State News

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 …

Governor Idris Move To Protect Sokoto–Badagary Super Highway Project From Terrorists By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi   In addition to the troops deployed to Kebbi State to counter the Lakurawa and other terrorist, Governor Nasir Idris has requested a comprehensive security survey of the state portion of the Sokoto to Badagary super highway, to ensure uninterrupted execution of the project. To …

Edo Governor Freezes State Accounts, Reverses Ministry’s Name By Shalom Oludele Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed that all the state’s bank accounts should be frozen indefinitely. According to a statement issued by the chief press secretary, to the governor, Mr. Fred Itua, this directive, issued on Thursday, in Benin, is expected to take immediate effect. The governor warned …

Kebbi State Lawmakers Donate N10M To Families of Mera Attack Victims By Jameel Gulma, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State National Assembly members extended their heartfelt condolences to the Argungu Emirate following the recent bandit attack in Mera town, Augie local government Leading the delegation were His Excellency Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, and Major General Aminu Bande. Other members …

Kebbi Deputy Gov. Attends Mass Burial Of  Mera Attack Victims …as Gov. Idris,  Senator Aliero Condole with people of Argungu By JAMEEL GULMA, Birnin Kebbi   Kebbi State deputy governor, Senator Umar Tafida, OFR, attended the funeral prayer for 15 victims of a tragic attack in Mera Village, Augie local government area, by unknown gunmen, offering condolences and support to …

Taraba Governor, Dr. Kefas, Engages 14 Investors To Drive Economic Development In The State       The Taraba State governor, His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has engaged fourteen local and international investors to drive economic, social and Technological development in the state.   During the first week of November, the governor and his entire exco, in a business summit …

Kebbi Ministry of Animal Health Embarks on Statewide Sensitization Tour   By Jameel Gulma, Birnin Kebbi     The Kebbi State Ministry of Animal Health, Husbandry, and Fisheries has launched a sensitization tour across local governments to boost revenue. The team led by honorable commissioner Alhaji Kabiru Usman Alaramma Zuru, visited Argungu local government secretariat to educate stakeholders on fisherman …

Vision 2050: Kebbi Gov. Addresses The World On New Global Order Of Zakat, Waqf By Jameel Gulma, Birnin Kebbi   The Executive Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has addressed the global participants of 13th World Zakat and Waqf Forum Annual Meeting and International Conference ongoing in Indonesia. In his address at Jakarta, in Indonesia, …

President Tinubu Meets Northern PDP Senators To Address Critical Issues By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a strategic meeting on Wednesday with three influential northern Senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The session brought together Senators Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi former Senate Majority leader (Kebbi North), and Garba Musa …

C’tee To Investigate Students’ Riot In Jega Begins Sitting By Jameel Gulma,  Kebbi The 8-man Investigation Committee set up by the Kebbi State government to unravel the causes of the students riot at College of Health Sciences, Jega will begin sitting today. A member of the committee and commissioner of Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, disclosed this in …