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$200M Lithium Processing Factory To Be Set Up In Kebbi. By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi Kebbi State is set to become a major player in Nigeria’s mineral sector as a Chinese investor finalizes plans to establish a $200 million Lithium Processing Factory in the state. This was disclosed by Governor Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, during the 2025 Yauri Annual …

Bayelsa Govt Warns Miscreants To Steer Clear of New Bus Terminal …Directs Transport Ministry, Unions To Set Up Joint Taskforce In a swift reaction to some concerns raised by transport unions and other stakeholders over the use of the new Bayelsa State-owned bus terminal at Igbogene, Government has assured that it would immediately set up a crack taskforce to deal …

Fulani Tittle Holder Relieved Of His Tittle For Banditry By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   Argungu emirate in Kebbi state has dethroned Alhaji Usman Muhammed Bakaramba as Maifulanin Kabi. This was contained in a press release available to journalists and signed by the secretary to the emirate, Alhaji Lauwali Labbo, on Monday. The press statement said the Argungu emirate made the …

Gov. Idris, Emir Of Zuru Rejoice With Glorious Sons Of Zuru Over Promotion   By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi     It is indeed a glorious end of the year (2024) for two illustrious sons of Zuru emirate identified for dedication to service and promoted by their respective federal organisations. Expressing his joyful feeling over the promotion, Comrade Governor Nasir Idris …

Gov Idris Swears In Four High Court Judges, Two Khadis By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, has sworn-in four new High Court Judges and two Khadis. The swearing ceremony was presided by Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, on Friday. The secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji …

Kebbi Ministries Begin Budget Defense. By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   The Kebbi State House of Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance and Appropriation, as well as Budget Monitoring, Planning, and Due Process, has, yesterday, begun receiving budget defenses from various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) for the 2025 fiscal year. This development is a crucial step towards ensuring that the state’s …

 Kebbi Budgets N580.33bn For 2025 By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   Kebbi State Govenror, Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu on Wednesday, presented the state’s proposed 2025 budget amounting to over N580.33 billion. The Kauran Gwandu said that the 2025 budget was tagged, “Economic and Infrastructural Consolidation ”. According to the governor, among other sources, the budget is expected to be funded …

Cabinet Reshuffled In Kano’s Best Interest, Says Gov Yusuf   Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has again dismissed insinuations on the recent cabinet reshuffle that affected the office of the chief of staff, the secretary to the state government and five commissioners.   Addressing press men on Wednesday during the state executive council meeting held at Government House, Governor Yusuf refuted …

Armed Robber Raid Kebbi Radio Station, Cart Away Valuable Equipments   By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   A disturbing incident occurred on Thursday night at Kebbi Radio Station when 15 armed thieves raided the facility, attacking three security personnel, including a civil defense officer and two private watchmen. The assailants overpowered the security team using guns and machetes, severely injuring them …

Kebbi To Emulate Indonesian Model To Transform Almajiri System By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   The Kebbi State Government has stepped-up efforts to transform its Almajiri system of education by emulating the Indonesian model, the commissioner for Religious Affairs, Alhaji Sani Aliyu, has disclosed. The commissioner, who made this known on Sunday in an interview with Journalists, in Birnin Kebbi, said …