14 h. 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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14 h. 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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22 h. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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8 d. ago Don’t sell chemicals to unknown customers — Kebbi NAFDAC warn marketers

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned marketers of industrial and agro- chemicals across the 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State not to sell their products to unknown customers. State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Kebbi State Office, Alhaji Muyideen F. Suleiman made this advise […] The post Don’t sell chemicals to unknown customers — Kebbi NAFDAC warn marketers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Be good ambassadors of Kebbi in Saudi Arabia, Deputy Governor counsels students on scholarship

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, has admonished students preparing to study in universities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be worthy ambassadors of the State and Nigeria. Tafida who represented the Governor Nasir Idris at the commencement of a screening exercise and capacity-building workshop […] The post Be good ambassadors of Kebbi in Saudi Arabia, Deputy Governor counsels students on scholarship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kebbi Govt Sponsors 70 Indigent Youths To Study In Saudi Arabia

Kebbi State government has sent 70 indigent youths to Saudi Arabia for undergraduate studies on religious and conventional programmes. This development was disclosed by the governor’s special adviser on Religious Affairs, Engr Imran ibn Usman, during a press briefing held at the Government House Press Centre in Birnin Kebbi. Imran disclosed that three candidates would […]

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1 week ago Kebbi to sponsor 70 students to Saudi Arabia for various Degree programmes

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  The Kebbi State Government has concluded arrangements to sponsor 70 students to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for conventional and religious degree programmes. The initiative is part of the ‘Kaura Capacity Building Project 2025’ under the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs. Special Adviser to […] The post Kebbi to sponsor 70 students to Saudi Arabia for various Degree programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kebbi student union leader’s lauds Gov Nasir Idris over successful rescue of FUBK student 

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   The Coalition of Student Union Leaders across tertiary institutions in Kebbi State has passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, in recognition of his swift and decisive leadership in addressing the recent abduction of a student of the […] The post Kebbi student union leader’s lauds Gov Nasir Idris over successful rescue of FUBK student  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago My wife’s divine wisdom and humanitarian work boosted my career – Kebbi governor

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has praised his first wife, Hajia Zainab Nasir Idris, for her divine wisdom and humanitarian efforts. He says these helped him succeed in politics. He spoke at the 3rd anniversary and launch of the Support Fund for Nasara Women Development Foundation, started by Hajia […] The post My wife’s divine wisdom and humanitarian work boosted my career – Kebbi governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nasara Foundation marks third anniversary, launches magazine in Kebbi

The Nasara Women Development Foundation commemorated its third anniversary Sunday at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic in Birnin Kebbi with the read more Nasara Foundation marks third anniversary, launches magazine in Kebbi

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago I made a grave mistake, Kebbi perm sec apologises over false homosexuality claims

The Permanent Secretary of Cabinet Affairs in Kebbi State, Nasiru Abubakar Kigo, has tendered a public apology over false claims he made about the prevalence of homosexuality and lesbianism in Sokoto and Kebbi states. Kigo had, during a Ramadan lecture in Birnin Kebbi, quoted what he described as “statistics” on the existence of gay and Read More

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago NASARA has contributed positively to state development – Kebbi First Lady

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Hajia Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, First Lady of Kebbi State and founder of the NASARA Women Development Foundation, has said her foundation has significantly improved the well-being of people across all sectors in Kebbi State within its three years of existence. She made this statement during the foundation’s 3rd anniversary […] The post NASARA has contributed positively to state development – Kebbi First Lady appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kebbi Permanent Secretary retracts statement on homosexuality, apologizes to Muslims

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Nasiru Abubakar Kigo, Permanent Secretary for Cabinet Affairs in Kebbi State, has withdrawn a controversial statement he made about homosexuality and lesbianism in Sokoto and Kebbi States. During a Ramadan public lecture in Birnin Kebbi, Kigo had claimed there were registered gay and lesbian groups in the two states, citing […] The post Kebbi Permanent Secretary retracts statement on homosexuality, apologizes to Muslims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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