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Press Release  The Association of Ex-lawmakers, who served at the Kebbi State House of Assembly have passed a vote of confidence for the sterling leadership qualities of Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu. Endorsing the governor during a courtesy visit on him at Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the forum Chairman, Rt. Hon. Hassan Mohammed Shala said their action became necessary in view of the achievements recorded by Kauran Gwandu's administration within a short period of governance. The chairman, who is also the ex-Speaker of the house, observed that the governor had transformed the state capital by giving it a befitting outlook. Shalla expressed satisfaction over the spread of developmental projects across the state, saying: "There is no doubt, the presence of this administration is glaring, we are all living witness to your infrastructure strides. "Your projects cut across all sectors of the economy, apart from empowerment programmes to give the good peopl...

BY FAVOUR AUGUSTA The Nigeria women’s basketball team , D’Tigress, have been rewarded by the federal government following their remarkable feat of winning a fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title. At a special reception held in their honour at the State House on Monday evening, each player of the triumphant squad was awarded $100,000, a national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), and a plot of land. Members of the coaching and technical crew were also not left out, receiving $50,000 each, along with national honours and land. Although President Bola Tinubu was not physically present at the ceremony, he was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who made the announcements on behalf of the federal government. The vice president praised the team for bringing glory to the country and showing the world the strength and talent of Nigerian women. “You have conquered Africa and opened the door to global greatness,” Mr Shettima said. “Your emphatic victory o...

August 04, 2025 From Right: Director General, Nigeria Country Department, African Development Bank Group, Dr Abdul Kamara; Minister for Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Abubakar Bagudu; Special Adviser to the President on livestock Development, Prof. Attahiru Jega, during a High-Level Policy Dialogue Meeting on Access to Finance & Empowering Youth and Women for Agribusiness success, at the Nigeria Country Department, African Development Bank Group, in Abuja. From Right: Director General, Nigeria Country Department, African Development Bank Group, Dr Abdul Kamara; Minister for Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari; Special Adviser to the President on livestock Development, Prof. Attahiru Jega, during a High-Level Policy Dialogue Meeting on Access to Finance & Empowering Youth and Women for Agribusiness success, at the Nigeria Countr...

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion in relief to victims of the recent deadly attack on the Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The humanitarian gesture came during her condolence visit to the state on Tuesday, where she condemned the killings and vowed to rally support to end the persistent violence along the state’s border communities. The donation, made through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), was presented to assist displaced families and survivors of the brutal attack, which left scores dead and many homes destroyed. Mrs. Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the rising insecurity in the region and promised that the Federal Government would not stand idly by while innocent citizens are killed. “Enough is enough,” the First Lady said during her speech in Makurdi. “No Nigerian deserves to sleep with one eye open or live in fear simply because of where they reside. We must work together—federal, state, and communi...

President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s Super Falcons with national awards and lavish gifts following their impressive performance at the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In a grand gesture of recognition, the President conferred the prestigious Order of the Niger (OON) on all players and technical crew members. Beyond the ceremonial honours, each player will receive substantial material rewards – a three-bedroom apartment at the Renewed Hope Estate and $100,000 in cash, while members of the technical team will each get $50,000. This generous package serves as both reward and motivation, underscoring the administration’s commitment to celebrating sporting excellence and investing in the nation’s athletic talent. These rewards set a new benchmark for how Nigeria honours its sporting heroes, potentially raising expectations for how future athletic achievements might be recognised at the highest levels of government.

Over 5m jobs to be created in waste sector in 2025 The Founding Chairman, National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN), Alhaji Suleiman Lateef, said over five million jobs would be created in the scrap/waste sector in 2025 Lateef made this known diring the inauguration of a Caretaker Committee for the association on Friday in Abuja. According to Lateef, who is also a Founding Chairman of Board of Trustee (BOT), the association plays significant roles in contributing to the development of the country. "We educate our members on their role as employers of labour in the country. We have created about ten million jobs, but we aim to make it 15 million before the end of this year. "Our members are law abiding. They do not encourage vandalism. This because, we have a disciplinary Committee that deals with any of our members that involves in vandalism. We say  no to vandalism.  "Meanwbile, the newly inaugurated Committee are to ushe...