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Kebbi Politician Commends Governor Nasir Idris’ Achievements, Urges Opponents to Play Politics with Decorum

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A Kebbi politician and head of Kebbi residents living in Kano, Alhaji Ahmad Musa Jega, has commended the robust achievements recorded by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State since he assumed office over two years ago.

Ahmad Musa Jega made the commendation while addressing newsmen in Kano.

He listed the achievements as follows:

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101 Selected Projects / Pro-Active Policies of His Excellency Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu)
1. Koko Dabai Road – N87,000,000,000 – Ongoing
2. Yauri Township Roads with drainages – N4,700,000,000 – Completed
3. Argungu Dualisation with Drainages and Solar Street Light – N5,600,000,000 – Ongoing
4. Birnin Kebbi Metropolis Tripolization, Dualisation, Renovation and Street Light – N12,500,000,000 – Completed
5. Birnin Kebbi Metropolis Solar Street Light – N2,000,000,000 – Completed
6. Badariya Kola Junction Township Roads – N2,100,000,000 – Ongoing
7. Completion of School of Nursing and Midwifery Ambursa – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
8. Fuel dump at Ambursa airport – N450,000,000 – Completed
9. Airport to Ambursa Road Asphalt – N1,000,000,000 – 60% Completion
10. Birnin Kebbi Mega School – 60% Completion
11. Yauri Mega School – 60% Completion
12. Argungu Mega School – 80% Completion
13. Zuru Mega School – Ongoing
14. Completion and Upgrading of Kebbi State Ultra Modern Secretariat with the furniture – N18,000,000,000 – Completed
15. 2024 Hajj Operation Sponsoring and Welfare to pilgrims – N3,000,000,000 – Completed
29. Constituency project to 24 members state assembly 2024 – N2,750,000,000 – Completed
30. Constituency project to 24 members state assembly 2024 – N2,200,000,000 – Ongoing
31. Financial support to various organizations across the state (NBA, NFA, Market Association, Nigerian Legion, ANAN, ICAN, etc.) – N1,800,000,000 – Completed
32. Kaura Cares disbursement of financial support to youth and women about 65,000 each – N6,500,000,000 – Completed
33. Upgrading, Renovation, Modification and Construction of 316 Mosques Across the State under Ministry of Religious Affairs – N3,600,000,000 – Completed
34. Provision of solar light to 125 district headquarters central mosques – N312,000,000 – Completed
35. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Gwandu Palace – Completed
36. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Argungu Palace – Completed
37. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Yauri Palace – Completed
38. Renovation and upgrading of Emir of Zuru Palace – Completed
39. Purchase of Brand New Toyota 2025 Land Cruiser to Emir of Gwandu – N350,000,000 – Completed
40. Purchase of Brand New Toyota 2025 Land Cruiser to Emir of Argungu – N350,000,000 – Completed
47. Distribution of palliatives to general public about 350 trailers of grains such as rice, maize and millet 2024 – N16,800,000,000 – Completed
48. Distribution of palliatives to general public about 400 trailers of grains such as rice, maize and millet 2025 – N19,200,000,000 – Completed
49. Distribution of raining season fertilizer 2024 to peasant farmers across the state about 400 trailers – N10,800,000,000 – Completed
50. Distribution of raining season fertilizer 2025 to peasant farmers across the state about 450 trailers – N12,150,000,000 – Completed
51. Procurement and distribution of farming implements (e.g. power tillers, sprayers, water pump machines, pesticide and insecticide) – N4,700,000,000 – Completed
52. Provision of solar pumping machine and CNG pumping machine held at Suru Town in a Programme called KADAGE 2024 – N2,500,000,000 – Completed
53. Provision of 1000 brand new motorcycles to vigilante – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
54. Purchase and distribution of 21 Hilux brand new to Local Government – N2,100,000,000 – Completed
55. Purchase and distribution of 21 brand new Toyota Hiace Bus 18-Seater to 21 Local Governments – N1,900,000,000 – Completed
44. Mass wedding for 600 couples first batch 2024 with provision of furniture’s and cash donation – N800,000,000 – Completed
45. Completion and Upgrading of Veterinary Hospital with modern equipment – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
46. Upgrading and promotion of our cultural heritage (Gwandu Emirate Cultural and International Horse Racing, Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, Uhola at Zuru and Rigata at Yauri) – N2,700,000,000 – Completed
47. Upgrading of Ministry of Justice with modern equipment and access to internet/E-journal library – Completed
48. Upgrading of Ministry of Finance with modern equipment and access to internet facility – Completed
49. Upgrading of Ministry of Solid Minerals with modern equipment and internet facility – Completed
50. Upgrading of Ministry of Religious Affairs with modern equipment and internet facility – Completed
51. Upgrading of Ministry of Transport with modern equipment and internet facility – Completed
52. Establishment of Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction – Completed
53. Establishment of Ministry of Rural Electrification – Completed
54. Paying of scholarship and registration fees to all students of tertiary institution within and outside the state 2023 – Completed
70. Dualisation 3.5 km road with drainage and solar light – N3,500,000,000 – Ongoing
71. Construction of 3 No. Bridges across the State under Ministry of Works – N3,700,000,000 – Completed
72. Upgrading and renovation of Kebbi State Printing Press – Ongoing
73. Establishment of Ministry of Digital Economy – Completed
74. Construction of 50 market stalls across the state through Fadama II – Completed
75. Construction of 100 modern VIP toilets across the state through Fadama II – Completed
76. Construction of 60 feeder roads across the state through Fadama III – Completed
77. Provision of 1000 motorcycles free through Fadama III – Completed
78. Employment of 500 extension workers monthly through KEDCO – Completed
79. Remodeling of Central Motor Park Birnin Kebbi – Completed
80. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Argungu with modern equipment – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
81. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Augie – Completed
82. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Arewa – Completed
83. Upgrading and renovation of General Hospital Bunza – Completed
84. Upgrading and renovation of Fati Lami Maternity Hospital – Completed
56. Paying of scholarship and registration fees to all students of tertiary institution within and outside the state 2025 – Ongoing
57. Paying of WAEC to all students 2023 – Completed
58. Paying of WAEC to all students 2024 – Completed
59. Paying of WAEC to all students 2025 – Completed
60. Sponsoring of overseas students to study medicine, pharmacy and engineering about 250 yearly – Ongoing
61. Automatic employment to all our graduating Medical Students and Recruitment of Doctors with bridging of gap between Federal Government Doctors and State Government Doctors – Ongoing
62. Automatic employment to all our graduating Nursing/Midwifery Students – Ongoing
63. Observing of all state government casual staff into permanent employment – Completed
64. Sponsoring of National Qur’anic Recitation competition – Completed
65. Provision of 50 motorized boreholes across the state powered by solar – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
66. Construction of Dr. Nasir Idris Road at Makerar Gandu with Solar Light and Drainages – Completed
67. Construction of 12 New Modern Roundabouts at Birnin Kebbi Metropolis – Completed
85. Provision of sport wears to 21 LGA of Kebbi State – N500,000,000 – Completed
86. Recruitment of 2000 teachers – Completed
87. Increasing of secondary school feeding from 180m to 300m monthly – N2,700,000,000 per year – Ongoing yearly
88. Renovation of 303 Secondary Schools in Kebbi State through AGILE Programme – Completed
89. NANAS Foundation provides Medical Outreach/Financial Support to more than 5000 beneficiaries yearly – N800,000,000 – Completed
90. Nasara Initiative Foundation provides Financial Support, Education Support and Guidance and Counselling to general public yearly – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
91. Ramadan feeding about 50 centres 2023 – N2,500,000,000 yearly – Completed
92. Ramadan feeding about 50 centres 2024 – N2,500,000,000 yearly – Completed
93. Renovation and remodeling of government house/provision of furniture’s – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
94. Provision of brand new 65 Toyota Hilux to security agencies – N7,800,000,000 – Completed
95. SUBEB 2023 Project about 1360 classrooms renovated, provision of school furniture’s and learning materials – N6,800,000,000 – Completed
96. SUBEB 2024 Project about 180 primary and junior secondary schools constructed, renovated, and upgrading of junior secondary school to senior secondary school with the provision of motorized – N7,300,000,000 – Completed
97. Flood disaster support to victims throughout the state through SEMA 2023 – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
98. Flood disaster support to victims throughout the state through SEMA 2024 – N2,300,000,000 – Completed
99. Financial support to vulnerable and people with special needs – N1,500,000,000 – Completed
100. Operational vehicles to SUBEB – N1,200,000,000 – Completed
101. Construction of Ribah to Maga road – Completed

Jega further urged political opponents in Kebbi State to play politics with decorum, as Governor Nasir Idris is dedicated to making the state one of the citadels of development in the Northwest, Northern region, and Nigeria in general.

Ahmad Jega added that no governor in the Northwestern part of Nigeria has achieved as much as Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State.

 

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Avoid Rumors, Respect Privacy, Promote Inclusivity, Professor Tells Online Journalists

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By Abbas Yushau Yusuf

A Professor of Mass Communication at Bayero University Kano, Nura Ibrahim, has urged online journalists to ensure responsible online engagement and respect privacy in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Prof. Nura stated this while presenting a paper at the two-day retreat organized for the Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, held in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State.

The retreat, sponsored by the Kano State Government through the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, engaged online journalists on a wide range of topics to improve their capacity under the theme “Strengthening Digital Journalism Through Ethical Practice and Responsible Online Engagement.”

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Prof. Nura Ibrahim, of the Department of Information and Media Studies, Faculty of Communication, Bayero University, said online journalists should ensure balance in their reportage and avoid inflammatory language.

He also charged them to promote inclusivity, ensure cultural and religious sensitivity, avoid incitement, verify facts before publication, correct errors, and update content appropriately.

The university professor further urged them to combat misinformation, explain facts as they are, provide credible sources, avoid spreading rumors, and adopt language optimization tools alongside responsible SEO practices.

 

 

 

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Kano State Champions Ethical Digital Journalism: Retreat Empowers Online Media for Democratic Growth

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The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical, responsible and professional digital journalism, describing the media as a critical pillar of democratic governance.

The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated this on Wednesday while declaring open a two-day retreat for members of the Kano Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Dutse, Jigawa State.

The retreat, organised by the Kano Online Media Chapel with the support of the Kano State Government, is themed “Strengthening Digital Journalism Through Ethical Practice and Responsive Online Engagement.”

Waiya said the training, the first of its kind for online newspaper publishers in Kano State, underscored the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recognition of journalism as a vital component of democratic practice.

He commended Governor Yusuf for approving and sponsoring the retreat, noting that the gesture reflected the government’s commitment to manpower development across sectors, including the media.

The commissioner urged online media practitioners to uphold ethical standards, professionalism, accuracy and integrity in news gathering and dissemination, stressing that online journalism must be clearly distinguished from unregulated social media activity.

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“Online journalists are not the same as social media users. Digital journalism must be guided by legal and ethical decorum, not sensationalism or the rush for quick breaking news,” Waiya said.

He noted that the rapid growth of digital platforms, coupled with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, has made continuous self-development and professionalism imperative for journalists seeking credibility at local, national and global levels.

Waiya also acknowledged the role of the Kano State Council of the NUJ in supporting the establishment and growth of the Online Media Chapel, attributing the successes recorded so far to cooperation and unity within the union.

He further disclosed that the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs is advocating for the establishment of a state Freedom of Information law in line with the federal Freedom of Information Act, as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and press freedom in the state.

In his remarks, the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Kano State, Malam Usman Bello, said the government approved the retreat outside Kano State in recognition of the growing importance of online journalism.

He explained that similar engagements had previously been organised for the Correspondents’ Chapel, adding that the retreat was aimed at equipping online journalists with the skills required to adapt to new trends in the profession and practice in line with modern global best practices.

Bello noted that the impact of online media transcends state boundaries, stressing that capacity-building programmes of this nature would help shape journalism practice not only in Kano State but across the country.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Kano Online Media Chapel thanked the Kano State Government and the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs for their support, describing the retreat as timely and impactful.

He urged members of the chapel to continue operating within the laid-down ethical guidelines of the journalism profession and in line with the social and legal provisions of Kano State.

The retreat drew participants from various online media organisations operating across Kano State.

The retreat was attended by editors and publishers of various online newspapers operating in Kano State.

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Broadcast Journalist Ikechukwu Oyemike Joins The Isle 95.9 FM Lagos as Head of Events And OAP

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FemyWalsh Limited, a business, economy, and development-focused media group, is pleased to announce the appointment of veteran broadcast journalist  Ikechukwu Oyemike, popularly known as Ogbuefi ItisIkechukwu, as Head of Events and On Air Personality (OAP)  at  The Isle 95.9 FM Lagos.

Oyemike joins The Isle 95.9 FM Lagos after more than 11 years of superlative service at Wazobia FM, where he built a strong reputation for credible journalism, compelling storytelling, and audience-centred broadcasting.

Over the years, he has become widely respected for his ability to connect deeply with listeners while delivering news, current affairs, and commentary with clarity, energy, and cultural resonance.

Speaking on his move, Oyemike said:
“I am delighted to join The Isle 95.9 FM Lagos as Head of Events and On Air Personality. This new chapter offers an exciting platform to engage listeners on air while also creating dynamic experiences through events that connect with our audience in meaningful ways.”

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Welcoming his arrival, Management described the appointment as a strategic investment in talent and audience experience. In his dual role, Oyemike will strengthen on-air programming and lead the development of high-impact events designed to deepen community connection, expand partnerships, and create memorable experiences for listeners and stakeholders.

FemyWalsh Limited is the owner of **The Isle 95.9 FM Lagos, *Souq News Television, and the soon-to-be-launched Kasuwa 97.9 FM Kano, as well as **Arewa Bayan Television, Abuja**. Across these platforms, the group is committed to business and development storytelling that elevates enterprise, strengthens institutional credibility, and amplifies African excellence.

Listeners and partners can look forward to fresh programming energy, stronger listener engagement, and innovative event experiences as Oyemike continues his mission to inform, inspire, and entertain audiences across Lagos and beyond.

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