9 h. ago Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has donated N50 million to support the families of vigilantes killed and those injured during an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Sunday, April 6. The governor made the announcement on Monday during a condolence visit to Yola District in Augie Local Government Area, […] The post Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Kebbi: Lakurawa terrorists strike again, kill 13 vigilantes in Augie

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Gunmen believed to be Lakurawa terrorists attacked Morai village in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sunday, April 6, killing at least 13 vigilante members. The assault took place as the vigilantes attempted to thwart a cattle rustling operation by the attackers. Alhaji Augie, a reliable local source, […] The post Kebbi: Lakurawa terrorists strike again, kill 13 vigilantes in Augie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Lakurawa attack: Kebbi police confirm 16 deaths, deploy tactical units to affected villages

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 16 people died following an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Taunga-Taura and Tungan-Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. The assault occurred on Sunday, April 6. CSP Nafiu Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer, detailed the incident in a statement issued on […] The post Lakurawa attack: Kebbi police confirm 16 deaths, deploy tactical units to affected villages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Why Zuru Emirate will vote for Nasir Idris again – Emir of Zuru

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Emir of Zuru, Major General (retd) Mohammed Sani Sami Gomo II, has declared that the people of Zuru Emirate will fully support Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State if he seeks re-election in 2027. The Emir made this pledge during a visit by the Commissioner of Information and Culture, […] The post Why Zuru Emirate will vote for Nasir Idris again – Emir of Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Security Crisis In Kebbi South A Thing Of The Past – Gov Nasir Idris

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has announced that security challenges in Kebbi South are now a thing of the past. During a recent statement, he attributed the restoration of peace in the region to both divine intervention and the tireless efforts of various security agencies. Governor Idris expressed his gratitude to the security personnel who […] The post Security Crisis In Kebbi South A Thing Of The Past – Gov Nasir Idris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Era of favouritism in political appointments gone – Kebbi gov

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has declared the dawn of a new era where merit, rather than political favouritism, will guide appointments. He vowed that only individuals with proven integrity and a track record of community development will be recommended for positions in federal boards and commissions. Speaking at a reception on Thursday in honour Read More

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7 d. ago Sallah: Kebbi Gov says his administration will be fair to all

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has noted that his administration would be just and fair to all the people of the state. Idris, who stated this while speaking to newsmen immediately after the Eid-el-Fitr prayer in Birnin Kebbi, said his administration would be guided by the principles of justice […] The post Sallah: Kebbi Gov says his administration will be fair to all appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Kebbi Gov to release record of achievements for public appraisal, criticism

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has promised to unveil his record of achievements to enable the general public to appraise, evaluate, and criticise his administration’s achievements in the last two years. Nasir Idris also solicited the support of the people of the state towards the total success of his […] The post Kebbi Gov to release record of achievements for public appraisal, criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Bandits Kill 17 Customs, Police Personnel, Mourners In Kebbi, Zamfara, Plateau

Suspected bandits have killed about 17 persons including Customs, Police personnel and mourners in Kebbi, Zamfara and Plateau states. In the Kebbi incident, the bandits suspected to be members of Lakurawa group, killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and a local at Bachaka border in Argungu local government area of Kebbi State. […]

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1 week ago Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Two Customs Officers, One Villager In Kebbi

At least two yet to be identified customs officers, including a villager have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists at Bachaka, a border community in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Confirming the horrible incident to newsmen on Wednesday, Spokesman for Kebbi State Police Command, Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed that the criminal […] The post Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Two Customs Officers, One Villager In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kebbi urges calm as meningitis kills six university students

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has urged residents to remain calm and stay safe in the face of the cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak in the state. The governor’s call follows the death of six students of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, due to meningitis. In a statement made available to our correspondent Read More

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3 w. ago Kebbi governor condoles with Katsina govt over murder of student doctor, father by bandits

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal murder of AbdUSSalam Rabi’u Faskari, a Hafizul Qur’an and final-year medical student, by bandits. Idris extended his condolences to the Katsina State government, the family of the deceased and the people of Katsina. This was contained in […] The post Kebbi governor condoles with Katsina govt over murder of student doctor, father by bandits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Abductors demand N30m to free Katsina Qur’anic recitation winner

Abductors of the winner of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition, Abdulsalam Rabi’u have demanded the sum of N30m ransom. Rabi’u, an indigent of Katsina State, emerged winner of the competition (Hizb 60 with Tajweed) held in Kebbi State early. As a result, Governor Dikko Umar Radda invited him to Government House for a special recognition Read More

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3 w. ago Kebbi gov pledges swift resettlement for Lakurawa attack victims

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has assured victims of the recent Lakurawa attacks in Arewa Local Government Area that his administration will take swift action to resettle them in their communities. Idris made this pledge on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Kangiwa, Kebbi State. The camp shelters Read More

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3 w. ago Lakurawa attack: Kebbi gov to rebuild burnt villages, set up military base

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has promised to rebuild some of the villages burnt by the Lakurawa terrorists and provide the necessary financial assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs),  in Arewa Local Government Area. Idris stated this during a sympathy visit to the temporary IDP camp at Kangiwa, headquarters of […] The post Lakurawa attack: Kebbi gov to rebuild burnt villages, set up military base appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kebbi governor pledges to rebuild villages after Lakurawa attack

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has promised to rebuild some of the villages burnt by the Lakurawa terrorists and provide the necessary financial assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Arewa Local Government Area. Idris stated this during his sympathy visit to the temporary IDP camp at Kangiwa, the […] The post Kebbi governor pledges to rebuild villages after Lakurawa attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Ramadan: Kaduna Senator donates N500m, foodstuff to constituents

Tribune Online Ramadan: Kaduna Senator donates N500m, foodstuff to constituents He explained that cash donations ranged from N50,000 to N1 million per recipient, depending on their status in the community. The beneficiaries were drawn from Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi, Chikun, Kajuru, Kaduna North, and Kaduna South. Ramadan: Kaduna Senator donates N500m, foodstuff to constituents Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Northwest commission urged to emulate Kebbi governor’s infrastructure development plan

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Board of Directors of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) have been advised to emulate the infrastructural development pattern of Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State as a case study for the execution of developmental projects in the zone. The advice to the Commission was said to have been […] The post Northwest commission urged to emulate Kebbi governor’s infrastructure development plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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