By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi Birnin Kebbi. A wave of discontent is sweeping through Kebbi State’s disability community as members openly criticize the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, describing its leadership as “unavailable, insensitive, and disconnected.” Many say life was far better under the Social Security system, which they claim provided consistent though modest support before it was replaced by the Commissions. “We’ve Been Abandoned,” Says Chairman of Physically Challenged Persons The State Chairman of the Physically Challenged Association, Comrade Sani Aliyu Abubakar Sarki Guragun Jega, commended Governor Nasir Idris for his compassion toward persons with disabilities but expressed deep…
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By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi, Birnin Kebbi A Kebbi based civil service advocate, Mr. Joe Duniya, has responded to a recent statement issued by the Chief Press secretary insisting that his earlier comments on workers’ welfare were genuine and not politically motivated. In a detailed rejoinder made available, Mr Duniya said his observations were driven by concern for civil servants still awaiting their leave grant, full implementation of the ₦75,000 minimum wage, and the restoration of promotions and annual increments. “At no point did I say the leave grant will not be paid. My concern was simply when civil servants will…
By Joy Samuel Abuja. As digital threats continue to evolve globally, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is urging Nigerians to take decisive steps towards safeguarding their digital lives. a statement signed by the Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar fnipr, f.apra. mcipr said as the world becomes increasingly digital, our daily lives are now more connected than ever, through our phones, computers, and the internet we use every day. But with this growing connection comes a growing risk: hackers, scams, and cyber threats waiting for just one careless click. NITDA used this Cybersecurity Awareness Month…
The people of Yanbabu community in Lapai Local Government area of Niger State have called for urgent intervention of the state government to avert violent attacks carried out by residents of Baka Village. The community in a petition urged the governor to Wade into the matter to bring the culprits to face the full wrath of justice in the interest of peace in the community. The petition submitted through their lawyer, AbdulKadir Mohammed, disclosed that the incident began on June 8, 2025, when some men from Baka Village attacked one Abdulrahman Dauda of Yanbabu Village on his rice farm,…
From Amina Lawal Dutse , Governor Umar Namadi has reasserted his administration’s commitment to teachers’ welfare, continuous professional training, and recruitment to strengthen the education sector across the state. Speaking at the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi Durbar Ground in Dutse,the governor commended teachers for their hard work,resilience, and dedication to duty, describing teaching as the foundation of every other profession. “Let me first and foremost, in recognition of this historic day and historic occasion, on behalf of the government and the entire people of Jigawa State, profoundly express our warm gratitude and sincere…
By Rosely Andrew, Owerri There was widespread jubilation across Imo State on Monday as civil servants began receiving credit alerts reflecting the new ₦104,000 minimum wage approved by Governor Hope Uzodimma. The payment, which fulfills the governor’s earlier promise, positions Imo as the highest-paying state in Nigeria under the new wage structure, ahead of Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa states. Excited workers expressed gratitude to God and the governor for what they described as a “historic gesture” that will significantly improve their living conditions. A few weeks ago, Governor Uzodimma had approved ₦104,000 as the minimum wage for newly…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Zuru Emirate Progressive Forum (ZEPF), residents of Birnin Kebbi and environs, has commended Governor Nasir Idris, Garkuwan zuru, for the warm reception accorded to the Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III, during his thank-you visit at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi. In a statement signed by the Forum’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Lai’atu Augustine Bamaiyi, the group described the visit as historic and a further consolidation of the cordial relationship between the Kebbi State Government and the Zuru Emirate. The Forum applauded Governor Idris for his administration’s…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi kebbi. The Kebbi State Government has distributed free drugs to no fewer than 27,000 mentally ill patients across its 21 Local Government Areas, with Governor Nasir Idris approving over N90 million and additional support funds for the continuity of treatment. The Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji Zayyanu Umar-Aliero, disclosed this at the Hajiya Turai Yar’Adua General Hospital, Zauro, during the monthly outreach programme for this month. He noted that patients present at the outreach received free drugs immediately, while the government has also continued with free feeding and transportation support for patients from across the state.…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Kebbi State Government has officially launched its 2025 livestock vaccination campaign, targeting more than two million animals against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). The exercise was flagged off on Monday at Hutawa village in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Governor Nasir Idris, represented at the event by senior government officials, said the initiative was part of his administration’s agricultural transformation agenda, aimed at protecting livestock health, boosting food security, and strengthening the economy of pastoralists and farmers across the state. “Our livestock sector is a major contributor to the economy and…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi kebbi. Senator Adamu Aliero’s recent distribution of iPhone 13 Pro Max devices to youth in the state has sparked outrage, with many citizens describing it as a tone deaf and wasteful gesture.At a time when rural youths across Kebbi State are crying out for meaningful empowerment, jobs, and basic amenities, the Senator’s choice to spend millions on luxury phones is nothing short of misplaced priority. Speaking to Awwak kalgo said,The hard truth is simple an iPhone cannot feed a family, it cannot irrigate a farm, and it cannot pay school fees rather you will be buying…