CANDIDO – More Than Just A Council Chairman

In 2016 when he came on board, he almost converted his Aides to what I described as “a semi- para- military” due to activities of providing Services to the people especially what he achieved in his first one year. In his 3years mandate, he was absolutely superb and magnificent when it comes to Governance and services to the Good people of AMAC as a true son of the soil. But today, I saw his passion while listening to the 19 International Donor Agencies who a domicile within the Municipality (…

Niger Govt Earmarks N260M Seed Fund For Youth Development ….As Gov Sani-Bello Tasks youths on Meaningful Engagements

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has disclosed plan by the state government to create a Seed Fund of 260 Million Naira to cater for youths empowerment in the state. The Governorship directed the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Matane and the Chief of Staff Mallam Ibrahim Balarabe to map out strategy to raise the fund which would be given to prospective youths willing to engage in vocational activities. He said the loan which would be without conventional interest rate, would enable the state government to engage the teeming unemployed…

EXPOSED: Buhari takes charge of his govt, orders Osinbajo to seek approval for agencies under him

President Muhammadu Buhari has taken charge of his government, unlike his first term were he delegated powers to his vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to make decisions and approve contracts, annual reports, annual accounts, and power to make regulations, among other key functions. President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Buhari who promised to lift ten million Nigerians out of poverty and fight corruption, has on Tuesday, directed Osinbajo to, henceforth, seek presidential approvals for agencies under his supervision. TheCable who exposed the memo that contains the directive, noted that…

2019 UN GLOBAL WEEK : Niger State Govt Joins Global SDGs Community

Niger State Government said it will continue to embrace policies that are geared towards creating better life for the people with emphasis on eliminating extreme poverty. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello gave the indication at the United Nations Global Week with Niger State as action partner to ACT for Sustainable Development Goals held in Government House, Minna. The Governor explained that the state government will in the years ahead, establish the state as a truly investors friendly with focus on agricultural value chain, Education, Health, Energy, Entrepreneurship development and sustainable partnership…

Has Osinbajo Been Reduced To Condolence Vice President? By Fredrick Nwabufo

He also asked that all Federal Executive Council matters be channelled to him through Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Expectedly, this untoward warrant effectuated a furore among citizens “What will Osinbajo do now?” I asked a senior colleague. He blurted: “He has his role cut out for him already. He is in charge of Tradermoni and condolence visits”. Really, what is Yemi Osinbajo’s detail in the government now, considering the recent staggering upshots? Has he been lame-ducked and functionally vasectomised? The last time Nigeria had…

Gov Sani-Bello Orders State Ministry To Fix Bad Portions of Suleja- Minna Road

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development to carry out emergency repairs of all the three bad portions along Suleja -Minna.   The Governor gave this directive following the two weeks persistent gridlock along the route as well as Minna- Bida road.   The directive is contained in a statement signed and issued by the Chief Press Secretary,Mrs Mary Noel-Berje. The Governor urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene in Makera road to ease traffic on Suleja- Minna road.  …

Gov Sani-Bello Receives Projects Assessment ,Evaluation Committee’s Report ….Expresses need for strong monitoring, evaluation mechanism

Niger State Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed the need for a strong monitoring and evaluation system that will enhance quality control and checkmate the activities of some defaulting contractors handling various government projects across the state. Governor Sani-Bello stated this while receiving the report of the Projects Assessment and Evaluation Committee in Government House, Minna, the Governor said a permanent monitoring, assessment and evaluation team was vital as its report will guide government in the completion of all ongoing and abandoned projects. Governor Sani Bello noted that, to…

100 DAYS : Gov Sani-Bello Outlines Landmark Achievements ,Reassures Residents of Service Delivery

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has reassured residents of the state that his administration’s ‘covenant’ made with the people remain sacrosanct as his government will continue with good governance and service delivery according to people’s need. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, the Governor acknowledged the high expectations of people on the government and assured that their mandate will not be a waste. Governor Sani-Bello said “We are mindful of the anxiety-filled and passionate minds of our people who brought us…

Niger Govt to enact A law prohibiting petroleum tankers from parking within communities ….Bans heavy duty trucks with more than 35, 000 tons

Niger state government is set to enact law banning petroleum tankers from parking in towns and villages as a necessary step to forestall spate of petroleum Tankers explosion in some major towns across the State The state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello gave the indication when he visited the scene of the recent petroleum Tanker explosion at Diko Junction in Suleja Local Government Area of the state. The Governor, who was at the scene of the incident to commiserate with the victims of the inferno said the law will also prohibit…

Buhari’s New SA on Infrastructure is INEC’s Amina Zakari’s Son By Farooq Kperogi

When people objected to the appointment of Mrs. Amina Zakari as head of INEC’s committee that would be in charge of the “secretariat for collation of results” of the last presidential election, both the presidency and Zakari lied that Buhari and Zakari had no family relationship until I exploded their duplicitous mendacity in a January 5, 2019 update. (I’ll come to that shortly). Well, many people don’t seem to notice that Buhari has compensated Mrs. Zakari for helping him to rig the 2019 election; He appointed her biological son by…