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APC, Beware the Ides of March, by Hassan Gimba

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“When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do you no harm.” – Ancient proverb. “The Ides of March”, made popular by William Shakespeare in his book, Julius Caesar, is the 74th day in the Roman calendar, corresponding to 15th March. Marked by several religious observances, it was notable for the Romans as a deadline for settling debts. The Ides of March is best known to us as the date Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC after a seer had warned him to “beware the Ides of…

Block escape routes of fleeing terrorists,Senate charges military

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The Senate has urged the military and security agencies in the country to closely monitor and block the escape routes used by bandits and fleeing terrorists to forestall their relocation to safe havens in other parts of Niger State and the country.   This was just as it urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide food and other livelihood support amenities to affected villages and those are internally displaced in Mariga, Mashegu, Kontagora and Borgu Local Government Areas in Niger North Senatorial District.   These formed part of…

CPS to Niger Gov,Mary Noel-Berje commiserates with NUJ over demise of Suleiman Dele Bajulaiye

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The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor of Niger State, Mary Noel-Berje has commiserated with the broadcast industry and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Niger State Council over the loss of a renowned broadcaster, Suleiman Dele Bajulaiye of Baddegi Radio, Minna.   Noel-Berje in a condolence message said no doubt it is a trying moment for officials and members of the NUJ Niger State Council as it is still dealing with the loss of a vibrant and committed member who died recently, the Union has again been hit…

Niger SSG mourns death of wife of Ex SSG, describes her as brilliant, patriotic professional

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has commiserated with former Secretary to the State Government (SSG) ,Alhaji Shehu Umar Danyaya over the death of his wife, Hajiya Fatima Shehu Danyaya, retired Principal, Government Junior Secondary School, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja. Hajiya Fatima Danyaya died today Tuesday 16th,2021 in Abuja after a brief illness. Ahmed Matane stated that the education sector and indeed Niger State have lost one of the brilliant and patriotic professional, while describing her as loyal compatriot, who dedicated herself in serving…

Gov Sani Bello mourns Sani Dangote

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Niger State Governor , Abubakar Sani Bello has described the death of Sani Dangote, younger brother to Aliko Dangote as a colossal loss to the family and the nation. Governor Sani Bello in a statement said the country has lost an experienced technocrat, established business magnate and a silent achiever who contributed immensely to the economic growth of the country. He added that the business tycoon with more than 30 years experience in manufacturing, agriculture and oil services will be greatly missed. While condoling with the family members, friends and…

INSECURITY: Niger Judicial Commission of Inquiry calls for memoranda

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The Niger State Judicial Commission of Inquiry inaugurated by the State Government on the 3rd November, 2021 to investigate the cases of killings, injury and abduction of several persons at Mazakuka, Kulho, Adogon-Malam, and environs in Mashegu Local Government Area of the State has called for Memoranda from the general public. A statement issued by Malam Shafii Zakari, Secretary of the Commission disclosed that the Commission has the following terms of reference; determine the remote and immediate causes of the unfortunate incidence, identify the persons or group of persons responsible…

Minna City Center: Jaiz Bank acquires 3 hectares of land from Niger govt …… Set to construct Highbrow shops, Underground car park, Lounge

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One of the foremost Islamic Banks in Nigeria, JAIZ Bank PLC has acquired Three Hectares of Land from Niger State government for the construction of highbrow shops, underground car park and lounge, others to be completed in nine months Niger State Government has explained how it is ensuring that the land meant for the moribund Minna City Center project is developed and put to proper use through leasing to private developers towards the socioeconomic growth and development of the state. At the periodic post-Exco Media briefing held at Government House,…

Niger Govt condemns Blockade of Bida-lambata, Lambata-izom roads

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The Niger State Government has condemned and frowned in strong terms the attitude of Drivers of tankers, trucks and other articulated vehicles for blocking Bida-Lambata and Lambata-Izom expressways causing heavy gridlock and risks to innocent commuters and the people of the communities. A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane called on the Drivers of these articulated vehicles to hasten the opening of the roads as the blockade would not compell the State Government into allowing them to use the Minna-Bida road which is a…

Niger Govt auctions 500 bags of Charcoal

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Niger State Task Force on Forest Exploitation has auctioned about 500 bags of charcoal confiscated from dealers of the commodity in the state. Speaking at the occasion, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane warned that Government would not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone caught engaged in indiscriminate felling of trees for charcoal and timber thereby causing desertification in the State. Ahmed Matane further explained that soil erosion, desertification and land degradation are some of the challenges faced by the people as a result of indiscriminate…

Bandits abduct District Head in Niger

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Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped the district head of Wawa community in Borgu Kingdom, Dr. Mahmud Ahmed Aliyu. The PUNCH gathered that the district head was kidnapped in his palace around 9:30pm of Saturday by some gunmen. . According to a source, the abductors stormed his palace in their numbers, carrying guns and cutlasses; and went straight to his apartment where he had already retired. Aliyu is said to be the 16th Dodo of Wawa and a PhD holder in Environmental Science from a Malaysian university . He…