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Global partnership: Gov Sani-Bello attends USADF forum in Washington DC

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello is scheduled to attend a high-level forum organised by United States African Development Foundation (USADF) in Washington DC, United States of America, USA. Governor Sani-Bello is attending the forum at the instance of USADF as a follow-up to

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Gov Sani Bello seeks collective, stakeholders approach to national security

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello, has said that solution to the nation’s security challenges requires collective and all stakeholders approach. The governor also stressed the need for Community Policing in order to checkmate the pockets of security challenges, especially in the rural areas. Governor Sani Bello stated this after commissioning of a

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Niger state Deputy Director, Protocol, Alhaji Abubakar Amari is dead

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The deputy director protocol to Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello, of Niger state, Alhaji Abubakar Amari is dead. He died last Saturday at the age of 53 after a brief illness. Governor Sanni Bello described the death of the deceased deputy director of protocol, government House Minna as a personal loss to him. This was contained […]

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Niger Govt approves N300m to address erosion, flooding

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

The Niger Government has approved the release of N300 million to the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) as counterpart funding to help address gully erosion and flooding challenges in the state. Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger disclosed this on Friday when Malam Salisu Dahiru, the National Project Coordinator, NEWMAP, paid a courtesy visit […]

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Gov Sanni Bello assures NYSC members of adequate security

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has assured Corp Members serving in the state of adequate security during the 2019 election. The Governor, represented by the state Commissioner of Water Resources, Mallam Mamman Musa, spoke at the swearing in of new Batch C corps members posted to the state. The Governor revealed there was […]

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NAFOWA empowers 100 youths, widows in skills acquisition in Niger

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The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA), says it has empowered another batch of 100 youths and widows of deceased personnel through its Skills Acquisition and Vocational Training Programme, in Kainji, Niger. Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Daramola […]

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Youth Development: Gov Sani-Bello calls for cultural, religious and parental guidance to curb youth restiveness

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Worried over the increase in the level of youth restiveness Nigeria, Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has called for increased parental, traditional as well as religious guidance in curbing the menace of youth restiveness in Nigeria. The Governor made the call when he received participants of National Defence College, NDC Course 27 on Geo-Strategic […]

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2019: APC may lose Niger, Edo – Aspirants warn

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Aspirants from Niger and Edo States have warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) that if rightful measures are not taken urgently, the party might fail woefully in the 2019 general elections. Aspirants from the states have continued to protest the irregular conduct of the legislative primaries by the party saying some power brokers in the […]

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Gov Sani-Bello exonerates self from automatic ticket for NASS members

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2018 0

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has enjoined contestants, their supporters and stakeholders in the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in the state to remain calm and peaceful. The Governor distanced himself from the issue of automatic ticket for serving members of the National Assembly, assuring that he will work closely with the […]

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Gov Sani-Bello averts crisis in Suleja over alleged abduction of LG chairman

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello brought peace to Maje and Suleja Township following an early hour protest by some youths over an alleged disappearance of the Suleja Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Maje. Some aggrieved youths had in the early hours of yesterday obstructed vehicular movement by blocking the Minna-Suleja highway in protest for

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Corporate Social Responsibility: Total Oil empowers youths in Niger state

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Total Oil Nigeria plc has empowered 100 youths in Niger state under its corporate social responsibility tagged Totalpreneurship. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Niger state, Alhaji Hussaini Ahmed who doubles as representative of the Governor and the Commissioner stated that the government had provided the enabling environment for private sector

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Two serving senators lost primaries in Niger

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Two out of three serving senators of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Niger State, on Tuesday lost their bid to return to the National Assembly. The two were defeated in the party primaries election conducted across the three senatorial districts in the state. In Niger East Senatorial District, two time senator and Chairman Senate committee […]

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APC endorses Gov Sani Bello as Niger state flag bearer

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It was an overwhelming endorsement for Niger State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State on Sunday trooped out to affirm him as the party’s standard bearer for 2019 gubernatorial elections in the state. Party members from the 274 wards of the state trooped out in […]

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Teachers’ welfare: Gov Sani-Bello directs payment of domestic allowance for grade level 15, above

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…Endorses increase in retirement age Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has directed that teachers on grade level 15 and above be paid domestic staff allowance, a benefit that is limited to only civil servants. He also endorsed the agitation by the Nigeria Union of Teachers to have the retirement age of professional teachers increased […]

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25th Royal anniversary: Gov Sani-Bello congratulates Sarki Zazzau Suleja

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The Emir of Suleja, in Niger state Malam Mohammed Awwal Ibrahim has been described as a dependable bridge builder by state governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello. The governor also commended the Royal father for his immense contributions and support towards ensuring good governance in the three tiers of government in the last 25 years of […]

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Flood: Osinbajo in Niger State, directs resettlement sites for affected victims

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide building materials to the new resettlement site for communities affected by flood in Niger State in order to ease their hardship. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Niger State Governor, Mr Jibrin Ndace, quoted Osinbajo as disclosing this on […]

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Flood: Niger Gov assures victims, IDPs of adequate welfare

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Internally displaced persons in Zungeru Wushishi local government of Niger state have been assured of the state government commitment to their general welfare in the areas of feeding, accommodation and medication. The state Governor Abubakar Sani Bello represented by his deputy Ahmed Mohammed Ketso gave the assurance when he visited the IDP camp at Zungeru […]

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Flood: NEMA declares national disaster in four states

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The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Maihaja, has declared flooding a national disaster in four states of Kogi, Niger, Delta and Anambra, placing eight others on the watch list. The agency made the declaration on Monday, days after the President ordered it to declare the situation a national disaster. Following […]

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Royal anniversary: Gov Sani-Bello says 15yrs of Etsu Nupe’s rule, huge success

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Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger state has applauded the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar for his significant contributions to the unity, peace, progress and development of the Bida Emirate, the State and country as a whole. In a congratulatory message to the monarch, Governor Sani-Bello described […]

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Gov Sani Bello visits 100 flood-ravaged communities in Niger State

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…Seeks permanent solution Niger Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has said that over 100 communities in Mokwa, Lavun, Edati, Katcha, Agaie and Lapai Local Government Areas of the state have been sacked and submerged by flood from the tributaries of Rivers Niger and Kaduna. He revealed this in Muye, Lapai Local Government Area shortly after conducting […]