Category: Governance

BLACKOUT: GOV SANI-BELLO ASSURES SAYAKO COMMUNITY OF STEADY POWER SUPPLY …Directs Works Commissioner to Liaise with AEDC

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello in a display of good, responsible and responsive leadership,stopped his convoy at Sayyako- New Market area of Minna to address youths in the community over the continued blackout suffered by the people of the area in the last two months. The Governor was heading for Kuta in Shiroro Local Government area of the state in continuation of his assessment of projects initiated and executed by his administration in all the 25 local government councils. The youths , who are mostly artisans had lined the…

GOV SANI-BELLO RESUMES LGA’s TOUR …. Assures Nigerlites of Even Spread of People-Oriented projects

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has said that his administration is poised to change the developmental narrative of the state by ensuring even and wide spread of people oriented projects across the state. He gave this assurance at Maikunkule, the headquarters of Bosso Local Government area at the resumption of on the spot assessment tour of projects initiated and executed in all the local government areas of the state by his administration. The Governor reitirated his administration’s resolve to ensure spread of developmental projects in all the 25 local…

Bayelsa Commissioner slumps, Rushed Out Of Gov Dickson’s 6th Year Anniversary Event

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Fred Obua, Bayelsa Commissioner for Special Projects on Tuesday slumped and was rushed out of the venue of the ongoing inter-ministerial briefing to mark the 6th-anniversary Governor Seriake Dickson in office. It was learnt that the commissioner came to the event at an unstable state. The final event of the 6th year anniversary of the Dickson administration is scheduled to hold on Feb. 14. Obua, who was to make a presentation, suddenly slumped, and was immediately rushed out of the venue at Cultural Centre, Yenagoa and later to an undisclosed…

FG ,other Countries Share Data on Overseas Bank Accounts, Property Owned by Nigerians

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The Federal Government of Nigeria and some foreign countries, including the United Kingdom Government, have commenced the Automatic Exchange of Tax Information (AETI), particularly on overseas assets held by Nigerians. The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, confirmed this on Friday in Abuja during the presentation of Progress Report on Tax Laws Reform by the Vice Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the data being supplied to Nigeria by foreign countries under the AETI, to which the country became…

Reps demand names of Nigerians unlawfully detained by Police

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The House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights on Thursday mandated the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to furnish it with the list of Nigerians unlawfully detained by the police. The Committee also urged the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to curb the rising incidences of human trafficking across the shores of Nigeria. The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Edward Pwajok (Plateau-APC), gave the charge when the two agencies appeared before members of the committee to defend their 2018 budget proposals. The lawmaker also emphasised…

Minister Seeks Partnership With China To Develop Nigeria’s Animation Industry

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for a meaningful partnership with China to develop Nigeria’s Animation Industry. The Minister stated this in Abuja on Thursday when he received, in his office, a delegation of Television Production and Animation Companies from China. He described animation as the fastest growing genre of the film industry, saying animation will thrive in Nigeria, especially if it is rooted in the culture and tradition of the people. “Animation today has grown into a multi-billion-dollar business and notably in China, France…

BREAKING: Senate celebrates as court affirms power to reject Magu

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The Senate has said it has been vindicated on the rejection of the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi-Abdullahi, who briefed journalists in Abuja on Thursday, announced that a Federal High Court had ruled that the upper chamber of the National Assembly had the powers to confirm or reject his appointment. Sabi-Abdullahi made a copy of the ruling available to journalists, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent.…

NO SUPER COMMISSIONER IN MY CABINET-GOV SANI-BELLO

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello on Wednesday said there was no favourite or super Commissioner in his administration, insisting that recognition will only be for those who are hard working and result oriented. He stated this shortly after swearing in additional four new Commissioners in Minna. This brings to 21 the number of Commissioners in the state. Four Permanent Secretaries were also sworn in by the Chief Judge of the state. Justice Maria Dzukogi. Shotly after announcing the portfolio of the new Commissioners, the governor stated that none of…

GOV SANI-BELLO SWEARS IN 4 NEW COMMISSIONERS, 4 PERMANENT SECRETARIES

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello on Wednesday sworn in 4 new Commissioners and 4 Permanent Secretaries in Government House, Minna. This brings to 21 the number of Commissioners in the state. He charged the four newly sworn Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries to be dedicated, committed, and hardworking as they discharged their duties in their various Ministries. The Governor said the council members should see their appointment as an opportunity to serve the people and a clarion called for commitment in the discharge of their duties. He announced the posting…

NIGER SET TO PARTNER NORTH KOREA ON HEALTH, INFRASTRUCTURE, POWER

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There is on going Plans by the Niger State government to partner with the North Korean government in health care delivery, infrastructural development and power. The decision was reached in Minna during a courtesy visit to Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello by the North Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Jong Yong Chol. The Governor who was impressed with the level of development so far achieved by the Koreans said the state will further strengthen relationship with the country so as to derive the maximum benefit from the arrangement. He explained that…