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NiMet Predicts Flooding In 6 Nigerian States, Warns Residents

NiMet Predicts Flooding In 6 Nigerian States, Warns Residents

August 17, 2022 5:53 am

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), on Tuesday, predicted that no fewer than six states would experience flooding in a matter of few weeks’ time.

In the aftermath of this, the agency has gone on to warn that those residing close to flood-prone areas to evacuate before this most dangerous time.

In a statement on Tuesday, Director General of NiMet, Prof. Mansur Matazu mentioned the six states as; Borno, Kebbi, Sokoto, Bayelsa and Delta States.

NiMet Director General further said its soil moisture analysis and the weather patterns showed that some parts of these states are flood high-risk areas.

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2023 Vehicles I Distributed Were Donated By Friends –Malami

2023: Vehicles I Distributed Were Donated By Friends –Malami

May 4, 2022 1:13 am

Following the uproar generated by the distribution of expensive cars to his foot soldiers ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday claimed it was his friends and political associates that donated N135 million worth of vehicles in Kebbi State and not himself.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Malami, who is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) recently declared his ambition to succeed outgoing Governor Atiku Bagudu.

Addressing journalists in Birnin-Kebbi, the minister said he did not donate vehicles to any Kebbi State …

First FIFA stadium in Nigeria, foundation laid in Kebbi

First FIFA Stadium In Nigeria, Foundation Laid In Kebbi

September 21, 2020 12:42 pm

Governor Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu of Kebbi on Monday, laid the foundation of Nigeria’s first FIFA mini-stadium in Birnin Kebbi.

The facility will initially have 267 seats and can be expanded to accommodate 6,000 fans.

It is being constructed through the FIFA/NFF Goal Project.

Contract for the stadium construction, expected to be completed in six months, was awarded to ARON Nig. Ltd at the cost of $1.19 million.

The foundation for the project located on Kalgo Road in Birnin Kebbi. was laid by the governor, supported by executive members of Nigeri Football Federation (NFF).

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Presidency Opens Up On ‘Assault On Buhari’ In Kebbi

Presidency Opens Up On ‘Assault On Buhari’ In Kebbi

March 13, 2020 5:19 am

The presidency has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari was not attacked while on his visit to Kebbi.

The president was in the state to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival.

Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser on Media, in a statement Thursday night, gave a recount of what happened.

He said as Buhari went round the arena to inspect rice pyramids on display and take photographs with farmers, a young man was very excited to see his president so close.

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Kebbi Councillorship Polls: APC, PDP Test Strength

Kebbi Councillorship Polls: APC, PDP Test Strength

November 8, 2019 2:59 am

To All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kebbi State, the October 26,2019 Local Government election was a testing ground for the 2023 general election. It was an avenue where different caucuses within the party showcased their political strength and popularity. 

But for the opposition parties, especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), it was a different ball game. The LG polls offered the best opportunity to understudy which caucus within APC would feel disenchanted and allign with the main opposition party.

At the end of the tension-soaked exercise, the council election which took place in 225 wards across the 21 local government areas

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APC Sweeps Kebbi State LG Poll

APC Sweeps Kebbi State LG Poll

October 31, 2019 6:21 am

The Kebbi State Independent National Electoral Commission (KESIEC), has declared All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of Oct. 26, Local Government Election in the state.
KESIEC Chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Mera, made this known while addressing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.

“KESIEC wishes to release the official results of the State Local Government Election held on Saturday, as already declared by the various wards and local government Returning Officers in 223 wards of the 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

“The APC candidates won the election in all the 21 LGAs.

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LG poll: Low Turnout Of Voters In Kebbi, As Voting Begins

LG poll: Low Turnout Of Voters In Kebbi, As Voting Begins

October 26, 2019 8:24 pm
Voting has begun peacefully at Dr Gulama polling unit 007, and G/Kundi Zouro polling unit in Nassarawa ward of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi with a low turnout of voters recorded.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the local government election in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area started as early as 7.00 a.m with the early arrival of materials and officials.Kebbi State Independence Electoral Commission (KEBSIEC) officials arrived at the polling unit at about 7:00 a.m, while the first voter cast his vote around 8:43 a.m.
The election began in most polling units visited at about
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Establish Quick Response Wing In Kebbi, House Urges NAF

Establish Quick Response Wing In Kebbi, House Urges NAF

October 24, 2019 3:28 pm

The House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to establish a Quick Response Wing (QRW) in Kebbi State, which it said has two international borders with Benin and Niger Republics, to assist in curtailing increased security challenges in the area.

The Chairman, House Committee on Air Force, Mohammed Koko, made the call Thursday in Abuja when the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, appeared before the committee for NAF budget defense.

He noted that the problem of insurgency and other security problems in the country have been drastically reduced through the fighting skills and …

Kebbi Emir calls for more aids from EU, UNICEF in community

Kebbi Emir calls for more aids from EU, UNICEF in community

July 24, 2019 9:55 am

The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad, has called for more engagement with the European Union and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the area of community health development.

The emir made the call on Tuesday when he received a team from UNICEF, led by Rabiu Musa, UNICEF Communication Specialist, in his palace in Argungu, Kebbi state.

Muhammad, who commended the organisations for their various intervention programmes, said the intervention had transformed healthcare delivery system in most hard-to-reach communities in the state.

“Under the programme we have enjoyed a lot of extension and improvements in our facilities; from buildings to …

7,000 Kebbi Poly students banned from writing exams

7,000 Kebbi Poly students banned from writing exams

June 18, 2019 10:00 am

The Kebbi Government has appealed  to the management of Umaru Waziri Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi to reconsider the banning of 7,000 Kebbi students from writing semester examinations over the government failure to settle the students tuition fees.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Dr Isah Sama, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday that the action of the Polytechnic did not reflect the good spirit of understanding between it and the state government.

“We were quite surprised when we heard that the management of the Waziri Umaru Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, has denied both our returning and fresh students access …

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