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EASTER CELEBRATION : Gov Sani Bello felicitates Christians, charges them to sustain prayers for lasting peace in Niger state

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has congratulated Christians in Niger State and beyond as they celebrate Easter, the season of the remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind.   In a message, Governor Sani Bello noted that Easter is a significant celebration observed by Christians which portrays the sacrifice and love examplified by Jesus Christ, who is the foundation and the end of the Christian faith.   He stressed the need for Christians to celebrate Easter solemnly while reflecting and imbibing the…

Clash of interest, as two groups present drafts for PDP nomination form for Guber hopeful,AJ Isah in Niger State

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There has been mild melodrama as two groups present drafts for the purchase of nomination form for Engr Abdullahi Isah Jankara (PmP) a seasoned oil and gas professional, member Nigeria Society of Engineers (MNSE), COREN certified Engineer, Member Society of Petroleum Engineers, Member Project Management Institute of the United States of America.   The clash of interest came to fore today when he went to pick his nomination form at the WADATA Plaza housing the PDP national secretariat. A group of his professional colleagues that goes by the accolade “The…

Banditry : Senate tasks security agencies to adopt proactive measures …. mourns policemen, residents killed by bandits in Niger State

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The Senate has called on security agencies in the country to be proactive in the fight against insurgency, banditry and terrorism to prevent loss of lives and properties.       The Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, made the call following a point of order raised by the Deputy Whip, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi representing Niger North District.       Rising on Order 42, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, drew the attention of the Senate to the recent onslaught by bandits in his Senatorial District.       The lawmaker, lamented…

Gov Sani Bello flags Off Batch 1 disbursement of Grants to 232 Women In Gurara ….. As Niger State tops Performance Chart In The Country

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has flagged off the first batch of individual grant disbursement to women in Gawu Babangida, Gurara local government area under the Nigeria for Women Project, a strategic World Bank programme in collaboration with the Federal government and Niger State to support women and improve their socio-economic status. The event signified the commencement of funds disbursement in the piloting local government areas namely Gurara, Agaie and Wushishi representing the three Senatorial zones of the state. Governor Sani Bello noted that the grant which is the…

Niger SSG mourns Former SSG,Ibrahim Isa Ladan, says He served Niger State diligently

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has mourned the death of the former Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Hon. Ibrahim Isa Ladan. Hon. Isa Ladan died in Abuja after a protracted illness. Aged 62 years. In his condolence message, the SSG disclosed that the exemplary roles the former SSG played in the administration and Governance of Niger State are noteworthy and will remain indelible in the sands of time. According to Ahmed Matane, “On behalf of the Government and people of…

Military operations against Bandits in Niger succeeding – Gov Sani Bello

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The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello,has said multiple actions against terrorists and bandits in Niger state by security agencies, were succeeding despite recent incessant cases of attacks in the state orchestrated by the hoodlums to discredit government onslaught on them.   The Governor stated this Thursday at a press briefing addressed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel-Berje at the Government House, Minna.   He stated that the security agencies have maintained sustained onslaught against the bandits with required logistics support from government even before the latest presidential…

Niger State @46: Gov Sani Bello lauds founding fathers …… calls for A legal framework to harmonize, adopt Path to sustainable Growth, Development of the State

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has lauded the individual and collective efforts of citizens and Founding Fathers of the state who have made various but exceptional contributions towards the growth and development of the state. The state, created by the Military regime of Murtala Ramat Mohammed in February of 1976, has historically evolved through different stages of growth propelled by the various contributions of previous administrations. To mark the 46th anniversary since the creation of the state, Governor Sani Bello expressed the need, not only to consolidate on the…

VP Osinbajo lauds Niger state contributions to National Development …. Becomes Garkuwan Yamman Nupe

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The Vice President of the Federal of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said the importance of Nupeland and the strategic position of Niger State to national development of the country was not in doubt. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo disclosed this at the Wadata Palace, Bida, during the turbaning ceremony of four illustrious sons of Bida Emirate. Prof Osinbajo who was the special guest of honour at the event attended by mammoth crowd, said it was the acknowledgment of the fact that Niger State is key in engendering rapid growth and…

APC Congress: Jikantoro, Ubandiya emerge factional Chairmen at parallel Congresses in Niger state

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The All Progressives Congress in Niger state has produced two executive members following parallel congresses held in the state on Saturday. It was gathered that the Congress screening Committee refused to clear and accredit some members aspiring for various positions. While some group of people emerged as executives in a parallel Congress held in Tunga- Minna, the other group which has Governor Abubakar Sani Bello held theirs at the Legbo Kutigi open field. The Deputy Governor Ahmed Ketso, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs) Amb. Zubairu Dada, Hon. Umar Bago and…

Gov Sani Bello showcases Niger State at Africa Trade and Business Reunion …. as Africa House London unveils Unlock Africa Project

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United Kingdom Parliamentarians and Business Investors from African Nation states have converged on the strangers Dinning room , House of commons Westminster, London to launch UNLOCK AFRICA Project Governor Abubakar Sani Bello along side other Speakers, who described the Project as the best way forward commended the initiative. The Governor expressed delight over the renewed business and commercial relationship that has hitherto eroded over time between the United Kingdom and Africa. He recalled that, years ago, the gradual disappearance of British investments in Africa necessitated the continent to look elsewhere,…