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In fulfillment of his promises to various communities the governor Mohammed Umar Bago-led administration has once again delivered on its promise of transforming infrastructure, with the inauguration of a 5-kilometer modern township road in Sarkin Pawa, Munya Local Government Area of the state This road, part of the 556km state-wide construction plan already in motion, stands as a shining example of the Farmer Governor’s determination to connect communities, open markets, and improve daily life for Nigerlites especially in the rural areas. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, fondly called the Farmer Governor, has made infrastructure the heartbeat of his administration. The governor…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has performed the groundbreaking of a 40-km Mararaban Dandaudu-Gwada-Kuta-Rafinkuka-Zumba single carriageway. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed at the Mararaban Dandaudu under Munya local government area. The road project spans across Munya and Shiroro local government areas. The governor, who expressed delight with the project, noted that it would not only ease movements but would also reduce travel time for the people of the two council areas. He reiterated his administration’s determination to the rapid development of the state under the New Niger agenda. The governor disclosed that the road project will be executed by…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Abubakar Abba, the alleged leader of the Mahmuda terror group, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. The arrest, carried out in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, followed weeks of surveillance and was achieved without a single gunshot. Abba, whose group has been linked to violent attacks and kidnappings around Kainji National Park and parts of Kwara State, has been transferred to Abuja for further investigation. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago hailed the operation as a landmark security success, praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Niger Foods and Logistics Company Ltd has partnered with the Niger State Ministry of Education and School Reform to expand the state’s pilot School Farm Garden Initiative, aimed at equipping students with modern farming skills and promoting self-reliance. Director-General of Educational and School Reform, Hajiya Maimuna Mohammed, said the programme—currently running in five selected schools in Minna—is part of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s vision to embed entrepreneurship into the school curriculum. She explained that the scheme responds to systemic gaps in the education sector while aligning with global trends in modern agricultural technology. According to her, schools were selected based…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has inaugurated a 5 km township road in Sarkin-Power, Munya, local government area of Niger State. The 5 km road is among the 556 km of road construction embarked on by the Bago-led administration. The governor explained that the commencement and the completion of the project are a testament to his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructural development in the state. He assured the people of Munya that more dividends of democracy will be delivered to them while calling on them to come out en mass to vote for the All Progressives Congress APC candidate…
Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has offered provisional employment to all the beneficiaries of the International undergraduate scholarship scheme of Sen. Muhammad Sani Musa. The governor disclosed this during the official pre departure briefing and unveiling ceremony for 100 beneficiaries of the 2025 Scholarship programme of the Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District Governor Umaru Bago also announced the donation of $2,000 to each of the beneficiaries and in addition, gave N1m to each of the parents for their parental roles. The governor who applauded Sen. Sani Musa for the initiative said, the Senator is making the State proud…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has mourned the death of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Innocent Ogbeh. In a statement, Abdullahi described the late politician and farmer as a distinguished Nigerian whose service and dedication contributed to the nation’s peace, progress, and development. He commended Ogbeh’s role in increasing mechanisation in the agricultural sector, noting his leadership in launching The Green Alternative: Agriculture Promotion Policy (2016–2020). Abdullahi said the policy became a reference point for the design of the current National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP 2022–2027),…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has overhauled the leadership of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), appointing former House of Representatives member Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as the new Executive Chairman. Omidiran replaces Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was overshadowed by controversy, signaling a new chapter for the Commission. In a strategic mix of fresh faces and familiar figures, Tinubu appointed Mohammed Musa as Secretary and retained Ogun State’s Kayode Oladele—also a former lawmaker—who briefly served as Acting Chairman earlier this year. The President also renewed the mandates of key commissioners from Jigawa, Kebbi, Osun, and Lagos states, while introducing a diverse list…
The Niger State Government has formally inaugurated a three-member investigative panel to probe allegations of misconduct against the suspended Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Council. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, the decision was taken in strict compliance with the provisions of Section 31(3) of the Niger State Local Government Law 2001 (as amended), which outlines the procedure for investigating council chairmen accused of wrongdoing. The panel is chaired by Justice Abdullahi Mikhail of the State High Court, with Barrister Bala Marika and Alhaji Abubakar Salisu as members, while Barrister Ibrahim Mohammed…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in the leadership of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), reappointing Dr. Muheeba Dankaka as Executive Chairman for another five-year term while unveiling a fresh line-up of commissioners from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The move, announced on Monday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, signals the administration’s commitment to strengthening the FCC’s mandate of promoting fairness, equity, and inclusivity in federal appointments and resource distribution. Dankaka, who first assumed office in 2020, will continue to lead the commission’s policy direction. Her…