that it was indeed time for youths to take up leadership of the nation. The Ikenga Foundation which recognised and honour individuals whose activities, particularly in positions of leadership, have impacted positively on Ndigbo anywhere in the nation extended its appreciation to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over the recent roles he played…

BANDITRY : Niger Govt to shut down illegal motor parks,begins E-registration of motorcycle,tricycle

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Niger state government has banned and is to commence the immediate dismantling of illegal Motor Parks in Minna, the state capital and other major cities as part of its efforts to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. Commissioner for Transport, Hajiya Ramatu Yar’adua disclosed this to Newsmen at Government House Minna, shortly after the state weekly Executive Council meeting. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Musa, said the ministry is a stakeholder and is not left out in the joint efforts to…

Why we established Security Trust Fund – Niger Govt

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Niger State Government said the rationale behind the establishment of the State Security Trust Fund was to provide a sustainable funding mechanism that would adequately fund security activities in the state. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane made the clarification while briefing newsmen after the state weekly Executive Council meeting in Minna, the state capital. The SSG said the Bill for the establishment of the Trust Fund, which was assented to, Wednesday, by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello will serve as a sustainable platform to fund security…

Insecurity: Drug barons funding terrorists, bandits – Senate President …. says Nigeria,a transit route for traffickers

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has attributed the lingering insecurity to the funding activities of drug barons who provide insurgent groups such as Boko Haram, bandits and kidnappers with arms and ammunitions to undertake criminal activities in the country.   Lawan made this known when the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Rtd), paid a visit to his office on Thursday at the National Assembly, Abuja.   According to him, such drug barons who engage in trafficking heroine, cannabis and cocaine have…

Senate President mourns Hon. Yuguda Hassan-Kila

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to the family, friends and political associates of Hon. Yuguda Hassan-Kila over the death of the lawmaker in Abuja on Thursday. Lawan also commiserated with the people and Government of Jigawa State over the incident. Hon. Hassan-Kila until his death represented Gwaram Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The Senate President described the death as sudden and shocking and prays Allah to grant his loved ones and constituents the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Lawan also prayed…

Why Nasarawa must be interested in next national census – Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said that the state must be interested in the next national census, more than any other state in the country, because Nasarawa is the most short-changed state in terms of population. Engineer Sule stated this while hosting the Chairman of the National Population Commission, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, who led a delegation on a courtesy call at the Government House, on Thursday. According to the Governor, Nasarawa State was under counted, described as a total joke, the 2006 census which pegged the population…

UBE Act amendment deserves urgent national priority – Hon Julius Ihonvbere

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The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere has reaffirmed his commitment to championing the amendment of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act 2004 as a matter of urgent national priority. He declared his commitment to free, safe and gender-responsive basic education by signing the Legislative Declaration on COVID-19 and Girls’ Education during a recent meeting with a delegation of the #AmendUBEAct Coalition at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Invictus Africa, Malala Fund, PLAN International Nigeria, Save the Children and YouthHubAfrica represented the coalition at the…

Friday Sermon : Uwais Qarni: A Beautiful Example For Today’s Muslims By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters, Uwais Qarni’s is a story that sets an example for all the Muslims as how even without meeting the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), one may still earn Allah’s favour and His pleasure, on account of his unflinching love for the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be…