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Niger State Health Team has moved swiftly into action to salvage the lives of some of the victims affected by the recently tanker fire incidence that occurred at Dikko junction in Gurara local government of the state. This followed the earlier directive of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago who earlier ordered free medical services and sufficient health workers be deployed to all the facilities where these patients are being managed. The Niger state government expressed its condolences to the families of the Saturday’s petrol tanker explosion the governor described as “sympathetic.” The Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy Abdullberqy Usman…

An 18-man multidisciplinary medical team set up by the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, swiftly responded to the health needs of the victims of the tanker explosion in Dikko junction. The team, from the Ministry of health led by the Commissioner of Secondary and Tertiary Health,the Special Adviser on Health and that of Special Duties to the farmer Governor immediately swung into action to provide urgent medical relief to the victims receiving treatment at the General Hospitals Suleja and Sabon-Wuse. At the time of their visit, a total of 43 patients, all males, were said to be admitted on…

Senator Senator presenting Niger East Senatorial District, Mohammed Sani Musa, CON has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in the devastating petroleum tanker accident in Dikko, Niger East Senatorial District, over the weekend. The Senator prayed Allah (SWT) grant the departed Aljannah Firdaus and give their families the strength to bear the immense loss and complete recovery to those injured. Senator Sani Musa noted that the tragic incident underscores the urgent need for heightened caution and adherence to safety standards on the highways, advising against reckless driving. He urged…

The Registrar and the Chief Executive, National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi has expressed deep shock and sadness over the Petrol Tanker Explosion that claimed many lives at Dikko Junction on Saturday 18th January, 2025. Prof. Wushishi, who expressed the condolence of the Management and Staff of the Council in a statement issued by Ag. Director, Information and Public Relations of the council, Azeez Sani to the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago and the families of the victims of the tanker explosion, beseech Allah to grant the souls of the victims eternal rest. The Registrar called on…

The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Specialist Hospital, Minna, recently recorded some major medical feats with its first brain surgery and total knee replacement surgery. Information Officer, IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, Ahmadu Saidu said on Friday 16th January 2025, a theatre team led by Consultant Neurosurgeon, Dr Uthman Uthman (MRCSed, FMCS), performed brain surgery on a 19-year old male who sustained severe brain injury and skull fracture following a Road Traffic Accident. The procedure, which lasted 2 hours, was a resounding success and the patient is currently being nursed in the newly remodeled Amenity Wing of the hospital. This feat has…

Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State, has expressed gratitude to the people of Suleja local government area for their overwhelming support to his administration. He stated this at the open space of the Suleja Emir’s Palace when he rounded up his statewide visit and projects monitoring. The Governor said his visit was to inspect ongoing projects in the local government, and feel the pulse of the people. He said the list of requests from the local government Council presented to him will be looked into with the view to addressing them. The Governor reassured the people of Suleja that…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Niger State Chapter has commiserated with the state government over the saddened and devastating petrol tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko junction along Abuja-Kaduna highway, on Saturday that claimed several lives. A statement issued by the Secretary, NIPR Niger State Chapter, Aliyu Jibo Garba, anipr. extend the NIPR heartfelt condolences to the Niger State Government, families of the victims, and the people of State. The statement said the tragic incident shook the institute, stressing that the professional body and stand in solidarity with the state government in this difficult time. NIPR Niger state chapter…

Niger State Government has directed that no vehicle coming from Maje axis should be allowed to pass through Dikko bridge. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago gave the directive when he visited the scene of tanker explosion around Dikko junction, Gurara local government area of Niger State The Governor, who decried over the recklessness of some drivers, said it is acceptable for any vehicle coming from Maje to pass through the bridge, rather they should follow under the bridge and take a U-turn appropriately. He enjoined the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps to establish a detachment in the area…

Niger State Government is to embark on massive infrastructural development that would engender rapid development and boost socio-economic activities in Tafa local government area. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago stated this in Azhatta Village, Dogon Kurmi Ward when he interacted with stakeholders and members of Tafa local government in continuation of his visit and project monitoring. He observed that Tafa local government is blessed with massive land, and it’s among the local government areas that have border communities with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Governor said his administration will maximise the fortunes of the area to construct Niger State…

Niger State Government say it is set to utilise Gurara Water falls to generate electricity. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this in Gawu Babangida, headquarters of Gurara local government area when he addressed stakeholders and members of the Council in continuation of his statewide projects monitoring. He explained that when the project takes up, the local government area will be included among the electricity generating Council areas and to enjoy its benefit. The Governor who observed that Gurara local government is a priority area considering its potential, said his administration will ensure they are fully harnessed for their good. He…