Tag: Gov Abubakar Sani- Bello

Niger Govt restates support for Arabic language

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The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to support Arabic language and Islamic education in the State. Ahmed Matane disclosed this at the 17th National Conference of the Academic Society for Arabic Language and Literature in Nigeria (ASALLIN) held at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. The SSG revealed that the present administration in the State has continued to enhance teaching and teachers of Colleges of Arts and Islamic Studies through the building of infrastructure and provision of instructional materials. According to…

JUST IN: Worshippers trapped as truck rams into mosque in Suleja

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No fewer than three persons have been trapped after a trailer loaded with powdered milk rammed into a mosque at Suleja, Niger State.   According to Daily Trust, the accident occurred around 6 am on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, when many people had left the mosque after morning prayers.   An eyewitness said the trailer fell on the back section of the mosque where women and children pray.   However, three people, including a child, were trapped in the ruins and subsequently sustained injuries.   When the scene was visited…

Niger Governor-Elect ,Umar Bago Inaugurates Transition Council

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About 62 member Transition Council that will facilitate a seamless process which will usher in the next administration has been inaugurated in Niger State. The inauguration was performed at the Idris Legbo Kutiigi International Conference Centre by the Governor-elect, Mohammed Umar Bago. Speaking to journalists shortly after the inauguration, the Governor-elect said the members were carefully selected for the task. According to him, “we have tried to identify the best brains in different fields of life and profession. People who have written their names in gold at the State and…

Former APC Guber candidate,Alh Idris Malagi ,Others pay congratulatory visit to Niger Governor-elect, Umar Bago

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A former APC Gubernotoial candidate in the last Governorship primary in Niger state, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Malagi on Monday joined other political big wigs in the state to pay a congratulatory visit to Niger state Governor-Elect,Hon Umar Mohammed Bago at his residence in Maitama, Abuja. Malagi who is also the Publisher of Blueprint Newspaper and Kakakin Nupe expressed confidence in the ability of Hon Umar Bago and his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba to tackle the most urgent problems facing the state with renewed vigour. Malagi assured that the incoming administration…

MARCH 18 POLLS: IGP deploys AIG Aishatu Abubakar, Others to Niger state

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In view of the forthcoming March 18th Gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections in Niger State, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has deployed AIG Election Zone 7, AIG Aishatu Abubakar supervising Niger State/FCT from AIG Vetrinary FHQ Abuja to oversee and coordinate security arrangements for the elections in Niger State.   Similarly, other Senior Police officers were equally deployed to supervise security arrangements in the three senatorial districts of the State, which are; CP Susan Horsefall and DCP Aina Emmanuel to Niger South, CP Kayode Adetumbi…

Gov Sani Bello restates commitment to revamp Judiciary ……. Commissions High Court I & II complexes in Kontagora

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Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has restated commitment to revamp Judicial arm of government as it is critical to the development of Democracy.   Governor Sani Bello stated this at the commissioning of the High Court I and II complexes in Kontagora reconstructed and furnished at the cost of over N226 Million.   He expressed delight that the completion of the reconstruction work and furnishing of the High Court complexes will engender quick dispensation of Justice. In her response, the Chief Judge (CJ) of the State, Justice Halima Ibrahim…

BREAKING: Niger Govt sues FG on Naira redesign policy

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Niger State Government has filed a suit against the Federal government on the Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Supreme Court.   In a statement, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Nasara Danmallam, said the case with suit number SC/CV/210/2023 filed on the 10th of February, 2023, with the Niger state government as the plaintiff, is seeking for an extension of the timeframe given by the CBN for the currency swap and withdrawal from circulation, the old N200, N500 and N1,000 amongst…

WOSA mourns former Commissioner,Danladi Ndayebo

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The National President of Wushishi Old Students Association (WOSA), Dr. Zubairu Ibrahim Tswachi has expressed grief over the demise of a Journalist and erstwhile Chief Press Secretary and Commissioner of Information and Strategy to Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu of Niger State, Danladi Ndayebo.   In his condolence message, the National President described Ndayebo as one of the finest experts in the pen profession, stressing that WOSA would not forget the tremendous role he played during the administration of Muazu Babangida Aliyu.   According to Dr. Twaschi, “the former Commissioner of…

Tinubu meets farmers, agro commodity groups in Niger

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The APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue his engagement with another strategic sector of the Nigerian economy, with a Town Hall meeting in Minna, Niger State on Monday.   Along with his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, Tinubu will meet farmers and the agro commodity groups in the state, which is notable for being a breadbasket of Nigeria.   According to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity of the APC campaign council, Governor Abubakar Bello will host the meeting and the candidates.  …

Gov Sani Bello lauds Gov Emmanuel Udom for developmental strides in Akwa Ibom ….. commissions Eket Township Stadium

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has lauded the efforts of his counterpart in Akwa Ibom, Governor Emmanuel Udom at the development attained in the state. Governor Sani Bello gave the commendation when he commissioned the Eket township stadium as part of activities marking the 35th years of the creation of the state. He acknowledged that his counterpart has demonstrated hardwork and commitment to service delivery to the people. “You have converted Uyo to mini London, I know it is not easy but your commitment, dedication and promise to the…