HND/BSc dichotomy: NBTE, Mewar Group partner on HND “top-up” online programme
June 8, 2023 The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Mewar Group, an ICT-driven accredited International university has partnered on a one-year Top-Up programme for Higher National Diploma…
Gov Bello Meets Freed Kagara Abductees In Minna
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, on Saturday met with the freed abductees from Government Science Secondary School, Kagara. The abductees – comprising of students, staff and staff relatives – regained…
Kagara abductions: We do not feel any Federal presence here, we’re left to ourselves – Gov Bello laments
Governor Abubakar Bello has lamented that the Federal Government has not supported the state in the efforts to secure the rescue of the 27 students and 14 others abducted from…
Kagara Abduction: We’re interfacing with locals, federal, state authorities to ensure their safe release – Niger Gov
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has assured that the state government is meeting with local authorities to ensure the safe release of the abducted students and members of staff of…
Kagara: Sheikh Gumi says there’s positive response from those holding the students, asks FG to grant bandits ‘Blanket Amnesty’
Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, has called on the Federal Government to give bandits willing to make peace ‘blanket amnesty’ if the current security situation must be tackled. The…
Gov. Bello vows never to negotiate with bandits, to deal ruthlessly with any village head harbouring bandits
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has vowed to deal ruthlessly with traditional rulers and other local collaborators conniving with bandits to wreak havoc on innocent citizens in the state. The…
I’m Worried Banditry Will Lead To Low Food Production – Governor Bello
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, says he is worried that the activities of bandits in the north-central region will affect food production. Bello, who also chairs the North-Central Governors’ Forum,…
Another Governor tests positive for Covid-19, goes into isolation
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has tested negative for COVID-19 following repeat tests of the viral disease. This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs…
Insecurity: Northern Govs agree to engage local vigilantes, hunters, community watch groups in security architecture
Members of the Northern Governors Forum have resolved to engage local vigilantes, hunters, and community watch groups in the security architecture of the region, to enhance intelligence gathering, rapid…
Bandits kill 4, abduct 21 in fresh attack in Niger State
At least four persons are feared dead in a fresh attack by bandits on Beni community in Munya local government area of Niger State. Although when contacted on the telephone…