The Honorable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, has commended the contractor handling the construction of the newly approved Kebbi State Government-owned FM Radio Station in Yauri Local Government Area.
The Kebbi State Government has concluded arrangements to establish four FM radio stations in Yauri, Zuru, Argungu and Birnin Kebbi as part of efforts to strengthen communication between the government and the people.
The Leadership Newspaper has named the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, as its Governor of the Year 2026, in recognition of his visionary, people-oriented and result-driven leadership since assuming office in 2023.
Retired Major General of the Nigerian Army and former Counter-Terrorism Coordinator, Major General Sarkin Yakin Bello (Rtd.), has commended the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for what he described as remarkable infrastructural transformation across the state, particularly the impressive facelift of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera, CON has declared that the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), deserves a second term in office to consolidate the landmark achievements recorded across the state. The royal father made the declaration on Saturday while receiving a delegation from the Governor’s media team on a courtesy visit to his palace in Argungu.
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, has commended Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, for his excellent performance in the state and for his hospitality and support to Borno indigenes residing in Kebbi State. The Shehu stated this when the Kebbi State Government media team, led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, paid homage to him at his palace in Maiduguri.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has directed the Ministry of Environment and other relevant agencies to identify a suitable forest reserve in Kalgo Local Government Area for the cultivation and preservation of medicinal plants.
The Association of Kebbi Residents in Abuja has expressed strong appreciation for the leadership and development strides of the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, describing his administration as people-oriented and committed to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
The Kebbi State Government has released over N2.07 billion for interventions in tertiary institutions across the state to strengthen facilities and improve the welfare of staff and students. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.
The Managing Director of the Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa ( Katukan Yauri) has commended Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for his outstanding performance and transformative development across the state. Yelwa made the remarks when a delegation of the Kebbi State Media Team, led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.
The opinion titled “Kebbi Deserves Accountability, Security and Real Development” by Huzaifa Kasimu Kamba raises legitimate concerns, particularly about insecurity. However, its central argument—that Kebbi State has received substantial resources without corresponding development—is difficult to reconcile with the physical transformation taking place across the state.
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 Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, has described the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, as a legendary leader and a game changer in governance, citing his administration’s achievements in security, agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure and human empowerment.
Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the creation of eight (8) new Village Heads under Koko District in Koko/Besse Local Government Area. The approval, contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar Dutsinmari, was issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, has described the three-year achievements of the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, as comparable to what some governors accomplish in eight years.
The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Alhaji Abubakar Garima Dakingari, has pledged the association’s support for the campaign activities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, in Kebbi State.
In contemporary Nigeria, political performance is often measured by the volume of publicity rather than the value of delivery, Kebbi State appears to be making a different argument: that governance can still speak through roads, hospitals, agriculture and human capital development.
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, has rated the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, as one of the best-performing governors in Nigeria.
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of persons with disabilities and ensuring that they remain productive and valued members of society. The Governor stated this while addressing thousands of persons living with disabilities who paid him a solidarity visit at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, on Sunday called on Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for peace in communities affected by insecurity across the state and the country.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining and strengthening its partnership with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, to promote effective policy formulation, implementation and performance in the state.
The Kebbi State Government has vowed to stand firmly with the families of the 10 police officers and other victims killed in a terrorist attack along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area, assuring the bereaved families of sustained government support. Governor Nasir Idris gave the assurance on Tuesday when a high-powered delegation from the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Umar Dada, paid a condolence visit to him
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has reunited five underage children rescued from suspected human traffickers with their parents, following their interception while allegedly being trafficked from Kebbi South Senatorial District to Edo State. The governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, handed the rescued children over to their parents and warned parents against allowing strangers to take their children to unknown destinations under the guise of offeri
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has called on the management of the newly established Lead FM 91.1, Birnin Kebbi, to remain independent and ensure that the station is not hijacked by politicians for selfish interests. The Governor made the call on Monday while commissioning Lead FM 91.1 at Patrick Aziza Road, Birnin Kebbi.
Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kebbi State Chapter, has organised a prayer summit and solidarity gathering in support of Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praying for their success in their respective second-term bids.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Kebbi State Chapter under the leadership of Comrade Zaki Sarki expressed greater Commendation to the National President of NUT, Comrade Audu Titus Amba for his impactful presentation at the just concluded Nigeria Rights of Workers' Summit held in Kebbi State.
The Kebbi State Government has reiterated the importance of unity, reconciliation, and collective commitment among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Elections. The State Special Adviser on Political Matters and Power, Alhaji Kabir Sani-Giant, made this known during a meeting with the State Executive Committee of the APC at the party’s State Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Yauri, His Royal Highness Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi, over the passing of the former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Ibrahim K. Aliyu, and the late grandson of Dr. Zaki. During the visit, Governor Idris described the late Alhaji Ibrahim K. Aliyu as an eminent statesman whose selfless service, wisdom and unwavering commitment to the development of Kebbi State and the nation earne
The Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has assured the youths of the state that his administration will continue to provide them with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to governance and development.
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.
Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the creation of 2 additional new districts in Arugungu Local Government Area. The approval was contained in a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar Dutsinmari, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has convened another emergency security meeting aimed at addressing emerging security challenges in some parts of Kebbi State. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Home Affairs and Internal Security, Hon. Haliru Wasagu, said the meeting was convened to review the current security situation, strengthen the state’s security architecture, and ensure the continued protection of lives and property across Kebbi State.
The Governor of Kebbi State , Dr Nasir Idris has paid a condolence visit to the families of the late former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Ibrahim K. Aliyu, and the late Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, the Sardaunan Sokoto, to express his heartfelt sympathy over their passing. During the visit, the Governor described Ibrahim K Aliyu and Sardaunan Sokoto as eminent leaders whose selfless service, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the development of Kebbi State and the nation earned them the
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has offered to provide specialized training opportunities for journalists from Kebbi State to enhance their professional capacity and equip them with modern skills in ethical journalism, election reporting, communication for development, and fact-checking.
The interface between the Kebbi State Government and Channels Television offers an important reminder that governance and communication are inseparable. Public policies and development projects achieve their fullest impact only when citizens are adequately informed and are able to assess both the promises and the outcomes of government action.
The Managing Director of Academic Channel Television, Mr. Kingsley Uranta, has expressed the station’s readiness to collaborate with the Kebbi State Government in promoting academic broadcasting, media development, and effective public communication. Mr. Uranta made this known on Tuesday when the Kebbi State Government delegation, led by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed,
The Jigawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a case of sudden and unnatural death reported on Tuesday, 21st July, 2026, at about 1250hrsp.
The Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad Sami, Sami Gomo III, has described the reconstruction of the Koko–Zuru Road as a life-changing project that has reconnected the Zuru Emirate to the rest of Kebbi State and the country, saying Governor Nasir Idris deserves commendation for the execution of the federal road project.
The Chief of Wasagu, Alhaji Mukhtar Muhammad Musa, has commended the Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), for giving traditional rulers a genuine sense of belonging in the affairs of the state. The monarch made the commendation on Friday when the Governor’s Media Team, led by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, paid him a courtesy visit at his palace.
The General Manager of Kebbi State Television Services (KBTV), Alhaji Sahabi Yusuf Bunza, has announced that the management has proposed 2nd August 2026 for the celebration of the station’s 30th anniversary. The General Manager disclosed this while briefing the Kebbi State Governor’s Media Aides Team, led by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, during an advocacy visit to the station in Birnin Kebbi.
In line with his administration’s commitment to the prompt payment of gratuities and other retirement benefits, Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the release of N2,110,403,965.83 for the payment of gratuities and death benefits to state and contract staff, as well as retirees from the Local Government Service and Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs).
The Action Democratic Congress (ADC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have suffered a major political setback in Kebbi State as more than 10,000 supporters from both parties defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Receiving the defectors on Tuesday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, assured them of equal treatment and full integration into the APC.
One of the beauties of democracy is that it gives people the freedom of expression and the right to freely challenge, scrutinize, assess, and judge the performance of leaders. With these rights handed to people by democracy, leaders at different levels are either encouraged, challenged, or even propelled to do better. Through this process, good governance is encouraged. Although endorsements are often discounted as political courtesies., there are occasions when commendation rises above the
The Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the security agencies, and the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) for the successful rescue of the kidnapped schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State.
First-term Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have said their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term bid must be matched by concrete performance in their respective states.
The Kebbi State Aspirants Forum has declared its full support for the second-term bid of Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu. The forum comprises APC aspirants who were unsuccessful in various elective positions during the recently concluded party primary elections.
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Muhammad Bulama, has commended the Kebbi State Government for its remarkable investments in security, education, healthcare, and agriculture, while appealing to Governor Nasir Idris to support the revival of Radio Nigeria Kaduna Station.
The Kebbi State Ministry of Religious Affairs says it has disbursed N160 million in cash and grains worth N10 million as Zakat to vulnerable persons across the state.
The media, recognized as the fourth estate of the realm in Nigeria, plays a critical role in governance and public enlightenment under both military and democratic administrations.
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has flagged off the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of Lot 7 – Design, Supply, and Installation of a 33kV Power Infrastructure Project in the state.
The Managing Director of People’s Daily Newspaper, Alhaji Maharazu Ahmad, has described the Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, as one of the country’s best-performing governors, stating that he has fulfilled about 90 per cent of his campaign promises within three years in office.
The Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State, Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi, has called on Nigerians to “think outside the box” and embrace entrepreneurship as a path to national development.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has inaugurated the Governing Board of Abdullahi Fodio Science and Technology University, Aliero.
The Kebbi State Government has flagged off the free distribution of agricultural inputs to about 120,000 farmers across the state ahead of the 2026 wet farming season.
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded another significant operational success, dismantling a criminal syndicate involved in the manufacture and supply of locally fabricated firearms to terrorist groups operating in Kebbi State.
The Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, ( Kauran Gwandu)joined his Northwest counterparts in Hadejia, Jigawa State, to witness the commissioning of landmark projects executed by the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi.
Optimal Image Media Chairman Commends Kebbi Governor on Security, Development Mungadi made the commendation on Monday when the Kebbi State Government’s media team, led by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, paid him an advocacy visit at his office in Abuja.
The article titled “Kebbi Under Siege: A Governor Without a Plan,” published on 23 June 2026 by Jikan Waziri, is a clear demonstration of how political bias can overshadow facts and objective reasoning. While security concerns deserve serious attention, it is equally important that public commentary reflects reality rather than political sentiments disguised as analysis.
Following the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the unwavering support extended to pilgrims by the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, pilgrims from the 21 Local Government Areas of the state converged at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Birnin Kebbi, to express their profound appreciation to the Governor for the care, support and welfare provided throughout their spiritual journey.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has flagged off the distribution of the Presidential Emergency Food Intervention for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Shanga LGA and food baskets donated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), to vulnerable households across the state.
