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Leader of Chanchaga local government legislature, Yehuza Saidu Etsu, has claimed that the legislative council is not aware of the whereabouts of the N395 million, which accrued from the …
Niger: Chanchaga councillors unaware of N395m Minna Development Fund accruals – Leader Read More
The Niger State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aminu Musa Bobi, has declared full support of the party to the State Coordinators Forum in ensuring the success of …
2027: Niger APC backs forum’s nationwide mobilisation tour for Tinubu Read More
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has emerged as one of the most ambitious Governor in Nigeria today. His administration’s “New Niger Agenda” is a sweeping vision covering infrastructure, …
From announcements to delivery: Governor Bago and the future of Niger state Read More
A Socio-Political group in the North-Central region on the platform of The North-Central Agenda has thrown weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda …
North-central Agenda demands judicious use of increased allocation by Govs Read More
In Niger state politics, and indeed the nation as a whole, political and second-term endorsements are often treated as ceremonial nods and ritualistic formalities driven by the client-patron-network system, political …
Why Niger APC caucus endorsed Bago second term Read MoreAn international organization, Global Rights, has strongly condemned the illegal and undemocratic shutdown of Badeggi FM by the Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago. In a statement on Friday, signed …
Global Rights condemns shutdown of Badeggi FM, urges Bago to uphold press freedom Read More
Flood has washed away several farms in parts of Niger state prompting the state government to issue fresh evacuation directive to communities to higher grounds. It was learnt that many communities …
Niger issues fresh alert as flood washes away farms Read MoreGovernor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has ordered the closure of Badeggi FM radio station for inciting violence. The governor gave the order at the weekend during the expanded …
‘For inciting violence’, Niger government seals Badeggi radio station Read MoreGovernor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has approved the immediate re-opening of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai (IBBUL) after two months’ closure. He has consequently directed students to …
Bago re-opens IBBUL 2 months after closure, students resume Monday Read More
The Niger state government has dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over omission in the 13 per cent derivation. In an …
13% derivation: Niger state drags AGF to Supreme Court Read More
The Niger state Police have rescued 36 young victims from a 10- man syndicate suspected to specialised in international human trafficking arrested in Minna. The Niger state Police Public Relations …
Police smash 10- man ‘foreign trafficking syndicate’, rescue 36 youths in Niger Read More
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has expressed hope and excitement over the prospects of hosting the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF) slated for December 28, 2028. The governor …
Prospect of hosting 2028 National Sports Festival excites Niger governor Read More
The search and rescue team Sunday announced that 26 persons were brought out alive from Saturday’s boat mishap in Shiroro local government area of Niger state. An update from the …
Niger boat mishap: 26 rescued as search continues for others Read More
About 13 bodies of passengers in the capsized boat at the weekend in Niger have been recovered while many others are said to be missing. The director general of Niger …
Official: 13 bodies recovered from Niger boat mishap, many still missing Read MoreThe Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC) in Niger state, Comrade Salihu Mohammed Rijau, has been sacked. This was stated in the resolutions of an emergency meeting held …
Niger NLC sacks secretary amidst chairman’s tenure crisis Read More
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a N5 billion cheque to his Niger state counterpart, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, for the production of grains and other food …
‘Produce for Lagos Initiative’: Sanwo-Olu hands over N5bn to Bago for grains, yam productions Read More
The Niger state government has signed ₦1.8 trillion guaranteed paddy rice production and offtake agreement with Dangote Rice Limited, targeting 50,000 jobs. The deal was sealed in Lagos through Niger …
Niger, Dangote sign N1.8trn rice production deal, target 50,000 jobs Read More
A non-partisan organization, North-Central Youth Professionals (NCYP), has lauded the gallantry of troops of the Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) who advanced from the Baban Doka axis of …
North-central youth laud military for neutralising large number of bandits in Niger Read More
The Nigerian Army said its troops of Operation FOREST SANITY III have killed several terrorists in a “fighting patrol” around Kebbi, Niger and Zamfara forests. The army disclosed this in a Facebook …
Troops kill terrorists, recover weapons in Zamfara-Kebbi-Niger axis operation Read More
The Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago, has been honoured with the Best Governor on Agriculture and Infrastructure Award by Blueprint Newspaper, recognising his outstanding strides in transforming the …
Bago bags Blueprint award as best governor in agriculture, infrastructure Read More
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has described the appointment of former APC chairman in the state, Honourable Zakari Haliru Jikantoro, as a board member of the North …
Bago celebrates Jinkatoro on NCDC board appointment Read MoreGovernor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has called on the over 2, 000 communities in the riverside and other flood-prone areas in the state to relocate to higher planes …
Relocate to higher grounds, Niger Gov. Bago tells 2,000 flood-prone communities Read More
Terrorists masquerading as bandits have reportedly killed 13 people including security operatives in an attack on some communities in Mariga local government area of Niger state. The incident was said …
Niger: Terrorists kill 13 villagers in fresh attack Read More
A chieftain and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger state, Umar Shuaibu, has left the party to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Shuaibu disclosed this …
Niger APC founding member Shuaibu defects to ADC Read More
The police have recovered 50 rounds of live anti- aircraft ammunition abandoned by bandits fleeing from heavy bombardment from the military in Sulupawa village via Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum …
Niger: Fleeing bandits abandon 50 rounds of live anti-aircraft ammunition Read More