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NIGER - The Power State of Nigeria.
Transparency, Accountability, Integrity
Jan 09, 2008
Apparently, he rode into the Government House of his state in a glorified furry. And hardly had he been sworn in as governor than he began to demonstrate impatience in making a difference in Niger State.
Jan 08, 2008
A total of 37 persons died in 45 road accidents in the FCT and Niger State respectively in December 2007.
Jan 08, 2008
The Niger State Government has approved 50 per cent salary bonus for its workers as part of the New Year celebration. The workers went into jubilation Friday when they were paid the bonus.
Jan 05 2008
AT a ceremony to end a training exercise for soldiers in Kontagora, Niger State, last year, President Umaru Yar’Adua expressed shock over reports that arms and ammunition were missing in some army formations.
Jan 23, 2008
It has been observed that since the Local Empowerment and Environmental Management Projects (LEEMP), which is a World Bank outfit, was set up in Niger State, it has been involved in changing the lives of the people for the better.
Jan 23, 2008
Nigerian authorities are searching for the families of 105 abducted children found packed into a minibus. The children, aged between five and 13, were taken from Kano state in the north and, say anti-trafficking agents, would have been "abused and molested".
Jan 22, 2008
The Director General of the Niger State HIV/AIDS control agency, Pharmacist Baba Umar, has described the high rate of HIV/AIDS prevalence in the state as alarming and warned that unless urgent steps were taken to curb the spread of the disease, the government’s plan of transforming the state into one of the three leading economies in Nigeria by the year 2020 would not be realized. Pharmacist Umar who stated this in a chat with Nigeria Newsday in his office, in Minna, the Niger state capital last week, said over 250,000 people in Niger State, representing 5.3 per cent of the population, were infected with the dreaded HIV/AIDS disease.
Jan 21, 2008
Mohammed Yahaya, the secretary to the Niger State Government has urged the NLC to partner with government in actualising its dream for an efficient civil service.
Jan 21, 2008
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested 141 drug offenders in Niger state between January and December 2007.
Jan 21, 2008
Inspector-General of Police, Sir Mike Okiro, has debunked insinuations in some quarters that he was planning to re-deploy police personnel attached to the EFCC.
Jan 19, 2008
Niger State government is committed to seeing that the Hydro Power Authority Development Commission (HYPADEC) becomes a reality as Governor Babangida Aliyu is poised for its success, Senator Dahiru Awaisu Kuta has said.
Jan 18, 2008
It was refreshing to witness how the lives of ordinary Nigerians were transformed through projects that affect them, if even the finances used in executing those projects may not be huge.
Jan 17, 2008
Senior Special Assistant to the Niger State governor on Security Matters, Brigadier General Abdallah Ahmad (rtd), on Monday night narrowly escaped death when he was attacked by armed robbers. General Ahmad was returning to Minna from Abuja when he ran into a road block mounted by about 10 robbers dressed in police uniform.
Jan 16, 2008
Tuesday 6th November, 2007 dawned just like any other day to the staff and students of Maryam Babangida Girls Science College, Minna, Niger State. The students as usual woke up do their morning routines and headed for school for their normal classes. But this day, which began on a good note, was to end with an ugly incident occasioned by an inferno.
Jan 16, 2008
Gov Babangida Aliyu of Niger State has ordered the probe of 138 principals of secondary schools over alleged collection of illegal fees. Aliyu announced the probe in Minna on Saturday during an interactive session with principals and officials of the state Ministry of Education. He said that government would not fold its arms and watch some people sabotage its new education policy.
Jan 17, 2008
Vice President, World Bank (Africa Region), Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has challenged state governments to ensure proper utilisation of their resources to develop rural communities, if they are to benefit from such incentives in the future. Ezekwesili stated this yesterday, while speaking with the Niger State Governor, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, during her one-day working visit to commissio...
Jan 14, 2008
His name is Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Lamorde. You probably knew him as the dreaded Director of Operations, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Henceforth, at least till Mallam Nuhu Ribadu returns from his study leave, Lamorde will be the face of the anti-corruption war in Nigeria.
Jan 13, 2008
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has relased about 1.2 million permanent voter registration cards for issuance to eligible voters in Niger State.
Jan 13, 2008
RAPE had been in existence for many years in the world. It is as old, if not even older than most crimes reported in the world today. Infact, the law is very clear on the crime. For example, in Nigeria , section 283 of the Penal Code provides for life imprisonment or fine for a convict. The same section of the law also stipulates seven years imprisonment for indecent assault and that is to say that if the case of rape cannot be established, the accused can still be charged.
Jan 11, 2008
When the issue of national boundaries is discussed in Nigeria there is a tendency to focus on the international land and maritime borders due to the recent history of disputes over the true extent of our borders with Cameroun in particular.
Jan 24, 2008
The Niger State House of Assembly has given its approval to the administrative panel of inquiry currently probing contracts awarded during the eight year rule of former Governor Abdulkhadir Kure.
Jan 26, 2008
Have you ever imagined the human world without light? Ever imagined living in darkness? Imagine there was no electricity to power and give light to our homes, schools, work places, industries and markets. It would definitely be horrific wouldn't it?
Jan 26, 2008
Niger state government has procured 20 transformers at the cost of N78.2 million for distribution to the urban areas. The newly appointed commissioner for Information, Alh. Ahmed Adamu Kagara disclosed this in Minna at the end of the state Executive Council meeting.
Jan 27, 2008
It was one of the happiest moments for Abubakar Shashi, the caretaker chairman of Baddegi local government area of Niger State. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu, the state governor last week extended indefinitely his tenure for good performance and building new secretariat for his council. The governor had recently sacked the appointed local council chairmen in the state.
Jan 24, 2008
Dr.Obiageli Ezekwesili, World Bank Vice President, in Minna commissioned World Bank assisted projects valued at N12.3 million. The projects were the N6 million FADAMA projects in Minna, Kwamba and Suleja and the N6.3 million Local Empowerment Environmental Management Project (LEEMP) at Damu.
Jan 29, 2008
With his visit to the 65 acres La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Co-operatives of Niger State, Alhaji Umar Nasko, expectations were high, but many did not realise the enormous business partnership that such a visit will amount to.
Jan 31, 2008
In its determination to improve on the quality of education, the Niger State government has awarded a N712 million contract for the construction of students hostels at the state College of Education, Minna.
Jan 29, 2008
MY people have a saying among the elders: “when your cockerel fights so well, it brings smiles to your lips”. I regard Niger State as my second home and Lagos my third.
Jan 11, 2008
It was at a Christmas/Sallah celebration organized by the Niger State government for HIV/AIDS orphaned and vulnerable children in Minna the Niger state capital. The event was well attended by commissioners, special advisers and other top government functionaries. Everything had been going on smoothly as the government officials were having a great time feting the children. The celebration was soon dampened when the Governor, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu stood up to make his speech and he personally volunteered to go for HIV/AIDS screening and also ordered his commissioners and other aides present to follow suit.
Jan 31, 2008
A former caretaker committee chairman for Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State has been arrested by the police in Minna Niger State in connection with a N7.8 million fraud.