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The Niger State Government has reassured citizens that the recently imposed curfew on motorcycles and tricycles, popularly known as keke napep, is not intended to punish law abiding citizens. Rather, it is a proactive and urgent measure to address the growing insecurity that has afflicted parts of the state capital in recent days. A statement issued by Special Adviser on Print Media Aisha Wakaso clarified that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago fully understands the challenges this temporary measure may pose to hardworking Nigelites who go about their businesses legitimately. However, the safety of lives and property remains the topmost priority of…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has congratulated the Niger State under 15 Youths handball team for coming the first runners at the National under 12/15 Championships held in Umuahia, Abia State. The team, led by the first vice Chairman, Niger State Handball Association, Danjuma Masu who represented the Chairman were at the Government House for the presentation of the trophy won at the Championship. The Governor thanked the team for its outstanding performance and making the State proud. He promised that his administration will continue to support sporting activities among youths in the State.

Niger State Government has suspended movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders from 6pm to 6am in Minna, the State Capital. Governor Umaru Bago made this public at a critical stakeholders security meeting held at the Government House with the traditional title holders in Minna Emirate and the heads of security agencies . Governor Umaru Bago who announced exemption for medical emergency described the measure as temporary aimed at addressing the growing security challenges in the State Capital. The Governor disclosed that he will not stay back and watch criminals continue to perpetrate evil adding that it is the responsibility…

Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has paid a private visit to a private farm, CSS Global integrated farms situated along Abuja-Keffi expressway, Nasarawa State. The visit of Governor Umaru Bago signifies a proactive approach to promoting the state agricultural sector The visit by the Governor is to fashion out ways on how the Niger State Government will work together with the private farm to boost agricultural production in the State. Governor Umaru Bago who expressed delight with the facilities and massive potentials of the private farm disclosed that the State Government will send a team to the farm…

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has felicitated with Christian faithful on the occasion of 2025 Easter. In a message to Christian community in the state on Sunday, the governor described the season as a period of sober reflection. It could be recalled that Easter was formalised as a celebratory day in 325 AD when the Council of Nicaea set guidelines determining the date of Easter and based it on the lunar calendar. Easter also marks the last day of Lent, which is a period of fasting and moderation celebrated by Catholics and some protestant denominations.…

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has called on the Federal Government to be more proactive in its efforts to tackle the menace of violent crimes, kidnapping and armed herdsmen devastating parts of Nigeria. He suggested that such violent and murderous groups should be declared as terrorists and should be treated as such. In his goodwill message to commemorate this year’s Easter celebrations, Senator Mark bemoaned the unabating violent crimes especially in the North Central states of Plateau and Benue that have claimed dozens of lives and properties. An angry Mark stated: “We must not shy away from…

The Niger State Government has announced the commencement of scheduled flight operations from the newly inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, with Overland Airways Limited, the pioneer airline partner. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chuef Executive Officer (CEO) of Overland Airways, Captain Edward Boyo while in Minna, revealed that the flights is scheduled to begin on April 23, 2025, connecting Minna to Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria’s political and commercial capitals. According to him, the achievement comes through the visionary leadership of governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the strategic efforts of the New Niger Development Project…

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman has extended warm felicitations and goodwill messages to all Christians in the State and beyond as they commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday. The SSG in his message to mark the epoch making events stated that this sacred period marks the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which embodies the core values of sacrifice, love, forgiveness, and hope. Virtues that remain fundamental to our collective existence as a people. Alhaji Usman further explained that as Christians observe these holy days, the State Government acknowledged the significance of…

Niger State Government is to support 2,000 students to study medical related courses across health institutions in the Country. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this when he received the management team of a private Medical Institution, Mercy Medical University, Iwo, Osun State on a courtesy visit at the Government House Minna. The Governor said his administration is not relenting in its efforts to improve the health sector in the State, hence, its decision to support medical students to address the challenge of inadequate health personnel, especially at the Primary Health Centres. He revealed that out of the 2,000 students that…

The Kebbi State Council of Chiefs has applauded the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris for appointing the Emir of Arugungu, Alhaji Ismail Mohammed-Mera as the 2025 Amirul Hajji. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary, Council of Chiefs, Laminu Shehu-Kuwwa, issued to Newsmen on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi. The secretary said the commendation became necessary in view of the sense of belonging being given to traditional rulers in the state by the present administration. He noted with satisfaction that His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has been supporting the traditional institutions across the state,…