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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on the Northern States to revert to Agriculture to boost food security in the country. Governor Umar Mohammed bago made the call in an interview shortly after the turbanning of Sen. Halliru Dauda Jika as Dokajin Bauchi and nine others where the traditional title of Shaban Bauchi was conferred on him, at the Emir of Bauchi’s palace, in Bauchi. He recalled how Agriculture used to be the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy before the advent of crude oil. Governor Umar Mohammed bago said Niger State has already taken the lead in terms of…
The recent statements attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the commissioning of the Red-Line Railway Project have sparked deep concern within the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). We find these remarks, particularly those concerning the role of Labour in governance, to be profoundly at variance with the struggles faced by ordinary Nigerians under existing policies. President Tinubu’s insinuation that Labour lacks the moral ground to challenge his administration, merely nine months into office, is deeply troubling. Moreover, his focus on partisan issues and the distant 2027 election cycle, rather than the urgent needs of the populace, further underscores a disconnect…
In recognition of the critical role of power supply in driving enterprise and industrial development, and as a part of comprehensive efforts to reform the power sector and ensure energy security for all Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members of the management team of the FGN Power Company Limited. (1) Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Kenny Osebi Anuwe (reappointed) (2) Company Secretary/Legal Advisor – Professor Mamman Lawal (reappointed) (3) Chief Technical Officer (CTO) – Ebenezer Olawale Fapohunda (4) Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) – Babatunde Daramola Oniru (5) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Julius Oyekola Olabiyi The President anticipates that with the full constitution of the management team, the FGN…
Magistrates in the Service of the Niger State Judiciary have decried that boarding same commercial vehicles with litigants and defendants standing trial in their courts could pose threat or make them vulnerable to attack. The Magistrates who has their courts outside the state headquarters who traveled in commercial vehicles along side the litigants and defendants standing trial on Criminal related cases in their court said their life may not be safe, knowing fully well that the set of people see them as threat to their freedom and justice. Governors in most states, such as Nasarawa, Kebbi, Kogi, FCT and Zamfara…
President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates a distinguished Nigerian, Alhaja Lateefat Olufunke Gbajabiamila, as she turns 94 on March 2, 2024. President Tinubu celebrates Alhaja Gbajabiamila, an accomplished politician and doting philanthropist, whose life has been one of sacrifice, devotion to God Almighty, charity, and service to Nigerians; all strata of people, and humanity. The President salutes Mama, who is the first elected female local government chairperson in Lagos State, extolling her as a leading light in the concourse of great women who have defined Nigeria’s history. President Tinubu thanks Alhaja Gbajabiamila for her support and unceasing prayers, assuring the nonagenarian…
The Niger State Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Ahmed Baba Suleiman Yumu has assured that his ministry will be highly committed to providing Basic Amenities and foodstuffs to Internally Displaced Persons in Shiroro Local Government Area. The Commissioner made this known during the Shiroro Local Government Area critical stakeholders meeting in his office aimed at identifying the immediate, midterm and longterm needs of the internally displaced persons in the area. The Commissioner commiserating with the people in Shiroro Local Area over the bandit attack in Bassa and surrounding villages, assured the stakeholders that Governor Umar Mohammed Bago is…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has said continuity is key to development. He stated this when the Academic Staff of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Kontagora, visited him at the Niger State liaison office, Abuja, to canvass support for the Provost of the College Prof. Faruk Rashid Haruna to become the pioneer Vice Chancellor following the upgrade of the College to a Federal University of Education. The Governor who welcomed the idea, described Prof. Rashid Haruna as a true definition of an administrator per excellence. He said continuity in any organization, would bring about rapid transformation and assured…
Niger State Government has procured over one hundred twenty (120) trucks of assorted grains to complement the Federal government food palliative distribution. Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago confirmed this to journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari at his office in Abuja. The Governor explained that the purchase of assorted grains which include rice, maize, millet, sorghum, and beans was to accommodate more beneficiaries in the State considering the present harsh economy. He said that his visit was to discuss more on the distribution of the Federal government food palliative, as the…
A nominee for the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN Board of Directors, Urum Kalu Eke, has declined the offer. Uru Kalu said that he is his currently engaged with the World Bank. This revelation emerged during the Thursday 29th, 2024 plenary as the Senate commenced the confirmation process for the nominees. President Bola Tinubu had submitted the names of Urum and four others on February 13 for confirmation as members of the CBN board. During the confirmation proceedings, Senator Orji Kalu, the former Governor of Abia State, informed the Senate that Urum, his constituent, had rejected the offer. Urum reportedly…
Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has received an award as the “People’s Choice of the Year 2023”. The award was presented by the Face of Democracy Nigeria (FDN) projects at the Niger State Liaison Office, Abuja. The Farmer Governor appreciated the organization for finding him worthy of the award. He dedicated the award to the people of Niger State, for their love, affection, support and trust to have voted for him to govern the State. The Farmer Governor described the leader as innovative and a good example of what a youth should be. He recalled pleasant encounters he…