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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has commiserated with the Commissioner for Budget and Planning Commission, Mustapha Ndajiwo over the death of his father – in-law, Mal. Risqua Mohammed Kabir while on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Commissioner over the loss. Governor Umaru Bago who acknowledged that death is inevitable, said the physical separation is always sorrowful, and it leaves one in an emotional turbulence. The Governor said he shared in their moment of grief, he, however, encouraged the family to be…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has felicitated with a former Member who represented Agaie/Lapai Federal Constituency, at the 7th Assembly, Ibrahim Abdul Ebbo, on his birthday. In a birthday message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor celebrated Allah’s mercy and protection on the former lawmaker. He recounted the significant contributions of Abdul Ebbo through his service to humanity in different capacities for the growth and development of the State in particular and Nigeria in general. The Governor also observed that the celebrant has demonstrated commitment and unwavering devotion for a better society when he…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has made a personal donation of 200 Saudi Riyals to each pilgrim from the State as a special Sallah package. The Governor made the donation when he paid a visit to the pilgrims from the State in their tents at Muna commonly known as the city of Tents in Mecca, to interact with them, show love, concern and to inquire about their well-being in the Holy Land. He stressed that the donation was his personal gesture, to ensure that the people effectively perform their religious obligation without hitch. The Governor expressed gratitude to the…

Chairman of Katcha local government area of Niger State, Hon Danlamin Abdullahi Saku, has been beaten to stupor over alleged N1.3m debt. Analystnews gathered that the chairman allegedly borrowed the sun money N1.3m over a year ago from an elderly person in his village whose moves to get back the money proved abortive. An eye witness explained that the incident began when the chairman arrived at the village for the Sallah celebration, the elderly man sent his children for refund of his money from the Chairman. The eye witness alleged that the Chairman slapped one of the young boys asking…

The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG) Alh. Abubakar Usman, has led a State Government delegation on a condolence visit to the Special Adviser to the farmer Governor on Digital Media and Strategy, Abdulberqy Usman Ebbo on the demise of his mother, Hajiya Adama Aliyu. The visit was at the Personal residence of the Special Adviser in Minna. The SSG who described the death of Hajiya Adama Aliyu as a great loss, reminded the Special Adviser that death is a necessary end to all humans; hence he should take solace in Allah. He prayed to Allah to continue to…

Members of the Niger State Execute Council have paid Sallah homage on the wife of the farmer Governor of the State, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alh. Abubakar Usman led the delegation of the State Executive Council to the Governor’s official residence in Government House, Minna. He said the visit was in the spirit of the Eid-El-Kabir celebration and to reaffirm their support to the policies and programmes of the present administration in the State. The SSG who used the opportunity to pray to Allah to continue to answer their prayers now and always…

Niger State Government has called on all farmers and herders in the State to support the lofty Agricultural policy of the present administration by living peacefully with one another. The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa, made the call when he led the State government delegation on a sympathy visit to the people of Kwali community in Gwada District,Shiroro Local Government of the State over the recent farmer herder clash in the Area. Addressing the leaders of the farmers and herders, Sen. Sani Musa described the clash as unfortunate, especially as the farmer Governor has made…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has sympathised with his Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy, Abdulberqy Usman Ebbo, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Adama Aliyu. The Governor, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, expressed his deepest condolences to his Special Adviser, his immediate and extended families over the loss. He observed that the death of a parent creates a vacuum that words cannot easily fill, as they usually serve as a beacon of love, wisdom, comfort, and strength. Governor Umaru Bago said raising a hardworking personality like his Special Adviser…

As Muslim ummah world over celebrate this year’s Eid-il-Kabir, Niger State Government has congratulated all Muslim residents in the State for a successful celebration. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alh. Abubakar Usman, who led top government officials in the State, joined the former Nigeria’s Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar and the Emir of Minna, Alh. Umar Farouk Bahago at the Minna Eid prayer ground to perform the two-unit open air congregational prayer amidst morning downpour. The Deputy Chief Imam, Imam Isah Jibrin led the two-unit congregational prayer, where he encouraged all Muslims to remain steadfast in Allah…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on Muslims to reflect on the great lessons of celebrating Eid-El-Kabir, the festival of sacrifice. The Governor, in his Eid-El-Kabir message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, underscored the significance of Eid-El-Kabir to Muslims, and called on them to imbibe the virtues of love, obedience, and sacrifice as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (A. S). He also urged the Muslim faithful to use the occasion to foster harmonious co-existence, strengthen their devotion and remain resolute to the will of Allah. The Governor congratulated the Muslims world over for the Eid-El-Kabir celebration, and…