Day: April 7, 2021

Gov Sani Bello felicitates new Emir  of  Kagara, Ahmed Garba Gunna

Emporium Reporters

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated the newly appointed 2nd Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Ahmed Garba Gunna.   The appointment of Garba Gunna followed the death of Alhaji Salihu Tanko who died Tuesday, March 2nd 2021 after 39 years on the throne.   Alhaji Ahmed Garba Gunna scored the highest number of votes in the recently concluded election by the electoral college ( king makers) of the Emirate and subsequently declared winner.   In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary ,Mary Noel Berje,Governor Sani Bello described…

Fenwa Community School to Benefit From Govt’s Intervention Project 

Emporium Reporters

St. John’s Primary school, situated in remote Fenwa Community, Ido Local Government, Ibadan will benefit from Oyo State Government’s 2020 UBEC/SUBEB Intervention projects. This, the State Government said will improve the school’s infrastructure, beauty and learning environment. According to the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, who paid an on-the-spot visit to the school, in Ido Local Government, after a hint on the social media, saud the intervention was one of the proactive steps of Oyo State Government in revamping the education sector. He…

FCT Minister canvasses more public support for NYSC

Emporium Reporters

The Minister for Federal Capital Territory has appealed to all stakeholders in the country to support  the National Youth Service Corps in order to actualize its mandate, stating that the NYSC Scheme has been playing a pivotal role in uplifting the living standard of Nigerians through its various programmes. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Bello disclosed this today in Abuja, in his address at the NYSC Top Management meeting with representatives of State Governments nationwide, with the theme; “Strengthening Stakeholders’Support for NYSC Grassroots Development…

IGP Usman Alkali Baba assumes duty as former IGP Adamu bows out 

Emporium Reporters

The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba today, 7th April, 2021 assumed duty as the Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He was appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari on 6th April, 2021. He took over from IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu who retired after 35years of meritorious service to the nation. The handing/taking over of leadership between the former and new Police Chief was held in a brief but colourful ceremony at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The…

Niger SSG congratulates New Emir of Kagera, appeals for people’s support 

Emporium Reporters

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, Wednesday, congratulated Alhaji Ahmed Garba Gunna on his appointment as the 2nd Emir of Kagara by the Governor of the State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello. Matane, in a congratulatory message felicitated with the Kagara Emirate on behalf of the Government and people of the State on this historic moment, added that the appointment of the new Emir, after serving the Emirate as Dan Majen Kagara, was no doubt well deserved. The SSG enjoined the new Emir to continue…

IOM donates computer to NiDCOM for diaspora mapping

Emporium Reporters

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Migration department of the United Nations, has donated a computer for data management and mapping to Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.   Representing the Organisation, Mr Chukwuemeka Anene said the donation was necessitated by the outcome of the National Migration Working Group that was set up by IOM to bring on board all the stakeholders on migration related issues.   He reiterated IOM’s commitment in ensuring the orderly management of migration data.   Anene added that the pending National Diaspora Policy document be approved…

RAMADAN: BUA moves to curb commodities price hike 

Emporium Reporters

By Abba Dukawa The Chairman BUA companies, Alhaji Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu has assured the Nigerians that his company have provided enough commodities that would cater for all Northern states during and after Ramadan period aimed at alleviating the hardship faced by many Nigerians. Alhaji Rabiu who was represented by his representative in the Northern region, Alhaji Mohammad Adakawa stated this during an interview with journalists in Kano. Adakawa who is a renowned business man at Singer market Kano ,said BUA group of companies had produced tonnes of Sugar, Spaghetti, flour…

Gov Sule meets investors for proposed joint ventures in housing, biodiesel production

Emporium Reporters

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has met private investors for the proposed additional joint venture partnerships in the area of housing and biodiesel production. Engineer Sule met with representatives of Halimat Alameen Nigeria Limited, an Abuja-based construction company, as well as that of a Malaysian firm, Bionas, at the Government House, on Wednesday. The Governor met with representatives of Halimat Alameen Nigeria Limited, as part of the selection process for bidders that will handle the proposed Race Course Joint Venture that will see the state government construct a housing…