Gov. Nasir Idris
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Idris decries gang-up against his administration’s giant strides
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has decried a gang-up by some prominent personalities against his administration to sabotage his developmental goals for the state. Idris made this known on Saturday at the Uhola Festival and Agricultural Show in Zuru Local Government Area of the state. Idris, who was the Special Guest of Honour, declared that he would refuse to be…
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Gov. Idris mourns Kebbi NUJ Chairman, Hamza Galadima-Zuru
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has expressed sadness on death of Alhaji Hamza Galadima-Zuru, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi State Council. Galadima-Zuru died on Thursday after a brief illness at the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi. He was aged 52. Idris in a statement in by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam…
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Religion
Kebbi Govt. accepts resignation of Chief Imam of oldest Mosque
The Kebbi Government says it has ratified the resignation of the Chief Imam of the oldest Jumu’at Mosque in Birnin Kebbi, called “Wala Mosque,” Sheikh Rufa’i Ibrahim. The Commissioner, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sani-Aliyu, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. He requested the Gwandu Emirate Council put machinery in motion for the appointment…
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Agriculture
Investment in agriculture panacea to insecurity, poverty – Obi
Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says improved investment in agriculture will address the problems of insecurity, poverty, inflation, and food security affecting the country. Obi stated this when he visited Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. Describing agriculture as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, Obi stressed that adequate funding of…
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education
Kebbi gov. approves over N967bn registration fees for indigenous students
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved over N967 billion for the sponsorship of 20,908 indigenous students studying in 36 tertiary institutions across the country. The state commissioner for higher education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. He said, “The gesture is in line with Gov. Nasir Idris’ vision and mission in…
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Politics
Gov. Idris vows to curb political thuggery in Kebbi
Alhaji Nura Bala-Fingiller, Kebbi Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, says the state government has made arrangements to tackle all forms of political thuggery in the state. Bala-Fingiller disclosed this at a weekly press briefing organised by the State Ministry of Information and Culture, held in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the briefing…
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Religion
Ramadan: Kebbi Govt. opens 69 feeding centres
The Kebbi Government has commenced a Ramadan feeding programme in 69 designated centres across the 21 local government areas of the state. Malam Imran Usman-Abdur-Rahman, Special Adviser to Gov. Nasir Idris on Religious Affairs, made this known while addressing a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. He said, “Gov. Nasir Idris has authorised that three feeding centres for Ramadan…
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General News
Ramadan: Gov. Idris reduces work hours for civil servants
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved the reduction of official work hours for civil servants in the state in the spirit of Ramadan. Mr. Auwal Manu-Dogondaji, Commissioner, State’s Ministry of Establishment, Pensions, and Training, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. He said, “The official time frame has been reduced by two…
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Security
Idris lauds Federal Fire Service for effective service delivery in Kebbi
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi lauded the Federal Fire Service on Tuesday for saving the lives and property of fire outbreak victims in the state. Idris gave the commendation while receiving a new modern firefighting truck deployed to the state by the Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Jaji, in Binrin Kebbi. He said that he had witnessed…
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General News
Kebbi Gov’t. distributes 24 operational vehicles to lawmakers
The Kebbi Government has distributed 24 operational vehicles to members of the State House of Assembly. Distributing the vehicles to the lawmakers in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, Gov. Nasir Idris reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing an enabling environment for government officials to operate. “We are making history again today because we are handing over 24 vehicles to members of…
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