25 July 2026
States

Kebbi Governor Recalls Students After Riot

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has ordered the recall of students from the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega, who were suspended after a violent protest in 2024 that forced the school’s closure. The Provost of the college, Hussaini Aliyu, announced the governor’s directive during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.

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States

Kebbi State Dismisses Reports of Poor NECO Performance

The Kebbi State Government has dismissed reports alleging that the state ranked last in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) results, describing the claims as false and misleading. The Ministry of Basic Education, in a statement, clarified that public schools in Kebbi have not participated in NECO examinations since 2022, following the government’s adoption of

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States

Kebbi Distributes N2.7bn Worth of Materials to Schools

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of learning materials, vehicles, and motorcycles valued at N2.7 billion to public schools across the state. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Birnin Kebbi, the governor emphasised his administration’s commitment to free and quality education, describing Kebbi as not only an agrarian state

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Legislature

Kebbi Rep Presents Bills for New Tertiary Institutions

Ibrahim Mohammed, a member of the House of Representatives representing Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency, has presented bills proposing the establishment of two tertiary institutions in Kebbi State.  While the National Assembly prepared for a public hearing about the bills, Mohammed said the bills would address employment among youth and improve skills-based education. He added that

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