Tag: Kebbi State

PDP calls for investigation into alleged fraud in Kebbi’s NG-Cares funds disbursement

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PDP calls on NGCares

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Kebbi State, has called for a full-scale investigation into the alleged fraudulent activities linked to the disbursement of the NG-Cares (Kaura Cares) programme in the State. The PDP, represented by its Secretary, Abubakar Bawa-Kalgo, in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin-Kebbi, expressed serious concerns regarding the State government’s lack of transparency and failure to hold the culprits accountable. This demand follows revelations from Kebbi’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed-BK, who disclosed possible irregularities within the programme during a statement issued on…

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2024 Hajj: ?NAHCON begins prospective pilgrims’ vaccinationin Kebbi

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Kebbi Hajj 2024

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), has initiated the vaccination of 2024, intending pilgrims against polio, meningitis, diphtheria, and yellow fever in Kebbi. The vaccination campaign was inaugurated at the Dr. Nasir Idris Hajj Camp in Birnin Kebbi yesterday, by the Head of the Medical Team, Dr. Sa’id Ahmad. ?Dr. Ahmad emphasised the mandatory nature of the vaccines for all prospective pilgrims, under the directive of the Saudi Arabian government. “The vaccination exercise is very timely, especially as the first inaugural flight is scheduled to depart Nigeria on May…

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Customs re-open land border in Kebbi

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In compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu on immediate re-opening of land border with Niger Republic, the Controller, Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi State Command, Iheanacho Ojike, has re-opened Kamba land border. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesman of the command, SP Mohammed Saliu, and made available to newsmen yesterday. While re-opening the border, Ojike said Kamba is a strategic border with a major share in Kebbi State revenue-generation. According to him, “The border re-opening was aimed at paving the way for legitimate trade that…

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Kebbi: 23 feared dead in capsized boat conveying 30 traders

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The Kebbi State Government has commiserated with members of immediate families, the Yauri Emirate Council, and the local government area, LGA over a boat mishap involving thirthy traders. The State Governor’s chief press secretary, disclosed this in an issued statement on Monday. It was learnt that the boat, loaded with 30 traders and their goods, was sailing on Monday from Kasabo to Yauri town for commercial activities when it capsized. Seven people were rescued alive while 23 others were still missing as the rescue operation was still ongoing. The Government…

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Kebbi: Despite his mother’s appeal, terrorist, Dogo Gide insists on N100m ransom to free FGC Yauri kidnapped girls

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Notorious terror gang leader, Dogo Gide, who abducted some pupils and teachers of the Federal Government College, Yauri in Kebbi State, has vowed not to release them unless he is paid the N100 million ransom he requested. Salim Ka’oje, whose daughter, Farida Ka’oje, is one of the remaining 11 girls, told newsmen that Gide insisted on the ransom, despite the intervention of his mother to have him release the girls. In the two recorded phone conversations, the terrorist kingpin was heard telling Ka’oje, who speaks for the families of the…

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Insecurity: Terrorists force residents of 8 villages to flee in Kebbi

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No fewer than eight villages in Augie local government area of Kebbi State have been deserted due to attacks by bandit-terrorists. According to reports, the villages are Zagi, Tungar-Rafi, Tungar-Tudu, Keke, Kwaido, Sabongarin Kwaido, Tungar-Chichira and Tattazai. Residents of the villages were said to have moved out in droves after bandits attacked Zagi on Wednesday night. The attack was said to have left three people dead, many injured and 15 others abducted. The Village Head of Zagi, Muhammadu Lawwali-Sule, said the bandits stormed the village at about midnight. According to…

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Kebbi: Again bandits kill 15 soldiers, burn patrol van in fresh attack

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Barely 24 hours after armed bandits killed at least sixty-five local vigilantes in Sakaba villages, in Kebbi State and abducted an undisclosed number of civilians including a monarch of Ikara village, 15 soldiers have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack on another community. In a fresh attack in the early hours of yesterday, at Kanya village, under Danko/Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State, armed bandits again killed at least 15 soldiers and burnt their vehicles during the fresh attack. A resident, Abdullahi Sulaiman, told newsmen that “scores of…

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Money Laundering: United States to proceed with case to seize $150 million linked to Kebbi Governor

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United States authorities said it will resume legal proceedings to seize over $150 million allegedly laundered by Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. According to the report, Bagudu, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), made a failed attempt for an out-of-court settlement with US authorities. The U.S. alleges that the Governor Bagudu was part of a network controlled by former Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, that misappropriated billions of dollars from State coffers in the 1990s. Bagudu’s brother, Ibrahim, who is entitled…

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Kebbi: ‘Terrorist massacre of 63 vigilantes shocking’ – Buhari

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…Says security forces must do more President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the killing of 63 vigilante members by terrorists in Kebbi State, saying security forces must do more. He described the killing as “the brutal murder of tens of vigilante members in Kebbi State by bandits, who ambushed them in the Sakaba/Wassagu local government area”. President Buhari, according to a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, “this egregious level of criminality is shocking; I want to assure Nigerians that I will do all it takes to tackle…

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Kebbi: Bandits ambush, kill 62 vigilante members

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Sixty-two members of a vigilante group, popularly known as ‘Yan Sa Kai, have been confirmed killed in an ambush at Anemi, in Sakaba local government area of Kebbi State. Chairman of the vigilante, Zuru Emirate, Usman Sani, a retired Warrant Officer, when contacted on phone on Monday, confirmed the incident. “A large number of bandits killed over 62 members of a joint operation of our ‘Yan Sa Kai members, in an ambush on Sunday night at Anemi, Sakaba LGA. They burnt 12 of our motorcycles. “The number of the casualties…

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