By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna road due to the poor quality of work and abandonment of the project by the contractor, Salini Nigeria Limited. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the declaration on Saturday during...
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By MARY RONKE, Minna – Taraba State Government has extended a helping hand to the victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, with a donation of N50 million. A delegation led by Senator Manu Haruna, representing Taraba Central, visited Niger State Governor Muhammad Bago in Minna...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Former Nigerian Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has commiserated with the people of Mokwa and entire Niger State over the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area. The former Military ruler made the commiseration when he received a State Government delegation...
By MARY RONKE , Minna – Niger State Government has announced the recovery of seven additional bodies from the recent flood disaster in Mokwa LGA bringing the number of casualties to 160. The Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in...
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago has called for partnership with the Dangote Group in the exploration and development of the discovered crude oil blocks in Niger State’s Bida Basin. Bago said that the group would significantly contribute to the exploration project with its proven expertise in the energy sector...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has eulogised his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba on his 51st birthday on the 5th of May 2025. In a birthday message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor described his deputy as a humble,...
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) in Niger State has urged the state government to increase its members’ salaries due to the hazardous nature of their jobs. The state Chairman of the union, Comrade Usman Abubakar-Dabban, made the request at a reception organised for the workers...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to working closely with the Niger Government to bring prosperity to the country. Idris made this statement on Wednesday upon arriving in Abuja aboard an inaugural flight from the newly named President Bola Tinubu...
The Federal Government has inaugurated flight operations of Overland Airways at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger state. Minister of Aviation and Airspace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, inaugurated the flight operation in Minna on Wednesday. He said that the newly reconstructed airport would be an alternative...
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru-Bago has clarified the ban on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles, saying it was aimed at addressing the growing insecurity in the state capital and not to punish law-abiding citizens. The governor stated this during the inauguration of Overload Airways flight operation at the...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna, Niger State. The suspects are: Nofisat Opeyemi, Shukurat Muritala, Odunayo Sanni, Mayowa Oyekola, Aishat Olaitan, Edward Hannah, Abioye Fathiah, Joseph Omowunmi, Kareem Ahmed,...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Government is to transition some of its facilities such as government house, IBB Specialist hospital, water board, and Secretariat among others, off the national grid soon. The farmer Governor disclosed this during his meeting with the Management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Niger Command has confirmed the death of 12 persons and multiple injuries in an accident on the Agaie-Lapai Highway. The state FRSC Sector Commander, Kumar Tsukwam, confirmed this to newsmen in Minna on Saturday. He said personnel of the corps were still at...
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has announced that the state government will invest N1 billion on a project aimed at providing education for children with special needs. Bago announced this during the inauguration of Resources, Inclusivity and Strategic Communication (RISE) project by Farid Centre in collaboration with MacArthur Foundation...
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday paid private visit to two former Heads of State, Retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, in Minna, Niger. Tinubu told newsmen that the visit was a demonstration of respect for the two former leaders whom she described as...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has commended President Bola Tinubu for his relentless efforts that has resulted in the re-opening of the Warri refinery. Governor Bago also acknowledged the efforts of the Management of NNPC Ltd, led by Mele Kyari, in making presidential mandate...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, fondly nicknamed the “Farmer Governor,” has been making waves with his unwavering support for agriculture in the state. His commitment to boosting agricultural production and empowering local farmers is truly commendable. One of his notable initiatives is the...
Four persons have reportedly been killed while some sustained injuries on Thursday at the ongoing ‘#EndBadGovernance’ protests in Suleja, Niger State. The deceased were said to have been killed by stray bullets while the security operatives were struggling to dislodge a group of protesters who mounted a barricade...
An NGO, The International Centre for Sexual Reproductive Rights (INCRESE) says it is not promoting gay or lesbianism in Niger State. The NGO was reacting to a recent social post by an individual that it promotes gay and lesbianism activities in the state. Executive Director and Founder of...
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has warned against lopsided recruitment in Nigerian Universities. The chairman of the committee, Rep. Abubakar Fulata, gave the warning in a statement on Friday in Abuja after the committee’s visit to the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger. Fulata faulted...