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Niger SSG greets Boss Mustapha@66, describes him as quintessential gentleman

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has congratulated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha on his 66th birthday anniversary. Ahmed Matane in his birthday message, described SGF as a quintenssential gentleman, rare gem and erudite Lawyer, who has distinguished himself in all ramifications. According to the SSG, “Boss Mustapha has provided excellent leadership in managing the engine room of the Federal Government, thereby providing impetus to the implementation of policies and programmes of the present administration. …

1 feared dead, 43 missing in Niger boat mishap

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One person has been reportedly feared dead, while another sustained injuries after a canoe ferrying 50 traders from Shiroro to Kwata Market in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State capsized in the middle of Zumba River.   Newsband gathered that only six people out of the passengers have so far been rescued, and one was confirmed dead.   It was learnt that the accident occurred on Saturday afternoon.   The Director General, Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Inga, confirmed the incident to newsmen but said he had…

Niger SSG urges youth to pursue entrepreneurship for self reliance …… as Niger disburses grants to 32 Master Trainers

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Niger State Government in partnership with the World Bank has disbursed about Twelve Million, Four Hundred and Forty-Four Thousand Naira (N12, 444,000) to Thirty-Two Master Trainers otherwise known as Skill for Job Facilitators who trained about 1,109 youth in different entrepreneurial and vocational skills.   This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane shortly after he presented cheques to the 32 Master Trainers held at the NSDC Suites, Minna. The SSG explained that the over 1000 youth who were drawn from Chanchaga and Bida…

Niger Govt to partner Senegal based company,Willing Hands to boost Agriculture

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The Niger state Government is set to partner a Senegal based company; Willing Hands in the area of Agriculture.   This was sequel to the visit of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello and some members of his cabinet and other private investors to Richard Toll, Saint Louis, Senegal on the invitation of the organisation.   The visit was majorly for feasibility study so as to create a workable document for the establishment of a commercial farm project in Niger State.   The Governor and his entourage were taken round three farms;…

Niger SSG mourns death of Governor’s Aide,Alh Gambo Tanko Kagara

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the Special Adviser to the Governor of Niger State on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and former Chairman,Rafi Local Government, Alhaji Gambo Tanko Kagara (Bojo). Alhaji Gambo Kagara died today in Minna after a brief illness. In his condolence message, the Secretary to the State Government described late Gambo Kagara and former National President, ALGON as a man of great courage who exhibited great passion, patriotism and dedication to…

INSECURITY: Gov Sani Bello reiterates commitments in fight against Terrorism,Banditry …. receives NASS members from Niger on sympathy visit

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The Niger state Governor,Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has said his administration is determined to flush out terrorists and other criminal elements out of Niger state. The Governor stated this while receiving lawmakers representing Niger State at the lower chamber of the National Assembly,who paid sympathy visit to him at the Niger state Lodge, Abuja. The lawmakers who are members of the All Progressives Congress APC except Hon.Shehu Sale representing Magama / Rijau who is of APGA were led by Umar Mohammed Bago representing Chanchaga federal Constituency. The visit according to…

Gov Sani Bello mourns victims of Boat mishap that claimed Seven lives

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed sadness over the boat mishap in Zhigiri Village of Shiroro local government that claimed seven lives.   Governor Sani Bello in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel-Berje, described the incident as painful and unfortunate.   The Governor observed that travelling around the community was hitherto by land as the terrain was dry and motorable pointed out that the construction of the Zungeru Dam has forced the residents of the affected communities to adopt water transportation.   He therefore…

Niger Police repel Bandits attack on Wamba community, recovers Three Motorcycles

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In a further effort of the Niger State Police Command to curb banditry and other criminality in the State, The Police tactical team at Mangoro and Bangi villages, Mariga LGA successfully repelled attempted Bandits attack on Wamba community, and also recovered three abandoned motorcycles. On 13th December,2021, a group of suspected armed bandits on foot, attempted to attack Wamba village along Kampani-Bobi/Bangi road Mariga LGA, the Niger state Command of Nigeria Police Force deployed its tactical team to the area and vehemently repelled the bandits while the hoodlums later regrouped…

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…

Niger Govt reiterates support to education sector

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Niger State Government has reaffirmed its continued commitment to accord priority attention to the education sector in the State. This was disclosed by the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello shortly before commissioning the One Thousand Capacity Multi-Purpose Conference Hall constructed by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Niger State Wing at Chanchaga, Minna. The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane further stated that education remained the greatest source of empowerment in the world, therefore the present administration is leaving no…