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The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Niger State Council Comrade Abu Nmodu on behalf of entire journalists wishes to humbly express his sincere gratitude and appreciation to our National President Dr Chris Isiguzo MFR for personally decorating Farmer Governor Mohammed Umar Bago as the Grand Patron of our great Union in Minna on the 7th March, 2024 at the Council chamber government House Minna. The Council Chairman says the presence of our National President has not only added value to the Union but it has earn more respect and honour from the stakeholders. The NUJ in Niger State…

Niger state Governor Mohammed Umar bago has advocated the need for censorship on social media reports in the country. Governor Umar Mohammed bago stated this shortly after receiving the investiture as the ground patron of the Nigerian union of journalist niger state chapter at the government house minna, Governor Umar Mohammed bago explained that the aims and objectives of social media are meant to promote unity rather than creating hate speech and insight. He also applauded NUJ for its constant criticism in shaping the country as well as reiterating that every government understands the values and importance of the media.…

President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency, Ahmad Salihijo, alongside three Executive Directors of the Agency, indefinitely. The suspension is followed the new findings unearthed during a comprehensive investigation into the financial activities of the Rural Electrification Agency. the State House revealed this in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled, ‘President Tinubu suspends Rural Electrification Agency managing director and team from office.’ on Thursday. Aside from Salihijo, the President also suspended the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Olaniyi Netufo; Executive Director, Technical Services, Barka…

Niger State and Lagos State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Produce-For-Lagos initiative. The Mou which was signed in Lagos,will provide farmers in Niger State a ready market to off-take their agricultural produce to meet the food demand of Lagos residents with an assured availability and stabilised price. Agricultural produce under the agreement cut across paddy rice, tubers, legumes, and grains. It is a long-term strategic partnership between both States that would create a ready supply of farm produce directly from the ongoing massive Lagos Food logistics hub in Ketu Ereyun, Epe. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has executed Policy Directives to improve the investment climate and position Nigeria as the preferred investment destination for the oil & gas sector in Africa. Following extensive engagements, analyses, and benchmarking with other jurisdictions, the President has initiated the amendment of primary legislation to introduce fiscal incentives for oil & gas projects, reduce contracting costs and timelines, and promote cost efficiency in local content requirements. Recognizing the urgency to accelerate investments, the President has directed as follows: (1) ⁠Introduction of fiscal incentives for non-associated gas, midstream and deepwater developments. (2) ⁠Streamlining of contracting process to compress…

Flourish Football Academy of Tunga has emerged champions of the 2023/2024 edition of Niger state prestigious pre-season soccer tournament. Flourish FA defeated Harmony FA of Bosso by three goals to nothing to emerge the champions, of the final match played at the Maikunkele town football field in Bosso local government area of the state. A brace of one goal in each half by Israel James and a goal from Yusuf Aliyu Manuga handed over the victory to Flourish FA at the end of regulation time. The Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development,Ibrahim Gulbin-Boka, presented by the Permanent Secretary Mallam Nuhu…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago said his administration remains committed to the Agricultural revolution of the State and desire to make Niger State an Agricultural hub of Nigeria. The Governor said to achieve the proposed Agricultural development, the state went in partnership with a diversified agriculture value chain group, Origin Group to acquire agricultural equipment to scale up agricultural production and promote national policy on food security. The state government said the Origin Group, used its proprietary themed support system called Total Agricultural Support Program (TASP) in partnership with Campo Company of Brazil is engaging in a specialized agro support program…

The Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangi University Lapai Professor Abu Kasim Adamu on behalf of the Senate, Management, Staff and Students felicitate with the University Chancellor, His Royal Highness, Alhaji, Umaru Faruk Bahago, CON, the Emir of Minna on his 67th birthday and 36th years on the throne. The Vice Chancellor of IBB University Lapai appreciated the contributions in the EMIR to the positive development of the prestigious Institution and his support for the less privileged. He affirmed that the Emir of Minna’s achievement since the assumption of office as Chancellor is numerous, saying Dr. Umar Faruk Bahago has…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Niger State Council, has felicitated with the Emir of Minna Dr Umar Faruq Bahago, on the occasion of his 67th birthday and 36th anniversary on the throne. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Union, the State Secretary of NUJ Comrade Usman Chiji expressed joy and satisfaction that, the reign of His Royal Highness has witnessed peace and tranquility among diverse groups, while also attracting developmental projects to the emirate from federal, State and local governments. The statement observed with keen interest, that despite the cosmopolitan status of Minna, the Emir has…

Nigerian Army troops have neutralized a notorious terrorist leader, Maikusa, who is identified to be the second-in-command in the hierarchy of the terrorists’ cell in Katsina state, led by the infamous terrorist known as Modi Modi. Troops gunned down Maikusa and three other terrorists in a shootout on Monday 4 March 2024, during a counter insurgency operation in Kurfi and Safana Local Government Areas of Katsina State.The ferocious operation also resulted in the successful clearance of terrorists’ enclaves in these areas. During the operation, troops encountered vehement resistance from the violent extremists, but gallantly overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower…