The attackers, numbering about 40 and using machine guns and other dangerous weapons, were believed to be Fulani herdsmen.
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He however enjoined all Muslims to use the period to build the spirit of tolerance, perseverance and maintain peaceful co-existence and harmony for the agents of change in charge of the state to deliver the real dividends of democracy to the people
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Ibraheem Dooba, said although government has stated that it would allow the EFCC to do its job, it was important to ask some significant questions of past administration
The PDP said the party was in power for 16 years, during which period the state witnessed tremendous progress in all aspects of human development, emphasising that the PDP would remain committed to the wellbeing and stability of the state
“I thank God for the opportunity to serve as governor after the brief experience I had with the Chief Servant regarding some aspects o
life
The head of the committee and Deputy Governor-elect, Alhaji Mohammed Ketso, said this on Wednesday when he presented the report at the Presidential Lounge in Minna
It was reliably gathered from sources that each member of the House of Assembly received nothing less than N17 million as part of their allowances which have not been paid since February so as to allow serenity in the state before and during the transition period
Briefing newsmen on the latest development in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health, Mr Fidelis Nwankwo, said that 68 fresh cases of the lead poisoning were recorded in Kawo and Magiro villages of Rafi local government area of the state
The Speaker who spoke to newsmen in Minna condemned the continued occupation of the house by the Police, which he said was a breach of the right of the lawmakers to congregate and carry out their duties
The governor said in a statement signed by his chief Press Secretary, Mr. Israel Ebije, on Wednesday that “the impeachment speculation on me is false and should be treated as such
Meanwhile, the ousted Speaker, who rubbished the action, told journalists at the IBB Pen House, few metres away from the Assembly Complex in Minna, that the Governor of the State, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, was advised on these legislative matters and should be prepared as the next action will be on him
Among those pronounced impeached was the Speaker, Barrister Adamu Usman; and his deputy, Abdulrahaman Bala Gambo from Borgu
According to the statement: “As part of measures to ensure smooth transition and proper handing-over to the new government in Niger State, the Chief Servant Dr Aliyu has approved the dissolution of State Boards and termination of Political appointments with effect from May 1, 2015
According to Imam: “The Government of the Chief Servant main aim of embarking on the mass recruitment of workers is to leave behind large workforce that will force the next administration to rationalize the work force and by that paint the next government in bad light before her mass supporters in the state.
Usman explained that accountability and transparency should always be the guiding principle of any democratic governance, adding: “The bill was unanimously passed to allow for acceptable accounting system in the state