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Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tuesday. According to the statement, his appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. In announcing Madein’s successor, President Tinubu ensures a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury and consolidates the implementation…

Niger State Government is to deploy one million computers and tablets to all government schools in the State. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, disclosed this at the traditional and religious leaders conference on the significance of girls education in North Central Geo political zone of the country held in Minna. The Programme was put together by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning & Empowerment AGILE, the Niger State Ministry of Basic education and the Sultan Foundation. Governor Umaru Bago, who said the world has moved on technologically, emphasised that the procurement of the…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has been presented with a letter of recognition from the Nigeria Universities Commission NUC. The letter which officially recognised the Abubakar Abdulsalami University of Agriculture & Climate Action Mokwa as the 65th State University and the 277th in Nigeria, was presented to him by the Pro Chancellor of the Abdulkadir Kure University Minna, Prof. Muhammad Kuta Yahaya at the Council Chamber of the Government House,Minna. The Governor appreciated Prof.Kuta Yahaya for the good work he has been doing which he said has placed the State on a high pedestal, especially in the education sector.…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has received some awards in recognition of his efforts in transforming the State. The awards were presented to him by various organisations at the Council chamber of the Government House, Minna. The organisation includes the China Overseas Engineering Company COVEC, National Council for Civil Society Organisations NACCSO and the Kontagora Stakeholders Forum. The Governor, who appreciated them all for the honour done to him, said he will continue to work with relevant organisations who have the interest in developing Niger State. Also, Governor has been presented with a membership certificate and decorated as a fellow of…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, celebrates an elder statesman, Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (Rtd) also known as TY Danjuma, on his 86th birthday. The Governor in a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, congratulates the celebrant on the auspicious day. He describes the Nigeria retired General as a selfless and great philanthropist who has transformed the lives of numerous people across the nation. The Governor also observes that the humanitarian services of the celebrant through his foundation to Nigerians, especially the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the country, has ameliorated the sufferings of many. The Governor…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, congratulates the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio on his 62nd birthday. In a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor describes the Senate President as a patriotic and committed leader who has been actively involved in nation-building for over two decades. He says Sen. Akpabio is an exceptional politician who has experience cuts across the Judiciary, Executive and Legislative arms. The Governor recalls how the celebrant, who is also a lawyer, started his remarkable political leadership journey as a Commissioner, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Minister, Minority Leader at…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has expressed satisfaction with the contractor that handled the 5km township road in Lemu, Gbako local government area of the State. The farmer Governor stated this when he inspected the completed 5km township road project in Lemu where he rounded up the Niger North and South Senatorial Districts projects monitoring tour. He described the road as the best so far, based on the quality and speed, hence, another 5km road project in Gbako Local Government Area was given to the contractor. The Governor said the contractor stands to get more contracts in the State,…

Men of the Special Squad of the Niger State Police Command have apprehended an 18 years old panel beater alleged to have kill him the former permanent secretary in the Niger State Ministry of Works, Arch. Adamu Jagaba. The Police authority in a statement through the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Abiodun Wasiu SP stated that the teenager, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem was arrested along Bosso Estate for being in possession of the stolen Toyota Camry belonging to the deceased. According to the Statement, men of the Tudun Wada Divisional Command had on the 7th of December, 2024 at about 3…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved the construction of the 44 km road from Lemu,headquarters of Gbako Local Government Area of the State to Kateregi Community in Katcha Local Government. The Governor stated this in Lemu, Headquarters of Gbako Local Government Area while addressing the people. He explained that the project would be executed under the Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP) and that when completed, movement of farm produce to market and other basic facilities will be made easy. The Governor further said the State Government under the Niger Foods would farm on both sides of the road…

The National Organising Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad-Argungu, has eulogised the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, describing him as one of the best three governors of the party. He made this known in Argungu on Saturday during a thank you tour to 21 Local Government Areas of the state embarked upon by the governor. Muhammad-Argungu said: “We are proud of you Your Excellency, I want to assure you that you are among the best three governors we are proud of in terms of developmental projects. “By our ranking, if you don’t become…