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Kebbi Bulletins, Birnin-Kebbi (2026)

06/09/2026

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF THE UNIVERSITY BURSAR

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un

The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), regrets to announce the sudden and untimely passing of the University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, which occurred today, Sunday, 6th September 2026.

According to information available to the University, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau.

Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa was a dedicated and committed staff member of the University who served the institution meritoriously and occupied various positions of responsibility and authority during his career. He was appointed Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria in September 2026, a position he assumed with a strong sense of duty and commitment to the advancement of the University.

His sudden demise is a profound loss to the University community. The entire University community mourns the passing of a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family.

At this period of grief, the University extends its deepest condolences to his immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues and all those who mourn this monumental loss. We pray that the Almighty Allah grants the family and the entire University community the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

Further information concerning the burial arrangements will be communicated as soon as details are released by the family.

May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus, and grant his family, friends, colleagues and the entire University community the strength to bear this painful loss.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Oladipo Adetayo Ajayi
Registrar & Secretary to Council

05/09/2026

Hajj Guides Brief Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency Chairman on Progress Towards 2027 Hajj

Birnin Kebbi, Saturday, September 5, 2026

Hajj Guides across Kebbi State have briefed the Executive Chairman of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro (Jagaban Gwandu), on the progress recorded so far in the mobilisation and sensitisation of prospective pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj exercise.

The briefing focused on the ongoing mobilisation efforts across the state, particularly the need to encourage intending pilgrims to complete the payment of their Hajj fares and fulfil all necessary documentation within the stipulated timeframe.

The Hajj Guides updated the Agency Chairman on their engagements with prospective pilgrims in their respective communities, highlighting the importance of early preparations and compliance with the requirements for the forthcoming pilgrimage.

Responding, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro commended the Hajj Guides for their commitment and dedication to the mobilisation exercise.

He urged them to intensify their sensitisation campaigns and ensure that prospective pilgrims are adequately informed about the requirements, timelines and necessary preparations for the 2027 Hajj.

The Chairman stressed the importance of effective grassroots mobilisation in ensuring that intending pilgrims are fully prepared and that the state records a smooth, well-organised and successful Hajj operation.

He assured the Hajj Guides of the Agency's continued support and encouraged them to sustain their engagement with prospective pilgrims across Kebbi State.

The meeting forms part of the Agency's ongoing preparations aimed at ensuring effective coordination and improved welfare services for Kebbi pilgrims during the 2027 Hajj exercise.

28/08/2026

📢 ATTENTION: KEBB I STATE APPLICANTS TO NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY

If you applied for the 13th Regular Course of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano:

Screening Date: 9th - 18th September, 2026
Venue: Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State

For more details, visit the Careers and Counseling Unit, Special Services Department, Office of the Governor, Birnin Kebbi.

Please share with friends and family from Kebbi State. Don’t miss this!

20/08/2026

KEBBI ASSEMBLY RECEIVES 11 EXECUTIVE BILLS FOR SCRUTINY AND PASSAGE

PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday: 19th August, 2026.

The Kebbi State House of Assembly has received executive communication from Governor Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, seeking legislative action on eleven (11) bills forwarded for scrutiny and eventual passage into law.

Speaker of the Assembly, Rt Hon. Salihu Maikasuwa Dangoje, announced the receipt of the bills during Wednesday’s plenary session, stating that they are designed to support the state government’s efforts in promoting the welfare and well-being of the people of Kebbi State.

Presenting the list to lawmakers, the Speaker outlined the bills as follows:

1. The Kebbi State Geographic Information Services Agency (KEBGIS) Amendment Bill 2024 – Seeking to strengthen land administration and documentation processes in the state.
2. The Kebbi State Price Intelligence and Public Procurement Bureau (Amendment) Bill 2025 – Aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in public procurement and market price monitoring.
3. A Bill to amend Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aleiro – Intended to update the legal framework governing the institution’s operations.
4. A Bill to amend Kauran Gwandu College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences, Ambursa (Law No. 013 of 2025) – Proposed changes to the existing law to improve academic and administrative standards.
5. A Bill to amend Kebbi State College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin Kebbi Bill 2025 – Aligning the college’s legal status with current educational policies.
6. The Kebbi State Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2025 – Seeking to review and update criminal provisions to reflect contemporary legal and social realities.
7. The Kebbi State Solid Minerals Development Agency Bill 2025 – Proposing the establishment of an agency to regulate, promote, and harness the state’s solid mineral resources.
8. The Kebbi State Harmonized Taxes and Levies (Approval List for Collections) Bill 2025 – Aimed at streamlining revenue collection and eliminating multiple taxation burdens on businesses and residents.
9. The Kebbi State Scholarship Board (Amendment) Bill 2025 – To revise the board’s mandate and enhance its capacity to support students’ education.
10. The Kebbi State College of Health Sciences and Technology (Establishment) Bill 2025 – Sought to formally establish the institution and provide a legal framework for its operations.
11. The Kebbi State Administration and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2025 – Intended to improve the efficiency of the criminal justice system and administration of justice in the state.

Speaker Dangoje said the bills, once passed, would significantly contribute to the state government’s developmental agenda, particularly in the areas of education, infrastructure, revenue generation, and justice reform.

The assembly is expected to commence deliberations on the bills at its next plenary session.

Signed:
Murtala Adamu Diri
Press Secretary to the Speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly.

20/08/2026

The official commissioning of the Bank’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Card Rollout by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, represents another significant milestone in the transformation and digitalisation journey of Kebbi State Home Savings & Loans Limited. The initiative marks the Bank’s transition towards more convenient, technology-driven financial services, enabling customers to access their funds and carry out essential transactions through ATMs and other supported electronic payment channels without necessarily visiting the Bank’s branches.

The commissioning by His Excellency further demonstrates the Kebbi State Government’s commitment to strengthening its financial institutions, promoting financial inclusion, and improving access to modern banking services across the state. The ATM card rollout is expected to enhance customer experience, reduce dependence on over-the-counter transactions, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the Bank’s competitiveness within the evolving Nigerian financial services industry.

For Kebbi Homes, this occasion is not merely the launch of a new product but an important component of the Bank’s broader transformation programme and its commitment to providing secure, accessible, and efficient mortgage and banking services. It also provides an opportunity for the Management and the Board to reaffirm their appreciation to His Excellency and the Kebbi State Government for their continued support in repositioning the Bank as a modern, sustainable, and customer-focused Primary Mortgage Bank.

17/08/2026

Gov. Idris is a Game Changer, Has Recorded Unprecedented Development in Kebbi — NAMA MD

Press Release

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk, has described the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, as a “game changer” who has recorded unprecedented development across the state.

The NAMA Managing Director stated this when he received the Kebbi State Governor’s Media Aides on a courtesy visit in Abuja. The delegation was led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Bk

Engr. Farouk said Governor Idris had distinguished himself through humility, courage, visionary leadership and a clear development philosophy, adding that the Governor’s achievements had impacted positively on the lives of the people of Kebbi State.

According to him, “what we are witnessing today in Kebbi State is unprecedented,” noting that the Governor had performed exceptionally well in critical sectors, including agriculture, education, healthcare, security, roads and other infrastructure.

He particularly commended the Governor’s agricultural policies and interventions, including the provision of fertilisers, power tillers, improved seedlings and other incentives to farmers, describing the initiatives as significant contributions to food security and agricultural development.

The NAMA MD also praised the administration’s achievements in the education sector, especially the rehabilitation and construction of schools, payment of WAEC fees, provision of scholarships and other forms of educational support to students across the state.

He said the Governor’s sustained investments in security had contributed significantly to preventing Kebbi State from being overwhelmed by banditry and other criminal activities.

Engr. Farouk further noted that the administration’s road projects had improved connectivity between farming communities and major markets, thereby facilitating economic activities and enhancing the movement of agricultural produce across the state.

On why Governor Idris deserves the support of the people for a second term in office, the NAMA Managing Director said the Governor had transformed Kebbi State to a new level and had earned the love and admiration of the people through his people-oriented policies and development initiatives.

“We can’t actually find any other better person at the moment,” he said, urging the people of Kebbi State to remain focused, vigilant and supportive of the Governor’s administration.

The NAMA Managing Director further commended Governor Idris for his respect for traditional institutions and his inclusive approach to governance, saying the Governor had established “a new benchmark of governance” in Kebbi State.

Engr. Farouk also disclosed that, although the Kebbi State-owned airport remained under the ownership of the state government, efforts were ongoing to conclude the process of its takeover by the Federal Government.

He added that he had personally contributed to several projects and initiatives aimed at advancing the interests of Kebbi State, expressing his continued commitment to supporting the development of the state.

Signed:
Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser (SA), Media and Publicity
to the Kebbi State Governor

13/08/2026

Kebbi Students Applaud Gov. Idris for Providing Buses to Tertiary Institutions

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Kebbi State Chapter, has commended the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, for providing buses to tertiary institutions across the state.

The students’ body described the initiative as a significant demonstration of the administration’s commitment to students’ welfare, academic development and the advancement of tertiary education in Kebbi State.

In a letter of appreciation dated August 13, 2026, addressed to Governor Idris, the JCC said the provision of the buses would help alleviate transportation challenges faced by students and facilitate safer and more convenient movement to and from their institutions.

The students particularly commended the governor for recognising the importance of investing in the welfare of students, whom they described as an essential part of the future human capital of the state.

According to the JCC, the intervention would not only provide immediate relief to students but would also contribute to creating a more conducive environment for learning and academic excellence.

The students’ council expressed confidence that the initiative would be remembered as one of the significant contributions of the Idris administration towards improving students’ welfare and strengthening tertiary education in Kebbi State.

The letter, signed by the Secretary General of the Joint Campus Council, Muhammad Mustapha Marafa, on behalf of the JCC Chairman, also conveyed appreciation to Governor Idris and the Kebbi State Government for what it described as a thoughtful and student-centred initiative.

The council prayed for continued wisdom, good health and strength for the governor to enable him to deliver more impactful projects for the people of Kebbi State.

10/08/2026

BREAKING: Airstrike hits bandits moving from Zamfara to Kebbi

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s COAS Intervention Battalion 3 under 8 Division, personnel of the Mobile Police Force and the Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA are currently engaged in a fierce battle with a large group of armed bandits along the Zamfara-Kebbi border.

Read more on: https://dailytrust.com/breaking-airstrike-hits-bandits-moving-from-zamfara-to-kebbi/

06/08/2026

Kebbi State Government Has Spent Over N16 Billion on Retirement and Death Benefits – Governor Nasir Idris

Press Release

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has disclosed that his administration has spent over ₦16 billion on retirement and death benefits since assuming office in May 2023.

The Governor made this known on Thursday while delivering his address at the opening ceremony of the Workers’ Rights Summit, held to commemorate the 88th anniversary of the legalization of trade unionism in Nigeria (1938–2026). The event took place at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi.

Governor Idris stated that, in line with his administration’s strategic plan for sustainable economic growth, numerous transformative projects have been executed across the state.

“These monumental achievements, alongside many other reforms still in the pipeline, are a testament to the deep commitment of this administration to the dignity and well-being of every worker in Kebbi State,” he said.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-oriented policies and appealed for the continued support and cooperation of the people to ensure the success of his government.

The Governor emphasized that his administration has consistently prioritized the welfare of civil servants and the entire workforce.

“We are prepared to collaborate with all stakeholders—including trade unions, civil society organizations, and the organized private sector—to enhance the welfare, safety, and protection of workers’ rights,” he added.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee and State Head of the Civil Service, Tpl. Mallam Shekare mni, highlighted the achievements of the Kauran Gwandu administration, particularly its commitment to workers’ welfare. He noted that more than ₦16 billion had been expended on retirement and death benefits from May 2023 to date.

The Head of Service commended Governor Nasir Idris for his unwavering support for civil servants, citing the construction and furnishing of the ultra-modern State Secretariat Complex, the implementation of the ₦75,000 minimum wage, and other welfare initiatives.

In his remarks, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, commended Governor Idris for the remarkable achievements recorded within three years in office. He said the summit was aimed at strengthening workers’ rights and promoting good governance.

He urged participants to emulate the Governor’s commitment to building a better future for workers.

Also speaking, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, represented by the President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Audu Titus Amba, applauded Governor Idris for delivering over 80 percent of his campaign promises. He also commended the organizers for hosting the summit.

He encouraged workers to remain committed to their duties and disclosed that the NLC was working towards a review of the national minimum wage through continued engagement with the Federal Government.

Comrade Amba further thanked the Nigerian Bar Association and the Human Rights Institute for organizing the summit, describing it as a strategic gathering focused on labour, social justice, and democracy at a critical time in the nation’s history.

The Chief Judge of Kebbi State, Justice Umaru Abubakar, also commended the theme of the summit and reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of civil servants.

He stated that the government would continue to partner with relevant organizations to improve workers’ welfare, noting that the dedication of the state’s civil servants has been instrumental to the success of the present administration.

Signed:
Ahmed Idris
Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor

04/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE
KEBBI STATE POLICE COMMAND

KEBBI POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS LINKED TO ABDUCTION OF MILITARY RECRUITS

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction of three newly passed-out military recruits along the Anka/Bukuyum Road in Zamfara State.

The suspects; Abubakar Mallan Abubakar 'M' of Gargam Village, Bagega, Anka LGA, Zamfara State and Usman Muhammadu 'M' of Ajera, Ilorin, Kwara State, were arrested on 1st August 2026 at about 0615hrs, in a targeted operation based on credible intelligence.

During preliminary investigation, one of the suspects made useful disclosures regarding the abduction of the three military recruits in July 2026 along the Kwanan Mayanchi–Gurusu axis of Zamfara State. One of the victims is Kabiru Hassan of Ribah, Danko/Wasagu LGA, while the other two victims are from Zuru LGA. The victims have since regained their freedom.

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation. The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, psc, MNIM, commended the officers involved in the operation and reaffirmed the Command's commitment to identifying, arresting and prosecuting all persons connected with the case.

SP BASHIR USMAN, anipr, anisma,
Police Public Relations Officer
Kebbi State Command
4th August 2026

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