Kebbi Assembly Passes Pre-Marital Medical Examination Bill

The Kebbi State House of Assembly has passed the Pre-Marital Medical Examination Bill 2025, making medical tests compulsory for intending couples.

If signed into law, couples must present valid medical certificates — covering tests such as genotype and blood group — from recognised health facilities at least three months before marriage.

Clerics, traditional rulers, or marriage officials who conduct weddings without valid certificates risk fines of ₦200,000 or six months’ imprisonment. Medical workers who issue falsified results face fines of ₦1 million or one year in prison.

The bill, adopted by Speaker Muhammad Usman, will be forwarded to Governor Nasir Idris for assent.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved the appointment of Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami as the new Emir of Zuru.

His appointment follows the death of Emir Muhammad Sani Sami Gomo II, who passed away on August 16, 2025, in London.

According to the state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Dutsin-Mari, Sami emerged winner after securing the highest votes from the Zuru Emirate election committee screening three candidates.

He urged the new Emir to lead with diligence and fear of God.

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News Brief: Air Chief Warns Insecurity Could Threaten Peace in Kebbi

Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has raised concerns over rising insecurity in Kebbi State, warning it could undermine the peace the state has long enjoyed if not urgently addressed.

During a courtesy visit to Governor Nasir Idris in Birnin Kebbi, Abubakar cited the state’s vast terrain and borders with two neighbouring countries as unique security challenges. He pledged intensified aerial surveillance and operations to combat terrorist activities.

Governor Idris urged the Federal Government to establish an Air Force base in Kebbi, highlighting the state’s quality airport and recent plans for a naval base in Yauri.

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"It doesn't matter whether you're Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa or Benin, I'm Nupe, yet he appointed me"- Idris.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, dismissed the recent defection of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that it held no political significance for either the state government or the people of Kebbi State.

According to Leadership, he maintained that the defection posed no threat to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or to the rising popularity of Governor Nasir Idris.

Ahmed Idris highlighted Governor Nasir Idris’s inclusive style of governance, pointing to the appointment of non-indigenes and the presence of cross-ethnic representation within his administration as evidence of his commitment to unity and fairness.

He said, “ He does not discriminate. Whether you are Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba or Benin—it does not matter.

"I am Nupe from Niger State, yet he appointed me as his Chief Press Secretary. That shows his commitment to inclusive leadership.”

Pastor Paul Enenche rejected a ₦30 million cash donation from Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris during a church crusade, insisting public funds should be used for public good, not church events.