Gov Sani Bello restates commitment to revamp Judiciary ……. Commissions High Court I & II complexes in Kontagora

Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has restated commitment to revamp Judicial arm of government as it is critical to the development of Democracy.   Governor Sani Bello stated this at the commissioning of the High Court I and II complexes in Kontagora reconstructed and furnished at the cost of over N226 Million.   He expressed delight that the completion of the reconstruction work and furnishing of the High Court complexes will engender quick dispensation of Justice. In her response, the Chief Judge (CJ) of the State, Justice Halima Ibrahim…

BREAKING: Niger Govt sues FG on Naira redesign policy

Niger State Government has filed a suit against the Federal government on the Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Supreme Court.   In a statement, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Nasara Danmallam, said the case with suit number SC/CV/210/2023 filed on the 10th of February, 2023, with the Niger state government as the plaintiff, is seeking for an extension of the timeframe given by the CBN for the currency swap and withdrawal from circulation, the old N200, N500 and N1,000 amongst…

Gov Sani Bello tasks Traditional Leaders on rancour free elections

Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has tasked traditional leaders in Nigeria to play active in ensuring peaceful and violent free general elections. Governor Sani Bello gave the charge during the Coronation and Presentation of Staff of Office to the 7th Sarkin of Kontagora, HRH, Alh. Muhammad Barau Muazu II at the Federal College of Education Field, Kontagora.   He said the traditional leaders as custodians of cultural heritage, and people are looking up to them to be non-partisan before, during, and after the elections.   According to him, “we…

Niger SSG mourns Bima of Enagi, says he was an Epitome of Peace

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has mourned the death of Alhaji Suleman Ahmed, the Bima of Enagi in Edati Local Government Area of the State.   Alhaji Suleman Ahmed died in Abuja after a protracted illness.   In his condolence message on behalf of the people and Government of the State, the SSG described the death of Bima of Enagi as a huge loss to the State, stressing that late Bima of Enagi laid solid foundation for peaceful coexistence in Enagi and environs.…

Gov Adeleke targets 18,000 Osun indigenes for free surgical, medical outreach

The Osun state Governor,Senator Nurudeen Ademola Jackson Adeleke has announced a medical outreach that will offer free surgical and medical services to 18,000 indigenes of the state. The Chairman of the implementation committee who also doubled as the Chief Medical Director of Uniosun Teaching Hospital, Prof Olaitan, made this known during a press conference held at the boardroom of the hospital. Some of the Diseases to be treated include Cataract, Pterygium, Diabetes, Hypertension Lipoma, keloid, ganglion and Hernia among others. The medical outreach will be carried out in all the…