Category: Governance

PRESIDENT BUHARI SACKS BOROH, NAMES PROF CHARLES DOKUBO NEW COORDINATOR OF AMNESTY PROGRAMME

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants. Brig. General Paul Boroh President Buhari has also approved the appointment of Professor Charles Quaker Dokubo as the new Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants. He replaces Brigadier-General Paul Boroh (Rtd). Prof Dokubo is currently Director of Research and Studies at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. He holds a PhD in Strategic Studies from the University of Bradford, United Kingdom, and hails from Abonema, Akuku-Toru Local Government…

Lagos State And The Politics Of Taxation By Reuben Abati

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The government of Lagos state seems to be currently in the eye of the storm over its introduction of a law, a property tax as it were, known as the Land Use Charge Act of 2018, which repeals a similar law of 2001, and consolidates ground rent, tenement rate, and neigbourhood development levy. The Land Use Charge is payable in respect of all real estate in the state. But it is probably the most controversial move that has been made by the Akinwunmi Ambode administration in Lagos state, an administration…

NIGER READY TO ACCOMMODATE GENUINE HERDSMEN, SAYS GOV SANI-BELLO

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello said that out of the 23 grazing reserves in the state only two were gazetted adding that the state is ready to accommodate genuine cattle rearers. He also stated that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is willing to support Niger State to develop cattle grazing reserves. Governor Sani-Bello disclosed this while interacting with the Niger State Chapter of the National Sheep and Goat Development of Nigeria, (NASHGODAN) at the Etsu Nupe Palace, Bida. He said that the CBN had written to the state…

GOV SANI-BELLO REITERATES HIS COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE ORIENTED PROJECTS

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has reitrated his administration commitment to support projects geared towards improving the socioeconomic life of the people in the state. Governor Sani-Bello stated this yesterday in Bida during the foundation laying ceremony of an Information Communication Technology Center initiated by the Senator representing Niger South, Senator Mustapha Sani Mohammed. The Governor who said his administration would not relent in its effort to improve the standard of living of the people especially at the grassroots level also said the ICT center if completed will assist…

Benue Cancels Mass Burial, Prepares For Buhari’s Visit

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Benue State government has canceled the planned mass burial for victims of Fulani herdsmen attack in Okpokwu. The government had promised to accord all the 24 victims of the Omusu Edimoga herdsmen attack a mass burial on Friday (today). Governor Samuel Ortom made the announcement for the burial during his visit to Omusu Edimoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state, where the attack took place on Monday, March 5, 2018. The herdsmen were said to have invaded the community between 2 pm and 3 pm on the said…

LG TOUR: GOV SANI-BELLO EARMARKS N750M INTERVENTION FUND FOR PROJECT …says Govt Committed To Spread of Projects

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has given the sum of N750million to the 25 Local Government Councils in the state to change the developmental narrative of the state by ensuring a wide spread of people’s oriented projects across the state. Governor Sani-Bello said that his administration’s resolve to ensure the spread of developmental projects in all the 25 local government areas of the state to give the people especially at the grassroot level, a sense of belonging. “Despite the meager resources of the state, we have over the years…

GOV SANI-BELLO URGES NIGERLITES TO EMBRACE SKILLS ACQUISITIONS … As Minna Institute Graduates 250 Youth

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Niger State Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has advised youths and other unemployed individuals in the state to acquire skills in order to cater for their individual needs. Governor Sani-Bello stated this at the flag off ceremony of 250 youths skills acquisition program at the Minna Institute of Technology and Innovation. Addressing the participants at the ceremony, Governor Sani-Bello said acquisition of skills remain the best alternative to white collar jobs. “Skill acquisition is the way forward. We must develop skills because these days it is extremely difficult to get white…

New Minimum Ready By Sept – Ngige

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Nigerian government has assured workers of introduction of a new minimum wage latest by the third quarter of 2018. The Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, who gave the assurance in a statement on Monday, February 26, added that implementation of the new pay would take effect immediately after the announcement. He added that the government is already receiving memorandum from relevant bodies and persons to enable the determination of the new minimum wage. “By the third quarter of this year, a new minimum wage will be announced for the country,”…

GOV SANI-BELLO SUSPENDS TASKFORCE ON MOTOR CYCLE DOCUMENT RENEWALS …Reduces Number Plate Registration fees

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has directed immediate suspension of taskforce on enforcement of renewal and registration of motor cycles and other vehicle documents. In that light, Governor Sani-Bello also directed the release of all impounded motor-cycles on presentation of valid prove of ownership. Governor Abubakar Sani -Bello further approved a grace period of one month ending on the 1st April, 2018. Similarly, the Governor has , within the grace period, approved reduction in the purchase of number plates of motor-cycles from N6,200 to N3,500. However, the Governor warned all…

GOV SANI BELLO SWEARS-IN NEW GURARA LG CHAIRMAN, Condoles Sarkin Bello family

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Niger state Governor, Alh Abubakar Sani Bello on Wednesday sworn in Hon. Bako Zamwawosayi as the new Chairman Gurara Local Government area of the state. The solemn ceremony was conducted by Justice Maimuna Abubakar of the High Court at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Minna. The change in leadership of council came on the heels of the demise of the former council Chairman, Hon. Jibrin Musa Bakon Dare who died on Monday after a brief illness. The Governor charged the new Council Chairman to ensure that he focus…