Nasir Idris
4 days ago
The Kebbi Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed-BK, says Gov. Nasir Idris’ frequent trips, both national and international, are meant to yield tangible benefits for the state. Ahmed-BK stated this in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday while briefing newsmen, following the widespread criticism of Gov. Idris’ trips out of the state. “A significant error…
10 Jan
When Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris assumed office as the 9th governor of Kebbi State on May 29, 2023, he set forth with a vision to reshape the educational landscape. Known as Kauran Gwandu, Governor Idris has drawn from his background as a former teacher and unionist to address some of the state’s most pressing educational challenges. Under his leadership,
19 Oct
The Kebbi Government has constituted a committee to recover money fraudulently removed from the individual accounts of orphans out of the N2.1 billion funds disbursed by the World Muslim League. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on Oct. 10, the League disbursed N2.1 billion to 1,849 orphans in the state through bank transfer…
4 Oct
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has settled a debt of N18 million owed by the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Kebbi Branch, to the National Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the debt was unpaid money for pilgrimage to Jerusalem by Christians from Kebbi that had been hanging for…
19 Sep
Country Advocacy Coordinator, Sightsavers Nigeria, Esther Bature, has called on leaders across the board to champion the rights of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), at the forthcoming 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High Level Week.
31 Aug
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has attributed the large turnout of voters in the ongoing local government elections in the state to his administration’s track records. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor spoke shortly after casting his vote at Nagari Science College, Birnin Kebbi. Idris, who cast his vote at about…
30 Aug
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdullahi Idris-Zuru as Special Adviser to the governor on Communication and Strategy. Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi Governor, disclosed this in a statement issued to Journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. The statement said that the appointment letter was signed…
10 Jun 2024
Another pilgrim from Kebbi State, Abubakar Abdullahi, has passed away in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Ahmad Idris, the chief press secretary to Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, announced Abdullahi's death in a statement on Monday. According to Idris, the deceased is from Gulma town in Argungu LGA of Kebbi state. “The governor urged the immediate family…
5 May 2024
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.
23 Apr 2024
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has released N309.5 million for the payment of foreign scholarships to 86 indigenes studying in India and Egypt. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, made this known at a news conference in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. The commissioner said “Gov. Nasir Idris has made payment of foreign scholarship…
21 Apr 2024
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, (NASENI), has commended Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi for donating 10 hectares of land to the agency for the construction of an Agricultural Machinery Development Institute in the state.
1 Apr 2024
Hoodlums broke into a government warehouse where fuel subsidy palliatives are kept in the Bayan Kara area of Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State capital on Saturday night and made away with food items. This was confirmed by the chairman of the Bayan Kara Market Food Vendors Association, Muhammadu Gwadangwaji. Gwadangwaji said the hoodlums, mostly youth, even…