Month: May 2021

2nd anniversary: Stakeholders in Keana task Nasarawa Govt on security, infrastructure.

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In continuation of the meet-the-people tour across the 13 local government areas of the state, stakeholders in Keana Local Government Area, have appealed to the Nasarawa State government, to address prevalence of border communal conflicts on the border between Nasarawa and Benue states. Both the Keana Local Government Area Chairman, Hon. Adamu Adi and Hon. Mamman Alakayi, Commissioner representing Nasarawa State at the Federal Civil Service Commission, while commending Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, for his laudable stewardship, however appealed for urgent steps to be taken to address the…

Reps committee investigates petition on activities of Foreign Affairs ministry

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The House Committee on Foreign Affairs, following a petition circulating in the public media space in the last few days,on Friday,May 21,2021, invited for questioning the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Mr. Gabriel Aduda, requesting him to shed light on some of the allegations levelled against him and the two Ministers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in respect to a petition written against them by a group that identified itself as “Concerned Foreign Service Officers, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ,Abuja”. The 12-page document,which included an accompanying letter…

CONSTITUTION REVIEW: Nigeria’s unity is sacrosanct, Non -Negogotiable – Gov Sani Bello

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has stated that the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria remained sacrosanct. The Governor disclosed this at the stakeholders meeting on the Niger State position on 1999 constitution review held at Government House, Minna. Alhaji Sani Bello who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ketso further revealed that no matter the nature and type of federalism Nigerians want to achieve, citizens must remember that unity of this country most not be compromised. He told the stakeholders that in every federal system,…

NYSC partners Cereals Research Institute on modern Agric training

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The National Youth Service Corps has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State, on the training of Corps Members and Staff on modern farming methods. The formalization of partnership by the two agencies came as NYSC is revamping its agricultural programme in line with the Federal Government’s policy on diversification of the economy. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, said at the NCRI office today that the Scheme was tapping the potentials of Corps Members for the promotion of agriculture with a…

Ordinary Ahmad Isah and the hunters… By Abdullahi Haruna Haruspice

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Something happened recently, Ordinary Ahmad Isah was in the eyes of the storm following a moment of unrestrained reflex. The reactions that followed, came in mixed emotions – with some standing for him and others calling for his head. The people, however, that were arms ready to slit his throat were some of his colleagues in the media. They were gyrating and gloating in vengeance, to them, this is the end of Ahmad Isah, the man that plays god, that plays the authority and has taken over the airwaves! Rueben…

FCT Police launch investigation into murder of UniAbuja Graduate,Blessing Otula

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The FCT Police Command has condemned the murder of Blessing Otula, a former student of the University of Abuja, killed by unknown assailants.and body found along Iddo Village axis,Abuja . In a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer FCT command,ASP Yusuf Mariam, the Commissioner of Police CP Bala Ciroma ,while commiserating with the family of the deceased ordered a full-scale investigation into the unfortunate incident to fish out the perpetrators. “The Command implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938,07057337653,08028940883, and to…

Anniversary: Stakeholders appeal for more infrastructure, schools upgrading in Awe

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The paramount traditional ruler in Awe Local Government Area, the Sarkin Awe, HRH Alhaji Isah Abubakar Umar II, has appealed to the Nasarawa State government to upgrade the only boarding in the area. The royal father made the appeal while hosting the Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, in his palace, as part of activities marking the second anniversary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, on Monday. According to the Sarkin Awe, the dilapidated condition of the Government Secondary School, Awe, the only boarding school in the area, has…

VVF : Gov Sani Bello commissions Women health centre in Kontagora

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The Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello in his efforts to contribute to the development health sector in Niger State, particularly for the female folks, commissioned a women health centre in Kontagora. The modern and well equiped edifice is birthed by the wife of Niger State Governor, Dr. Amina Abubakar Bello through her Raise Foundation, with the support of Mainstream Foundation as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The centre meant to provide health care services to women affected by Vesico Vegina Fistula (VVF), a disease that causes uncontrolled…

Waterway : Niger Govt to address age long environmental degradation in Rafin Goro

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Residents of Rafin Goro community in Kontagora Local Government Area will soon breath a sigh of relief as Niger State Government is constructing drainage and bridge to checkmate prolonged environmental degradation that has claimed several lives and destroyed many property for decades. The project which is a partnership between the state government and the Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project, (NEWMAP) is expected to provide motorist a short access road to lagos. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, who was on, on the spot assessment of the ongoing project site said that…

Buhari orders National flag to fly at half mast in honour of late COAS,others

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President Muhammadu Buhari, President has authorized that the National Flag should be flown at half- mast in all public buildings, facilities and official residences with effect from Monday 24th to Wednesday 26th May, 2021. This approval was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary To the Government Of the Federation,Boss Mustapha Boss said the directive was to honour the memory and services of the Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru, ten senior military and service members who lost their lives in the plane crash on Friday 21 st May, 2021.…