Category: Governance

Gov Sani-Bello Advocates for Cultural values, Religious Parental Guidance To Curb Youth Restiveness …As Participants Say Niger State Is Peaceful

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has called for increased parental, traditional as well as religious guidance in curbing the menace of youth restiveness in Nigeria.   The Governor made the call when he received participants of National Defence College, NDC Course 27 on Geo-Strategic Study Tour to Niger State from the National Defence College,Abuja.   Worried by the increase in the level of youth restiveness in the state and the country as a whole Governor stated that “for the society to be free from this menace, parents, religious as…

45TH ANNIVERSARY: NYSC Cleans up Motor park ,Offers Free Medical services

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It was with pomp and pageantry as the National Youth Service Corps rounded off its series of humanitarian services that marked the end of its forty five years anniversary celebrations.     The Jabi Motor park in Abuja, venue of the celebration was set agog by Corps Members and Staff of the Scheme as drivers, commuters and others residents benefited from free eye test, drug prescription and distribution of free eye glasses to the people with eye defects. The ceremony also witnessed the clearing of refuse dump at the motor…

2019 ELECTIONS : Senate committee approves Buhari’s N242bn virement request

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The Senate Committee on Appropriation has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the virement of N242 billion under the 2018 Appropriation Act to conduct the 2019 general elections. Chairman of the committee, Sen. Danjuma Goje, who stated this at the committees meeting on Wednesday, said the decision would be laid before the full house for consideration at plenary on Thursday. Goje said the decision to approve the president’s request was informed by the urgent need for funds by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin preparations for the polls.…

Nigerian traders in Ghana petition Buhari over locked shops … As Abike Dabiri calls for Calm

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Delegations of National Association of Nigerian Traders in Ghana (NANTS) and Nigerian Union of Traders Association, Ghana (NUTAG) on Tuesday stormed Abuja to protest continuous locking of over 400 Nigerian shops in Ghana by the Ghanaian authority.   The petition which was addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari was received by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora in Abuja.   Presenting the petition, Barr. Ken Ukaoha, NANTS President-General, lamented that the discrimination against Nigerian traders in Ghana dated back to 2007 when they…

58TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: GOV SANI-BELLO FREES 287 PRISONERS … Says Govt Remains Focused On Service Delivery

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has granted unconditional pardon to four prison inmates on death row and two others convicted and kept in prison custody. He also commuted the death sentence of 20 inmates to various term of imprisonment, discharged 40 others and ordered payment of fines for 221 convicts held in various prisons across the state.   In a message to Nigerlites to commemorate Nigeria’s 58th independence anniversary, Governor Sani -Bello said the gesture is in spirit of the season and by the virtue of the powers vested…

58TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: GOV SANI-BELLO FREES 287 PRISONERS … Says Govt Remains Focused On Service Delivery

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has granted unconditional pardon to four prison inmates on death row and two others convicted and kept in prison custody. He also commuted the death sentence of 20 inmates to various term of imprisonment, discharged 40 others and ordered payment of fines for 221 convicts held in various prisons across the state.   In a message to Nigerlites to commemorate Nigeria’s 58th independence anniversary, Governor Sani -Bello said the gesture is in spirit of the season and by the virtue of the powers vested…

PMB’s Address At UN General Assembly (Full Speech)

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday addressed the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, drawing the attention of world leaders to major issues threatening global peace.   Specifically, the President drew attention to the conflicts in the Middle East, the plight of the Rohingya, and the effect of climate change on security in West Africa, among other issues.   He challenged his counterparts to embrace dialogue and collaborate to address the challenges.   Read his full speech below.   STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF FEDERAL…

Gov Akeredolu Lauds NYSC at 45, Promises More Support

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The National Youth Service Corps has been commended for its significant impact in nation building and instilling leadership qualities into graduate youths of the country. Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu stated this today while declaring open the NYSC 2018 Annual Management Conference opened in Akure, Ondo State capital. He said Corps Members have played significant roles in national development through the provision of socie-economic and developmental projects. The Governor added that the Scheme in the last four decades has built bridges between the various units of the Nigerian society.…

TEACHERS’ WELFARE: GOV SANI-BELLO APPROVES DOMESTIC ALLOWANCE FOR GRADE LEVEL 15, ABOVE …Endorses Increase In Retirement Age Of Teachers

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has directed that teachers on grade level 15 and above be paid domestic staff allowance, a benefit limited to only civil servants. He also endorsed the agitation by the Nigeria Union of Teachers to have the retirement age of professional teachers increased from 35 to 40 years of service and 60 to 66 years of age. Gov. Sani-Bello announce the new benefit, the first of its kind since the state was created 42 years ago at the 57th (6th Quardrennial) National Delegates Conference of…

NASS Shifts Resumption to October 9

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The National Assembly says it has postponed its resumption to October 9, 2018. The lawmakers had been on recess since July. They were to resume on Tuesday but has now been postponed. A statement issued by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori informed the lawmakers of the postponement in resumption. “This is to inform all distinguished senators and honourable members that resumption of plenary session earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 25th September, has been postponed to Tuesday, 9th October, due to the activities of the primaries of the political…