Month: January 2018
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APC, Legislative Face Off in Niger Deepens
BY MAIRIGA Juliana, Minna The legislative arm of government in Niger state is set for a show down over plans by the leadership of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state to remove key members of the State House of Assembly (NSHA). Facts to the impending face-off emerged Tuesday when the State House…
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Eradication Of Communicable Diseases: Gov Ahmed Advocates Concerted Efforts
By Steve Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for concerted efforts towards eradicating communicable diseases ravaging rural communities in the country. The Governor made the call while receiving delegates from Damien Foundation Belgium led by its country representative, Dr. Osman Eltayeb at Government House Ilorin. Specifically, he said steps must…
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Kwara Gov Urges Enforcement Of Ban On Importation Of Poultry Products
By Steve Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for stronger enforcement of current ban on importation of poultry products into the country to protect the health of citizens and boost the nation’s economy. Declaring open a seminar organised by the Poultry Association of Nigeria with the theme: “Impact of Smuggled…
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Sokoto to inaugurate multi-billion Naira cattle breeding project
By Najem Francis, Sokoto The multi-billion naira Sokoto State Cattle Breeding Project scheduled for inauguration in May this year is a model of a long term strategy required to end the incessant farmers/herdsmen clashes across Nigeria and some West African countries, the Commissioner for Animal Health and Fisheries Development, Alhaji Tukur Alkali has said. Conducting…
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2019: Female Presidential Aspirant Asks Buhari To Heed Obasanjo’s Advice
By Steve OniIlorin A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Aspirant, Professor Olufunmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has described the advice the former President Olusegun Obasanjo gave President Muhammadu Buhari regarding the 2019 elections as a welcome development. Obasanjo in a letter on Tuesday advised Buhari against seeking re- election in 2019. Adesanya-Davies said, “Obasanjo has spoken the truth…
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Gunmen attack Kwara villages; kill 4 members of local vigilante group
By Steve Oni, Ilorin Suspected gunmen have attacked some villages in Kaiama local government area of Kwara state killing four members of the local vigilante group and injuring several others The Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Abdullahi Abubakar said Wednesday that the gunmen mounted a camp in the National Park to move from one community…
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LG Election: APC Members Decry Imposition of Candidates
By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin city As the race for the local government election hits in Edo state, a social political group, Egor Voice for Credible Election, on has described as unacceptable party leaders decision in Eor Local Government and at the state level of the All Progressives Congress, APC to impose an unpopular candidate…
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Saraki Assures Kwarans Of More Federal Infrastructure
By Steve Oni, Ilorin The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has assured the people of Kwara state of his avowed commitment to attracting more capital projects and appointments into the state. He said the people of the state deserve nothing but the best in acknowledgement of their support for him and the ruling All Progressives…
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Insecurity: Army begins ‘Operation Yaki’ in Niger LGCs
BY MAIRIGA Juliana, Minna Apparently to stem all forms of insecurity which has assumed a dangerous dimension in the state last week, men of the Nigerian Armed Forces have begun what they tagged, “Operation Yaki” in some local government areas of Niger state. Deployment of soldiers coming on the heels of the kidnap of some…
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2019: Mobile registration centres approved for Niger
BY MAIRIGA Juliana, Minna The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Niger state office said it has so far registered, 95, 434 eligible voters who are waiting for the final production and collection of their Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) in the on-going Continuous Voters’ Registration. The number according to the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Sam Egwu…