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  • We must sacrifice to keep Nigeria one, Emir tells Nigerians

    We must sacrifice to keep Nigeria one, Emir tells Nigerians

    The Emir of Gwandu in Kebbi, Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar, has urged Nigerians to demonstrate high sense of patriotism to promote peace and unity in the country.

    He stated this during a banquet organised in honour of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Georgewill Owunary, at his palace in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.

    The Iliyasu-Bashar is the Pro-Chacellor of the University of Port Harcourt and also Chairman, Kebbi Council of Emirs.

    He said: “This country is ours, we must therefore see ourselves as brothers and sisters.

    “Nigeria is a big country and contains so much, we must sacrifice to keep it one”.

    The royal father thanked God Almighty for given him the opportunity to serve in different capacities across the nation.

    He also appreciated the VC and his subordinates for running the university smoothly.

    Earlier, Onuwary lauded the gesture, describing it as an honour he never received in his life.

    Represented by Prof. Clifford Obiyo-Ofurun, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Owunary tasked Nigerians on humility, unity and oneness.
    He described the emir as an embodiment of unity, peace and national cohesion, while thanking him for what he has been doing to the university and the country at large.

    Owunary further invited the emir to the university’s 34th convocation billed hold soon.

     

  • Avian influenza hits Kebbi as govt. intensifies control measures

    Avian influenza hits Kebbi as govt. intensifies control measures

    Dr Alheri Ibrahim-Sanchi, the Director, Veterinary Services, Kebbi Ministry of Animal Husbandry, says the state government has stepped-up efforts to mitigate the spread of avian influenza that reared its ugly head in the state.

    He made the disclosure while addressing journalists shortly after fumigating a farm infected with the disease located at Amanawa village, Kalgo, outskirts of Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.

    The disease had so far killed 14 peacocks in the affected facility.

    The fumigation was carried out by a team of professionals under “One Health”, comprising experts from ministries of Animal Husbandry, Health, Environment, Information, as well as Principal Partners.

    Ibrahim-Sanchi said the essence of the exercise was to curtail spread.
    He explained that some peacocks were reported to have been ill and the pattern of mortality became worrisome, “so, we send a team of veterinary doctors for preliminary investigation.

    “Upon investigation, we found it necessary to take samples and those samples were sent to Veterinary Diagnostic Reference Laboratory in Jos.

    “When those samples were analysed, unfortunately for us, they returned positive for ‘Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1)’, so, this is what necessitated this exercise, to first of all come to the scene where these birds were resident and do the needful.”

    The director said that the main task was to ensure that the incident did not go beyond the affected facility, assuring that the team would go ahead and take active surveillance, “which is a pathern of seeking for other likely cases that may be occuring in our state.”

    He said that considering the fact that “highly pathogenic avian influenza is zoonotic infection that has the tendency to spread to humans”, the team had also undertaken the veterinary component of it, while colleagues in human health would identify individuals in contact with the animals for necessary action.

    Ibrahim-Sanchi appealed to poultry owners to remain calm but be vigilant, and intensify bio-security, adding that “it is a disease that potent high economic lose for poultry owners.”

    He advised poultry farmers to share information with their colleagues,
    minimise the number of persons who visit the poultry.
    The director also enjoined them to restrict movement of birds, avoid sharing of farm implements to curb spread of the disease.

    Ibrahim-Sanchi added that the ministry, in collaboration with sister ministries and agencies like ministry of health, environment and information and principal partners, were making efforts to sensitise the public on the disease.
    Also in an interview, the Director, Public Health, Kebbi Ministry of Health, Abubakar Bagudu-Muhammad, confirmed that the disease had the potency to affect humans, adding that “it is also pathogenic; meaning it can be transmitted from one person to another.”

    He, however, said they were working as a team, involving animal, human, environment, information and other stakeholders to coordinate emergency health activities at the Public Health Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) to curtail any outbreak.

    Bagudu-Muhammad charged veterinary zonal officers, local government disease surveillance and notification under health, zonal officers of ministry of environment and focal persons at the ward and community levels to be vigilant and put more attention on boarder axis.

     

  • Supreme Court affirms election of Nasir Idris as Kebbi governor

    Supreme Court affirms election of Nasir Idris as Kebbi governor

    The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Gov. Nasir Idris as Kebbi governor.

    Delivering judgment, Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, dismissed the appeal by the PDP against the governor for lacking merit.

    Details to follow…

  • HoR member to marry off 100 orphans in Kebbi

    HoR member to marry off 100 orphans in Kebbi

    A member of the House of Representatives, representing Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency of Kebbi State at the National Assembly, Sani Yakubu Noma, has concluded nuptial arrangements to give out100 female orphans.

    Speaking to newsmen at his hometown in the Argungu area of Kebbi State, the lawmaker said the marriage plan was part of his contributions to the welfare of orphans in his constituency.

    He said the marriage ceremony will take place at the Palace of the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad Mera on Saturday.

    “A committee has been set up for the successful implementation of the event. Those selected to be married out were drawn from the two local government areas that I’m representing at the National Assembly.

  • Kebbi Gov.’s wife sponsors surgeries for 12 vulnerable patients

    Kebbi Gov.’s wife sponsors surgeries for 12 vulnerable patients

    The Kebbi Governor’s Wife, Hajiya Nafisa Idris, has settled medical bills of 12 vulnerable patients undergoing sundry surgeries at Medical Centre, Kalgo in the state.

    Hajiya Binta Abdulhamid, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor’s Wife, disclosed this in statement in Birnin Kebbi.
    It said that sponsorship was part of Hajiya Idris’ quest to render assistance to women, especially those suffering from various ailments in the state.
    “To this end, Alhaji Mustapha Shallah, delivered the donation of N500,000 to the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Dr Nura Kangiwa.

    ” He said the donation was in fulfillment of the promise to sponsor the surgeries of the patients and prayed to God for the successful conduct of the surgeries,” the statement said.
    It also reported Kangiwa thanking the wife of the governor for the kind gesture while describing it as commendable and worthy of emulation.

    One of the patients, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, Sadiya Mua’zu, expressed happiness and gratitude to the wife of the governor.

    She prayed to God to reward her abundantly and give her courage and wisdom to continue to impact positively on the lives of women and children in the state.

     

  • Tribunal upholds election of Nasir Idris as governor of Kebbi

    Tribunal upholds election of Nasir Idris as governor of Kebbi

    The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday upheld the election of Gov. Nasir Idris as duly elected governor of Kebbi.

    Details to follow…

  • Bandits displace 7 villages in Kebbi, Sokoto States

    Bandits displace 7 villages in Kebbi, Sokoto States

    The Kebbi Government on Monday distributed relief materials to  victims of bandits’ attacks from seven villages of Sokoto and Kebbi states.
    According to NAN The two villages were attacked in Kebbi and five in Sokoto state.
    Those displaced sought refuge in Jarkuka village, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi.
    The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed-BK said the affected villages were on the borders of the two states.
    “We are in this village on behalf of His Excellency, Gov. Nasir Idris, to distribute relief materials to displaced victims of bandits’ attacks.
    “The governor, upon receiving the news of the attack around this axis of boarder villages between Kebbi and Sokoto state, swang into action.
    “We have a situation where thousands of displaced persons from the attacked areas trooped into this village and other surrounding villages for safety,” Ahmed-BK said.
    He said the “relief materials include thousands bags of millet, rice and beans as well as mats, detergents, buckets, and seasoning among others, as emergency measures to ameliorate the suffering of these people.”
    Ahmed-BK said though the victims were largely from Sokoto state, “yet, as government of the people, by the people and for the people, the governor directed that all the affected victims be treated equally”.
  • 100 Days: PDP accuses Kebbi Govt. of ‘wasting’ N20bn

    100 Days: PDP accuses Kebbi Govt. of ‘wasting’ N20bn

    The Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Kebbi has accused the state government of ”wasting” N20 billion in the last 100 days of the administration.

    Alhaji Usman Bello-Suru, the State PDP Chairman made the accusation in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, on the 100 days of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government in the state.

    The government has however dismissed the accusation as the rantings of a failed opposition, saying the people of the state appreciate what the government has been doing.

    According to the PDP, the government has spent N20 billion on the beautification of Birnin Kebbi amidst daunting challenges across the state.

    “People of Zuru emirate are suffering from unmotorable road for a very long time which N7 billion would have been enough to solve their problem.

    “It is on record that the state Governor spent close to N2 billion on domestic and international trips with no bearing to human development when over 10,000 citizens are scattered and displaced as a result of banditry,” Bello-Suru added.

    He also alleged that the government had spent billions of naira on “white elephant projects centered in one local government area, Birnin Kebbi.”

    The PDP also accused the Kebbi government of neglecting the health sector, sharing “toxic” fertiliser to farmers, awarding meaningless contracts, and incompetence.

    The opposition party also faulted the award of the N10 billion contract for the completion of the state secretariat project.

    According to the PDP, the government should give priority to alleviating the “poverty which is killing our people on daily basis in every corner of the state”.

    Reacting to the claims, Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Nasir Idris said all the allegations were baseless.

    He said that the PDP was only jittery about the level of transformation brought about by the APC government in the last 100 days.

    “I want to confirm to the general public that many of the PDP members are now in support of policies and programmes of the present administration in Kebbi in view of the developmental efforts of the governor.

    “It is not a hidden thing, some PDP members willingly went on air commending Gov. Nasir Idris for achieving a lot in just a limited period of time. In fact, I saw many PDP members who attended the 100 days in office celebration,” he added.

    Idris advised the PDP to join hands with the governor to take the state to greater level of development, instead of engaging in baseless allegations.

  • Kebbi Gov pledges to sack appointeess pursuing personal aggrandisement

    Kebbi Gov pledges to sack appointeess pursuing personal aggrandisement

    Dr. Nasiru Idris, the newly sworn-in Governor of Kebbi State, has promised to sack any appointee pursuing his/her personal aggrandisement instead of collective interest that would move the state forward.

    Idris disclosed this while delivering his inaugural speech shortly after taking oath of office at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.

    The oath of office was administered by the Acting Chief Judge of the State, Justice Umar Abubakar.

    Idris said: “We are going to have a government committed to the blocking every hand that is stretched either to gain or exploit the resources of the state to personal advantage.

    “Alternatively, we shall raise and lift up every hand that seeks to selflessly contribute in our genuine efforts to make Kebbi State better.

    “To their end, appointees who place personal interests above public interests will be replaced quickly with those committed and devoted to the prosperity and well-being of Kebbi State and its people.

    “I shall sincerely stand against every special interest from affairs of government and will request same from every government official, no matter their status.”

    The governor appealed for collective support of people to achieve an agenda of redirection, reconstruction, re-alignment and restoration towards building a transformed Kebbi.

    Idris said: “Our government will, In-shaa Allah, strive to achieve an agenda of redirection, reconstruction, re-alignment and restoration.

    “It will not be easy but dear compatriots, it is very possible, it requires sacrifice and commitment from all of us.

    “This agenda seeks to provide for our people just the way a family provides for its children.

    “My good people of Kebbi state, our agenda is predicated on the cherished manifestor of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).”

    He assured the people that his administration would lead with justice, fairness and fear of God, adding: “The government of the Land of Equity will govern with equity and give everyone a sense of belonging, hope and pride in our oneness.”

    The governor further promised that the education sector would witness a positive revolution of high standards with improved welfare for teachers and students.

    Idris recalled that he was first of all a teacher and a unionist, therefore teachers and workers would not suffocate under his watch.

    He pledged to reform the civil service, provide an accessible healthcare services, motivate health personnel and build roads in urban and rural areas so that people would reap the fruits of democracy which they planted and nurtured.

    “We shall focus attention on the improvement of the welfare of our people. We shall initiate programmes that will put the poor of our state at the top of our priorities.

    “There will be deliberate policy support to the people to make them self-employed, self-reliant and productive employers of labour.

    “This will be a huge boost to the economy of the people and the state. By doing this, we shall be investing in our people, in their jobs and in their future,” he assured.

    Earlier, the outgoing governor, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, appreciated the people of the state for finding him worthy to lead them for eight years and appealed to them to extend all the necessary support and cooperation to the new governor to take Kebbi to greater heights of development.

    Bagudu noted with satisfaction that the ceremony coincided with the release of the last batch of two girls of Federal Government College (FGC), Birnin Yauri, who spent about two years in captivity, saying, “the situation calls for appreciation”.

  • Two years after, terrorists release 4 abducted FGC Yauri students

    Two years after, terrorists release 4 abducted FGC Yauri students

    Two years after the abduction of scores of schoolgirls from Federal Government College Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State, four of the remaining 11 girls in captivity have regained their freedom.

    The four girls whose names are Bilha Musa, Faiza Ahmed, Rahma Abdullahi and Hafsa Murtala were released by notorious bandit leader, Dogo Gide on Friday evening.

    “It took six days of negotiations in the forest before four of the girls were released to us,” Salim Kaoje revealed.

    “We have seven more still in captivity and two of the parents are still in the forest trying to secure their release.”

    He said they had paid an undisclosed amount of money to secure the release of the four girls after they sold their properties and a fund raising that saw many Nigerians assist the parents financially.

    In January, Kaoje had confirmed that they were in talks with Dogo Gide after they sought intervention through the mother of the bandit.

    FGC Birnin Yauri was attacked by bandits on June 17, 2021, were dozens of students and teachers were kidnapped from the federal government- owned mixed boarding school.

    Daily Trust