In a startling breach of security, residents of Kebbi State, including the capital city of Birnin Kebbi, engaged in widespread looting of both government and private-owned warehouses on Saturday night, exacerbating the state’s cost of living crisis. The looters targeted…
I won’t give room to detractors, says Governor Idris
Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has said his administration would continue to focus on executing meaningful developmental projects for the people and would not be distracted by unnecessary criticisms from detractors. He declared his stand yesterday at Government House…
Court remands 2 men for allegedly defiling minor
A Magistrates’ Court in Birnin Kebbi on Monday ordered that two men who allegedly defiled a 14-year-old girl be remanded in police custody. The police charged Sharifu Garba, 28, and Kasimu Mohammed, 32 with conspiracy and rape. Magistrate Muhammadu Sani-Bunza,…
Coronavirus and the president’s 10-year plan to take 100 million Nigerians out of poverty – Chief Newton Jibunoh
I was very elated and proud when Mr President made the speech during the 2020 annual budget submission to the National Assembly. Months ago, I wrote an article in my weekly column titled; ‘A hungry man is an angry man’.…