1 hour ago Ghanaian minister seeks collaboration with Kebbi on rice production

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr. Eric Opoku, has visited Kebbi State to seek collaboration with the government on rice production.   Opoku disclosed that the huge rice import bill inherited by the current administration prompted the delegation to visit the State for the collaborative arrangement. He noted […] The post Ghanaian minister seeks collaboration with Kebbi on rice production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Birnin Kebbi celebrates as KSUSTA VC receives Fagacin Gwandagbaji title

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Birnin Kebbi was vibrant on Saturday, May 3, as the District Head of Gwandagbaji, Alhaji Umaru Ahmad, conferred the traditional title of Fagacin Gwandagbaji on Professor Danshehu Bagudu Gwadangwaji, Vice-Chancellor of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA), Aliero. Friends, associates, and KSUSTA students gathered at the district head’s […] The post Birnin Kebbi celebrates as KSUSTA VC receives Fagacin Gwandagbaji title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Kebbi police detain three officers over suspect’s death in Jega

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has detained three officers following the death of a suspect, Abubakar Auwal, in custody in Jega town. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed this in a press statement released to the media. Abubakar Auwal was arrested on April 15 at Jega Divisional […] The post Kebbi police detain three officers over suspect’s death in Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Ghana’s Minister visits Kebbi on rice production, says Ghanaian govt inherits huge bill on importation

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   The Minister of Food and Agriculture of Ghana, Mr. Eric Opoku, has disclosed that the current Ghanian Federal Government inherited a huge import bill on the importation of rice, which prompted the delegation to visit Kebbi State on collaboration on rice production. Opoku noted that his country, just like […] The post Ghana’s Minister visits Kebbi on rice production, says Ghanaian govt inherits huge bill on importation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Respect the cultures, tradition of Kebbi –NYSC DG urges Corps members

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has urged the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I corps members deployed to Kebbi State to respect the culture, norms, and traditions of their host communities. Nafiu stated this while address Corps members during his working […] The post Respect the cultures, tradition of Kebbi –NYSC DG urges Corps members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi  Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has vowed that he will be the last man standing in APC. Idris spoke in Birnin Kebbi while reacting to a viral online report that five Governors are pondering on defecting from APC to another enclave including himself. Addressing hundreds of APC  stakeholders, including […] The post I can’t join PDP, APC is my home – Kebbi Gov dismisses defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa; Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan; Noah Ebije, Kaduna; Tony Osauzo, Benin; Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi; Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki; Emmanuel Uzor, Awka; and  Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As workers in Nigeria joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Workers’ Day yesterday, state governors praised the civil servants for their commitment to duties in […] The post May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has pledged to further enhance workers’ welfare in the state. Speaking at the Workers’ Day celebration on Thursday, May 1, at Haliru Abdul Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, Idris noted his administration’s achievements, including implementing the ₦75,000 minimum wage, clearing pension and gratuity arrears, and […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru, Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Communication and Strategy, has stated that workers in Kebbi have every reason to celebrate Workers’ Day 2025 due to Governor Nasir Idris’s efforts to provide a conducive working environment for maximum productivity. In a statement issued in Birnin […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police: AIG Zone 10 urges prayers for officers on rescue missions

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police for Zone 10, Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has called on Nigerians to pray for police officers undertaking rescue missions in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to the Police Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, Grimah emphasised the need for citizens to view […] The post Police: AIG Zone 10 urges prayers for officers on rescue missions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) known as Doctors Without Borders, has disclosed that 300,000 malnourished children have been treated in the seven states of Northern Nigeria within a year. Huggins Madondo, Project Coordinator,Kebbi State stated this while briefing newsmen on the success story of the International Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) […] The post We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Meningitis: Doctors without borders treats 1,531 patients in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal,Birnin Kebbi   The Medecins Sans Frontieres(MSF) known as Doctors Without Borders has disclosed that about 1,531 patients were handled by their team within five weeks they kicked off their response actions to the outbreak of the meningitis in Kebbi state.   Dr. Sham’un  Abubakar, a Mobile Emergency Coordinator, Kebbi Meningitis Outbreak disclosed this […] The post Meningitis: Doctors without borders treats 1,531 patients in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2025 Hajj: Kebbi govt takes possession of 3,800 Pilgrims passports, visas — Emir Argungu

….. intending pilgrims vaccination kicks off From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera who is also State Amirul Hajj has disclosed that the state government has taken possession of passports and visas of 3,800 intending pilgrims from the state who are planning to depart to Saudi Arabia for the […] The post 2025 Hajj: Kebbi govt takes possession of 3,800 Pilgrims passports, visas — Emir Argungu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has officially declared open the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I orientation course of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Idris, represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon. Nura Bala Fingila, who also serves as the Chairman of the State NYSC Governing […] The post Kebbi Gov declares NYSC 2025 batch A stream 1 orientation course open appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs

…. Kebbi traditional rulers, NOA backs campaign From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge, a project under the Rotary International in partnership with the PATH has decided to tackle malaria in six Local Government Areas of Kebbi State which are hard to reach terrains. The Councils where pilot campaign would kick off […] The post World malaria day: Rotary Healthy Communities to tackle disease in 6 Kebbi LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Why we’re luring Diaspora investors to Kebbi – Kamba, DG, KIPA

• We’re planning to link 7 North-West states by rail From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Muhammad Kabir Kamba, the Director General of Kebbi State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) and Secretary of the North-West Investment Promotion Agencies Forum, in this interview discuses, among other issues, how the regional investment forum plans to resolve energy and transportation […] The post Why we’re luring Diaspora investors to Kebbi – Kamba, DG, KIPA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  Ahead of National Sports Festival billed to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Kebbi State Commissioner for Sports and Youths Development, Comrade Nura Bala Fingila has disclosed that athletes from the state would slugs it out with their counterparts from other states in over 90 percentage of the activities at the […] The post National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senator Aliero lauds Kebbi Gov on giant strides, slams critics

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Senator representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Muhammadu Adamu Aliero, has commended Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris for the remarkable socio-economic transformation ongoing across the state. Aliero who stated this while speaking to journalists after a meeting of the Kebbi Elders Consultative […] The post Senator Aliero lauds Kebbi Gov on giant strides, slams critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Power outage: Kebbi Gov sets up committee to investigate persistent blackout despite N150m to KAEDCO

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has constituted a committee headed by the Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, to investigate and address the persistent power outages in Kebbi State. Idris who stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after attending a meeting of the Kebbi Elders Consultative Forum on […] The post Power outage: Kebbi Gov sets up committee to investigate persistent blackout despite N150m to KAEDCO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Easter: Kebbi Gov felicitates with Christians, says occasion season for sober reflection

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has felicitated with Christian faithful on the occasion of 2025 Easter. In a message to Christian community in the state on Sunday, the governor described the season as a period of sober reflection. It could be recalled that Easter was […] The post Easter: Kebbi Gov felicitates with Christians, says occasion season for sober reflection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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