Kebbi
19 Mar
Consumers of electricity and telecommunication in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states have expressed concern over the high rate of tariff and called for downward review. The consumers passionately pleaded with government, companies and other relevant stakeholders to consider the plights of Nigerians and reverse the recent increments for the good of all. They made their…
7 Mar
Combined team of security operatives, including members of vigilance group, eliminated notorious Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu in Kebbi. The state’s Director of Security, Cabinet Office, Alhaji AbdulRahman Usman-Zagga, made this known in a statement on Friday in Birnin Kebbi. He said Maigemu was neutralised on Thursday at Kuncin Baba in Arewa Local Government, a remote area…
6 Mar
The Kebbi government has recruited 391 teachers to enhance delivery of quality education in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Halima Muhammed-Bande, said this while presenting Letters of Appointment to the teachers on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi. She said the teachers recruited among holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND), degrees and postgraduate qualifications would be…
4 Mar
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved a reduction in official working hours for civil servants in the holy month of Ramadan. The approval is contained in a statement issued by Alhaji Awwal Manu-Dogondaji, the Commissioner for Establishment, Pension and Training in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. According to the statement, civil servants in the state…
3 Mar
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Alhaji Kabir Sani-Giant, Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Power and Politics, with immediate effect. A statement signed by the party’s Kebbi State Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad-Kimba, announced the suspension in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. He revealed that on Feb. 8, 2025, Sani-Giant brought a snake to…
26 Feb
The Kebbi Government has announced plans to relocate six medical departments from Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, to Kalgo General Hospital in Kalgo Local Government Area for proper remodelling. Dr Zaki Abubakar-Zaki, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital, gave the information while briefing the press in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.…
20 Feb
Sen. Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, says the Federal Government is set to construct the Natsini-Kangiwa-Kamba road at a cost of N35 billion. He made the disclosure at a Mega Rally organised in honour and support of President Bola Tinubu and Kebbi Governor, Nasir Idris, at Haliru Abdu Stadium, Birnin Kebbi,…
17 Feb
Ngaski Local Government Area in Kebbi, has offered free medical treatment to 2,000 patients suffering from various ailments in the area. Alhaji Maniru Abubakar-Warah, the Chairman of the council, made this known while briefing newsmen in Warra town of Ngaski LGA on Monday. “No fewer than 2,000 people have benefitted from our medical outreach in…
17 Feb
The Nigeria Police, over the weekend, recorded major success stories in its ongoing fight against crime in the country after the operatives
15 Feb
Northern group under the aegis of the Association of Kebbi State Concerned Citizens, on Saturday, called on Governor Nasir Idris to continue implementing progressive policies that drive economic and social growth. They highlighted Idris administration's efforts in poverty alleviation, investment attraction, and security improvement, while encouraging public support for the governor's vision In a statement…
13 Feb
Operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted an unregistered Toyota Carina E carrying 201 rounds of expanded ammunition concealed inside iron scraps along the Kangiwa-Makera Road in Kebbi State. The interception, which occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, led to the arrest of two suspects, Anas Umar and Abbas Ahmed, both from…
12 Feb
The Kebbi Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, says Gov. Nasir Idris has released N2.7b for allowances of local and International students. Abubakar-Tunga made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. “Gov. Nasir Idris has approved and released the payment of Upkeep Allowance and Accommodation for 25 students of Kebbi State…
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