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Former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida was among those that have continued to pay condolence visit to Governor Umaru Bago over the recent Mokwa flood disaster. Dr. Aliyu was at the Government House Minna where he commiserated with the Governor and the entire people of Niger State over the unfortunate incident. Dr. Aliyu encouraged the Governor not to waiver and breakdown saying, there are certain things that is destined to happen even as he acknowledged that human negligence is also a contributory factor to certain disasters. The former Governor said, it is a normal phenomenon that people should…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago says, the State Government is creating a Market Development Authority that will help in regulating and controlling Markets in the State. The Governor stated this when he received the former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu on a visit to the Governor at the Government House Minna. Governor Umaru Bago said markets have for long been left in the hands of local Government authorities and in the hands of those who do not know much about local government administration adding that, the creation of the Development Authority is in tandem with the new…
The newly turbaned Sarkin Yaki of Baji and Director of Institute of Continuing Education and e-Learning ICEeL Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai IBBUL, Associate Professor Mohammed Ibrahim Baji has reaffirmed commitment to improve on his support to the community and humanity. He gave the assurance in his hometown in an interview with journalists after been bestowed with the traditional title of Sarkin Yaki Mai Yaki of Baji in Gurara local government area of Niger state, promised not to betray the confidence reposed in him. Professor Ibrahim Baji emphasized that he has been challenged to step up his responsibility, adding that…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has symphatised with Kebbi Timber Marketers over an early morning inferno that destroyed a section of the market located at Bayan-Kara area in Birnin Kebbi. The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Sen. Umar Abubakar Tafida, expressed serious concern over what he described as unfortunate incident. Inspecting the scene of the outbreak, the governor sympathised with the victims and urged them to accept the will of God Almighty in good faith. “On behalf of the State Government, we are donating N10 million in the interim, to enable you recoup…
The 3-days Squash (closed) championship has ended in Minna, Niger state capital with a call on well to do Nigerians, sports lovers in particular to help government create jobs for jobless Nigerian youths by investing in sports growth and development. Former Nigeria’s number one female Squash player, and Chairperson Niger State Squash Racket Association (NSSRA), Mrs. Taiwo Oluremi Akinkoye made the call at closing ceremony of the maiden monthly Squash league which took place at the Squash Court, Minna Sports club on Sunday. Akinkoye, who is the first woman to occupy the Chairmanship seat of Niger State Squash Racket Association…
The Chairman Niger State Football Association (NFA), Ahmed Yusuf (Fresh) has assured members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Niger state chapter of closer working ties to actualize set objectives. The state football body chairman has also debunked the rumours that the planned Speaker’s Cup football championship has been canceled and therefore admonished SWAN members to always verify from NFA before going to press to avoid misinformation capable of negatively affecting the established working relationship between the two professional bodies. The NFA chairman spoke when he received on courtesy visit the new executive members of SWAN in Niger…
Niger State government has awarded the construction of a 12 km road project from Mokwa to Rabba worth N7 billion. The Governor disclosed this when he paid an on the spot assessment and sympathy visit to the people of Mokwa to the recent devastating flood disaster that killed many, destroyed property and livelihoods worth millions of naira. He said the road project, which will start immediately will include the construction of 4 bridges, to connect the two communities. The Governor directed relevant MDAs to take a complete survey of waterways and topography of Niger State with the view to relocating…
Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has announced a donation of N1 billion to the victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa local area of the state. The Governor announced the donation during an on the spot assessment of houses destroyed by the flood, where he subsequently addressed the people of the community He also revealed that the State government will provide 10 trucks each of rice, bean, maize, millet, sorghum to the flood victims. While commiserating with the victims of the flood disaster, the Governor promised that all donations made would be judiciously distributed to the victims through…
The Kwangoma District of Kagara Emirate, Rafi Local Government Area, Niger State has hosted a Quran recitation competition (Musabaka) among pupils of Islamiyya schools as part of the Eid Kabir Sallah celebrations. The event was held on Sunday, 8th June 2025, at the District Head Palace in Pandogari. The competition was convened by the District Head, Alhaji Idris Aliyu Jibrin, through the Special Sallah Celebrations Committee in collaboration with the Quranic Recitation Committee of the District. The event saw talented pupils from various Islamiyya schools in the district showcase their Quranic recitation skills. Saudat Usman of Madarasatul Tarbiyyatul Aulad, Pandogari,…
Two years ago, on June 8, 2023, Alhaji Abubakar Usman was appointed Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG) by His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. Today, stakeholders across the state and beyond are pausing to reflect on and celebrate a tenure marked by discipline, innovation, administrative stability, and an unwavering commitment to the New Niger agenda. Alhaji Abubakar Usman, a seasoned administrator and technocrat with decades of experience in public service, was chosen by Governor Bago not just as a bureaucratic figurehead but as a critical engine behind the execution of policies and governance reforms. His appointment came…