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Oct 11, 2008
Former Lagos Police boss, Police Commissioner Abubakar Tsav (rtd) has accused the Nigerian elite class of sheer hypocrisy over the noise about Alhaji Bello Masaaba, the controversial polygamist that married 86 wives. According to Tsav, the same crowd of religious purists knew that Late Chief M.K.O Abiola was married to so many wives but did not make a fuss about it because of his statue and wealth
Oct 10, 2008
Against the background of charges by some Niger Delta elements like Alhaji Asari Dokubo that the North is a parasitic component of the Nigerian federation, a meeting of Northern Governors Forum was held where the governors resolved to squarely address agricultural development. Though Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State spoke on behalf of the forum, knowledgeable correspondents who covered the meeting attributed the resolve to develop agriculture in the region to the governor of Adamawa State, Vice Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd). Nyako's colleagues, according to news reports, had no difficulty agreeing with him, because apart from the fact that much of the food and meat consumed in the whole country are from the North, Admiral Nyako is widely regarded as Nigeria's biggest farmer. It is not for nothing that he has for several years been the president of the association of the nation's farmers
Oct 10, 2008
Oct 09, 2008
No fewer than 23 intending pilgrims from Niger State have been screened out by the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The Chairman of the Board, Alh. Isa Ndagiman, who disclosed this in a press briefing in Minna yesterday, said those affected were screened out because of pregnancy and old age. Ndagiman explained that this was in conformity with the resolve of the board to ensure that only those who were qualified performed this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. He stated that the screening exercise was thorough, as it involved both physical and spiritual examination.
Oct 09, 2008
Oct 08, 2008
Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has disqualified 23 pregnant women from performing this year's Hajj. Alhaji Isah Ndagi-Man, the board's Chairman, made this known in Minna.
Oct 07, 2008
Oct 07, 2008
Whether it is mischief or gross attention complex that propels Malam Shehu Sani's antics, one thing cannot be denied him - he seems to have an insatiable capacity for ruffling feathers in the Northern establishment. He oscillates between being an infant terrible and a cause célèbre never shying away from controversy no matter how foolhardy. When a man makes a living by deliberately riding out storms, he deserves more scrutiny beyond the covert summations of the so-called leadership analysts of the CIA that specialise in manipulating the career progression or lack of it of outstanding Third World elite.
Oct 07, 2008
Shiroro Local government Council in Niger state, executed projects worth N9.7 million in Kato ward, according to Dr Hamza Idris, the Councilor representing the ward. He named the projects to include the construction of two blocks of classrooms in Layi village at the cost of N1.9 million. Others are the construction of two blocks of classrooms with headmaster's office in Maikakaki village at the cost of N2.1 million, and the rehabilitation of a bore hole at the cost of N170, 000 also in Maikakaki.
Oct 05, 2008
Niger State House of Assembly has approved the deduction of the state and its 25 councils' shares of the excess crude oil fund by the Federal Government for emergency power project. He said the approval was on the assumption that such funding would lead to improved and efficient electricity supply that would boost the economy. According to Kawu, the state government's deductions from the excess crude oil fund for the power project is $39.3 million (N4.6 billion) while that of the 25 councils is $32.5 million (N3.8 billion).
Oct 05, 2008
Oct 06, 2008
Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state declared 2009 as the ``Water Year'' in the state government's efforts to improve access to potable water to all its citizens.
Oct 04, 2008
Secretary of the Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Elder Saidu Dogo has advocated death sentence for corrupt leaders as the only way to checkmate corruption in the country. Dogo also said that if the family of such leaders are found to have benefited from the act, they should be sent to jail for 15 years as well as have their property confiscated. The scribe who said this in an exclusive interview with Saturday Champion on the 48th Independence anniversary of Nigeria, regretted that ethnicity, bad leadership and corruption have impeded national progress. He charged Nigeria to emulate China by taking a hard stand on corruption, adding that China is making progress today because any official caught in corruption in that country would face execution.
He said: "Take China for instance, it is making progress because they have checkmated corruption. If any official is found to be corrupt in China, first and foremost, he would be executed. "If his family benefited from it they will be sent to jail for 15 years, every property they owned, will be confiscated, that is their policy. In fact, I am advocating that we enact such laws in Nigeria…"
Oct 04, 2008
Senator Dahiru Kuta Awaisu, representing Niger East senatorial district of Niger State, has said that the establishment of HYPPADEC would address the problems of Nigerians living in riverine areas.
Oct 04, 2008
The Federal High Court sitting in Minna has reserved ruling till 15 October, 2008 on a bail application filed by the man with 86 wives, Alhaji Bello Masaba. In a suit No FHC/mm/cs/27/08, Masaba, through his lead counsel, Barr. Femi David Ikotun, prayed the court to admit him to bail pending the determination of his trial by the Upper Sharia Court in Minna. Joined as respondents in the suit are the Niger State Sharia Commission, the state Commissioner of Police, the state attorney-general and commissioner for Justice, as well as the Comptroller of Prisons, Minna.
Oct 04, 2008
Oct 03, 2008
Former Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar have given a pass mark to the 15-month-old administration of Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State . The duo said on Wednesday in Minna when they paid a surprise Sallah homage to the governor that the administration had focused on developmental programmes. Babangida said Aliyu had proved his critics wrong with his many achievements in just one year, adding: ``We are happy with your performance so far.'' He said he was impressed with Aliyu's administration for embarking on policies and programmes that wouldtouch the lives of many Niger citizens. He urged the governor to remain focused, and continue on the path of ``progressive development''. Abdulsalami also commended the governor's programmes toward improving the lives of the people, and called for prayers for the peace and development of the state. Responding, Aliyu thanked the two leaders for the visit, and promised that his administration would remain committed to its vision and mission. ``My mission is to take the state from its current state to one of the top three economies in Nigeria by the year 2020,'' he said.
Oct 03, 2008
THE Nupe people in Niger, Kwara and Kogi states are demanding for the creation Ndaduma State.
Their Spokesman, Professor Shehu Bida, said in Bida, Niger State, that the demand, if met, would give the Nupe a sense of belonging in Nigeria. Bida said the demand was realistic because the state, if created, would be economically viable. He said the demand should be given positive response in view of the area’s ‘‘massive contribution’’ to the growth of the country’s economy. Bida said the area was supporting the economic growth of Nigeria because some of the nation’s giant power plants were located there. He also said that the people clamouring for the new state had been working on the idea for the last 20 years. On roads, Bida called on the Federal Government to dualise major roads in the area inhabited by Nupe-speaking people. He also demanded that an indigene of Niger State be appointed Minister of Power and Energy since the major power generation plants were located in the state.
Oct 02, 2008
An NGO, Community Health and Development Agency, has concluded plans to construct an anti-retroviral centre for people living with HIV and AIDS in Niger State. The Agency is engaged in providing care and support for people living with HIV and AIDS. The planned centre will be located at Bida clinic in Niger state and will cater for the needs of the rural people. The Secretary -General of the Niger State Action Committee on HIV and AIDS, Dr. Jimoh Jibrin, pledged to give full support to the agency.
Oct 02, 2008
Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu of Niger state has appealed to his opponents to join hands with his administration in order to move the state forward. Speaking during a Durbar organised to mark tis year’s Eid-Fitr at Minna, Aliyu said he had no hard feelings for any political opponents. Rather, he said he wanted them to assist his government by providing the needed ideas on the way forward.
Oct 02, 2008
Malam Bello Abubakar Masaba Bello, the octogenerian resident in Bida, Niger State, whose “marriage” to 86 women has become a curious public amusement at these hard times is currently in a legal tangle. But his large household said that they are happy and contented with him, urging the Bida emirate council that have dragged Mr. Bello to Sharia court in Minna to back off
Oct 01, 2008
Governor Muazu Aliyu of Niger State says the position of president of Nigeria is fully occupied by the incumbent President Musa Yar'adua. He made the assertion at the Durbar ceremony commemorating the Eid- Il -Ftri celebration in Minna yesterday. He said those wishing Yar'adua dead were only being mischievous, adding that only Allah can take such decision. "It is not the sick that die, even the healthy drop dead. Those wishing Mr President dead should be careful, it could be their turn to die at anytime. For now there is no vacancy in Aso Rock as it is still president Yar'adua that is the incumbent president of Nigeria", he said. He said some people have been peddling rumours that he was interested in the position of vice president should the president die. He maintained that he had never nursed such an ambition, adding that it was only the mischievous contraption of some people to cause confusion. He maintained that he is contented with his position as governor of Niger, adding that he remained committed to re-engineering the state to actualize a projected dream of becoming one of the top three states in the country by year 2020. He said those touting his name were doing so without his permission
Oct 01, 2008
As Muslims celebrate Eid-El-Fitir, Govermor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state has called on the people to shun rumour mongering and character assassination. In a Sallah message broadcast on NTA Minna and the State Radio Monday Aliyu said: ``In the spirit of the Eid-El-Fitr I remind all of us on the need to be positive in our thoughts and actions at all times.'' ``In other words, positive things will continue to happen to positive minded people, rumour peddling, cheap talk, idle-mindedness and character assassination will not do anyone good. ``Let us work together, regardless of our religious and socio-political inclinations to advance mutual respect and understanding and to create the opportunities for a better future for Niger State. ``No amount of blackmail or propaganda will dissuade or distract us from the path of serving the good people of Niger state to the best of our abilities and with the genuine fear of Allah. ``Most importantly, I must draw your attention to the need to pay attention to the issue of security in our domains, security is everybody's responsibi-lity, and we must not allow some disgruntled, selfish individuals or groups to cause disharmony and mayhem in our communities.
Oct 15, 2008
The member, representing Mariga Constituency in the Niger State House of Assembly, Alhaji Usman Garba, has executed various projects worth over N40 million. He said the projects include distribution of over 45, 000 exercise books to primary and secondary schools, drilling of 69 boreholes, distribution of 24 generators to mosques and district heads, donation of 600 bags of cement and 50 bundles of zinc for the renovation of dilapidated school buildings.
Oct 15, 2008
Niger State government has released the sum of N7, 580, 000 to 215 beneficiaries of entrepreneurship training conducted by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in different parts of the state. Hundred trainees have commenced a similar programme which is aimed at making them self reliant and reduce poverty in the state. The 215 beneficiaries were given between N50, 000 and N100, 000 depending on the type of business ventured into by each trainee. The loan was part of the N10 million released by the state government recently for the development of MSMEs in the state. The State Governor, Dr Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu, said the programme was in line with his administration's commitment to sustainable economic empowerment of citizens through entrepreneurship development, functional skills and vocational acquisition.
Oct 15, 2008
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Niger state chapter, has cautioned the state government against punishing some civil servants alleged to be involved in the circulation of sensitive government documents.
Oct 15, 2008
The floods are here again and people in some parts of Niger State are already counting their losses as a result of this perennial disaster. Every year, at about this time when the rains reach their peak, the riverine areas of the state come under heavy floods and in the process, the villagers are thrown into pains as they struggle to outlive this difficult period. Most often, these rural people relocate to the upland to join their kith and kin. The socio-economic problems that, therefore, emerge are better imagined.
Oct 14, 2008
Member of the Niger State House of Assembly, Alhaji Usman Musa (Magama constituency), who was alleged to have been the target of the group of youths who attacked the boat in the convoy of Governor Babangida Aliyu over a month ago has raised alarm over what he described as a fresh threat to his live
Oct 14, 2008
Jemaa Local Government Area Council, Kafanchan host of 2008 edition of the U-20 Football Championship organised by the Federation of Youth Soccer Clubs, FEYSOC ended Saturday with Kaduna State emerging tops followed by Niger and Gombe.
Oct 14, 2008
The Niger State contingent, for example, was led by a live elephant. And unsurprisingly, the crowd at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, venue of the opening ceremony of the 22nd edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) stood in unison to see the novelty adorning a saddle with Talban Minna, the title of the Niger State Governor, Muazu Babangida Aliyu, written on it.
Oct 13, 2008
The battle to get Bello Masaba, the husband of 86 women, released is being fought in several courts.
Oct 12, 2008
Niger State government has called on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to collaborate with it in putting the state's over 40 tourist reserves on the world heritage list. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr Abdullahi Bawa made this known in Minna Friday during an assessment visit by the organization.
Oct 12, 2008
All roads lead to the Suleja township stadium, November 18, 2008 for the formal coronation of the new Eze Igbo-elect of Suleja, Igwe Dr. C. C. Okoli. Among dignitaries expected at the occasion are Niger state governor Babangida Aliyu, deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu and former Anambra state governor Dr. Chukwemeka Ezeife.
Oct 10, 2008
Poverty has variously been cited as a catalyst for the rising crime rate in Niger State. According to statistical and police reports, the trend has led to an increase in anti-social behaviour among the youths over time. While successive regimes in the state had made attempts to tackle the cankerworm, not much could be said to have been achieved in this regard.
Oct 11, 2008
The appeal filed by the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) governorship candidate in Niger State, David Umaru before the Court of Appeal in Abuja against the judgement of the state governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which upheld the election of Governor Babangida Aliyu, has suffered a major setback following a blunt declaration by a senior advocate of Nigeria, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim, that he is not part of the appellant's legal team.
Oct 11, 2008
The former Chief of Staff to ex-governor Abdulkadir Kure of Niger State, Alhaji Ibrahim Lapai Ahmed, has said that he was forced to pay N7.5m to contractors for cars not supplied to the state government.
Oct 22, 2008
Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state has pledged to support any corps member that go into fabrication of renewable energy devices to complement government's efforts.
Oct 21, 2008
Oct 22, 2008
The Independent National Electoral Commission, Magama constituency in Niger State has scheduled the by-election for the vacant seat in the state’s House of Assembly for November 29. The seat became vacant following the death of one its members, Usman Bahago-Nasko in a boat accident on August 28.
Oct 22, 2008
Niger State Governor, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has called on Nigerians, especially youths, to go back to farming instead of searching for white collar jobs. Aliyu said food production should not be left in the hands of government alone, but should be the responsibility of all Nigerians, especially youths. Declaring the three-day workshop on awareness, sensitisation and mobilisation on potentials and constraints of Shea Nut production, processing and marketing in Minna, Niger State, yesterday, Aliyu said with Nigeria's natural endowment and human resources, there is no basis for the people to be faced with food crisis. He said agriculture is one of the highest job creator in the world and also revenue yielding venture for individuals, groups or even government, adding that this is why the sector should be given deserved attention by all.
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The Niger State government says it has invested over N1bn in funding tertiary institutions in the state between the June 2007 and September 2008. The state Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Peter Serki, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Minna, on Tuesday. Giving a breakdown of the investment, the commissioner stated that about N700m had been invested on the state-owned university, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, within the period. He stated that the 25 local government areas in the state and the state government had jointly made available N250m to the state-owned university for the completion of its vice- chancellor’s lodge and the development of the four schools to be established in Agaie, New Bussa, Tegina and Ibeto. He added that N30m was also released monthly to the university through the state’s Ministry of Finance as capital funding within the period. For other tertiary institutions in the state, the commissioner said N30m was released to the state’s College of Education in Minna to assist it in the accreditation of courses, while another N40m, an unredeemed pledge made by the previous administration, was also paid. He stated that N50m had also been released to the State Polytechnic, Zungeru to fast track the accreditation of some of its programmes and put structures in place for its School of Engineering.
Oct 29, 2008
A member of the Niger State House of Assembly, Hon. Usman Musa has been suspended from the House following his refusal to appear before an ad hoc committee on Bangi boat mishap, which claimed the lives of a member and two other government officials.
Oct 28, 2008
The Niger State Chief Judge, Justice Jibrin Ndatsu Ndajiwo, has lamented the frequent denial of fair hearing to suspects by magistrates and Sharia Court judges in the state. He said the right to fair hearing was non-negotiable.
Oct 29, 2008
The Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu has called on the Federal Government to upgrade the Kainji Dam Hydro Electric Power Project and tar all government roads in the state.
Oct 29, 2008
Members of the Niger State House of Assembly, yesterday, passed a vote of confidence on the state governor, Dr, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, over what they described as his “outstanding performance and quality of leadership” since he took over the administration of the state over a year ago.
Oct 28, 2008
CHAIRMAN of Northern Governor's Forum, Governor Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu of Niger State has attributed the socio-economic backwardness of the north to selfish leaders from the region.
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A Senior Special Assistant to Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu of Niger State on Science and Technology, Mr. Samuel Sambo, has died following complications from burns he suffered from a generating set explosion.
Oct 31, 2008
Aliyu told journalists at Murtala Muhammad Airport , that the presence of oil in the country had created more problems than solutions.
Oct 30, 2008
THE Niger State government is developing an airport city in the state. It has also challenged states to de-emphasise reliance on oil revenue in the face of falling oil prices.
Oct 27, 2008
The institutions are as follows: Niger state College of Education, Minna; Niger state Polytechnic, Zungeru; College of Agriculture, Mokwa; IBB University, Lapai; Justice Fati Lami Abubakar and Islamic Legal Studies, Minna as well of School of Nursing Bida and Minna.
Oct 31, 2008