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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago hails President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor says the establishment of the NCDC is indeed crucial and a milestone achievement that would drive sustainable rural development in the region, Niger State inclusive. He says the action of the President is another demonstration and a testament that he is indeed a leader who has the concern of all and is interested in the overall growth and development of the Country Governor…

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs and Strategy, Alhaji Muhammad Nma Kolo has disclosed that plans have been concluded to reintroduce Ward Development Projects (WDP) in all the 274 wards of the State. He stated this when Executive members of Badeggi Development Association led by its National President, Alhaji Musa Ladan Badeggi paid him a courtesy visit in his Office, yesterday. Alhaji Nma Kolo said that the Farmer Governor, Alhaji (Dr) Mohammed Umar Bago is so passionate about equitable distribution of dividends of democracy at the grassroots level of the State. The Special Adviser who is also…

The investigative Committee on the Civil Service Commission recruitment exercise has held a media parley to clear insinuations and misconceptions from some quarters about the recruitment exercise. Chairman of the Committee and Niger State Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba who addressed Journalists and other stakeholders said the decision to call for clarifications became necessary for the public to know the processes involved in the recruitment exercise. He said the Investigative Committee was set up by the Governor not to take over proceedings of the recruitment exercise but rather to correct any anomalies and revealed that a total of 53,128 applicants…

Niger State Government has rescued 21 underage children from a human trafficking syndicate in Magama Local Government Area. The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba who disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Minna on Wednesday, expressed shock over the rescue operation. The victims, all young boys with an average age of 10 years, were from Magama Local Government Area. He said an individual suspected of human trafficking was apprehended in Geidam, Yobe State, while transporting the children to Niger Republic. Garba emphasised that human trafficking contravenes Section 34(1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, which guarantees respect for…

Prof Adamu Ahmed has been picked as the new Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University by the institution’s Governing Council. Ahmed teaches at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the institution. A one time Director of the institution’s Directorate of University Advancement, Prof Ahmed is the current Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Education, Kano. Prof Ahmed’s appointment was announced at 6:15 am today (Wednesday, 5th February, 2025) during the 209th (Special) Council meeting presided over by its Chairman, Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CFR. Professor Adamu emerged The Vice Chancellor among the 12 contenders…

The Office of the Wife of the Governor of Niger State wishes to clarify that the generous donation of ₦100 million made by Her Excellency, Senator is Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is specifically intended to support the VICTIMS OF THE TRAGIC BOMB EXPLOSION IN SABON PEGI, MASHEGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA of Niger State. Contrary to some reports, this donation is not meant for the VICTIMS OF ANY TANKER EXPLOSION but rather for those affected by the unfortunate bomb incident in Sabon Pegi. Her Excellency’s substantial contribution demonstrates her unwavering commitment to providing relief…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago said his administration will continue to work closely with the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee in order to achieve the set objectives the Committee was constituted for. Governor Umaru Bago stated this during the stakeholders consultative workshop organized by Niger State Government in collaboration with the Presidential Livestock Reforms Committee held at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre Minna. He expressed optimism that the stakeholders engagement workshop will afford opportunities on how to maximize the potentials in the livestock industry adding that, Niger State Government is already leading in the livestock Industry…

The National Association of former Elected Local Government Council Chairmen of Nigeria, Niger State Chapter has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. The Association passed the vote of confidence when its members, led by its Leader, Amb. Ahmed Musa Ibeto who is also a former Deputy Governor of Niger State, met with the Governor at the Hauwa Wali Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Minna. He said the vote of Confidence reflect the majority view of the people at the grassroot, based on the upright efforts of the Governor in transforming and developing the State under the New…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago extends his felicitation to his Kwara State Counterpart and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on his 65th birthday, on the 5th of February 2025. The Governor in a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the NGF Chairman as a visionary, progressive and committed leader. He commends the celebrant for his dedication to service and making significant impact through the numerous legacy projects he has executed in Kwara State for humanity. The Governor also applauds his counterpart for providing purposeful leadership to the NGF which has led…

Nigeria First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reassured the country’s commitment to ensuring economic growth, development and stability. She stated this when she paid a private visit to the two former heads of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, and General Abdulsalam Abubakar at their uphill residence in Minna. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commended the country’s former leaders for their role in maintaining stability, particularly during the tense period Senator Oluremi Tinubu explained that the visit was private hence there is the need to appreciate and applaud the efforts of the two heads of state for playing a…