Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has showered encomium on Nigeria’s former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), on his 85th birthday. The Farmer Governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the celebrant as an elder statesman, visionary, patriotic, dogged, and...
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Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited held the 2026 Energy Business Development Forum on the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline, where it unveiled business prospects and opportunities on the project, before investors and energy operators in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday. The event, held at the Government House, Minna, was...
Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented vehicles to all the Vice Chairmen of the twenty five Local Government Councils of the State. The farmer Governor who made the presentation at the Government House Minna said, the gesture is in fulfilment of his administration’s promise. Farmer Bago...
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja. Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto...
Justice Yeliam Bogoro of the Federal High Court Lagos, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, set May 8, 2026 for ruling on the no- case submission, filed by a former governor of Niger State, Muazu Babangida Aliyu and his co-defendant, Umar Muhammed Nasko. Thursday’s proceeding was for adoption of final...
Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed sadness over the bandits attack on communities in the Borgu local government area of the state. The farmer governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described as cruel and nefarious the terrorist attack that led to the death of...
Niger State government has received the remaining kidnapped schoolchildren and their teachers from St. Mary, Papiri, rescued by the federal government. Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago received the rescued victims at the Government House, Minna. He described the release of the remaining kidnapped victims of the St. Mary Catholic...
President Bola Tinubu has commended the security agencies for their tireless efforts in securing the freedom of the 100 students of St. Mary Private and Secondary School, Papiri, in Niger State. While expressing his joy over the safe return of the students, President Tinubu equally charged the security agencies...
Niger State Government has received the 100 rescued school children of St. Mary Catholic schools Papiri, Agwara local government area of the state. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, who was represented by Wing Commander Abdullahi handed over the children to the Governor at the government house in...
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has listed the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, and two governors in its Book of Infamy, while honouring the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi. The Book of Infamy was unveiled by Vice President Kashim...
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Hajiya Rahmatu Awwal Ibrahim, wife of the Emir of Zazzau Suleja, Alhaji Muhammadu Awwal Ibrahim. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor conveyed heartfelt condolences to the...
Former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has said that Nigeria’s founding father, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik), made profound political sacrifices to preserve the nation’s unity—an attitude he believes is lacking among today’s political class. Aliyu spoke in Abuja during the 6th Annual Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Award Lecture...
Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Bago, has dissolved his cabinet. The farmer governor announced the decision during the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber, Minna, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim. He appreciated them for the services they had so far rendered...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru-Bago, has paid glowing tribute to former Military President, retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), as he marked his 84th birthday on Sunday, lauding his significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth and unity. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary,...
In a rare moment of good news in Nigeria’s long war against extremism, the Department of State Services (DSS), has confirmed the arrest of Abubakar Abba, the elusive and feared leader of the Mahmuda terror group. Captured alive in a quiet but meticulously planned operation in Wawa, Niger State,...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinibu over the arrest of Abubakar Abba, leader of Mahmuda, one of the most feared terror groups in Nigeria by the Department of State Services ( DSS ). The Terror leader Abba was...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Niger state governor Umar Bago, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the ongoing intimidation of Badeggi FM Radio, Minna, and the threat to shut down the station and weaponize the NBC...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, for shutting down Badeggi FM, describing the move as “undemocratic and an affront on press freedom”. According to the ADC, the governor’s action is a clear violation of the rule of law...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has mandated the immediate reopening of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai (IBBUL), citing enhanced security measures around the campus. In a statement issued on August 1, 2025, in Minna, the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman,...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has continued to host sympathisers on the Mokwa flood disaster. This time, it is the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who led members of the National Working Committee of the...