Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger and his deputy, Mr Yakubu Garba, on Monday visited two former Heads of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna to sought advice. The governor said in an interview with newsmen that the visit to the elder statesmen was in continuation of...
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The Niger government says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will monitor the sales and distribution of fertilisers in the state. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger disclosed this on Monday while inaugurating the 2023 wet season fertilisers sales/distribution...
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, says he would do everything possible to restore lasting peace to all parts of the state. Bago said this when he paid homage to the Emir of Minna, Dr Umaru Bahago, in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration on Thursday in Minna. ...
Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger has urged Muslims to emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s virtues of sacrifice, obedience and submissiveness to the will of Allah in order to be successful in life. The governor stated this in his Eid-el Kabir message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, and made...
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has pardoned 80 inmates in various correctional centres in the state. The governor also approved the immediate payment of their fines, to enable the inmates rejoin their families. A statement by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), in Minna on Monday,...
Gov. Umar Bago of Niger says it is time to work the extra mile to collectively build a better future for citizens of the state. This was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Bologi Ibrahim and made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Governor, Umar Bago has terminated the appointment of all political appointees and directed them to handover with immediate effect. The directive is contained in a statement issued in Minna by Aishatu Usman, Permanent Secretary, Political Affairs, office of the Secretary to the...
Gov. Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger, has imposed dusk-to-dawn curfew on Lambata, Gurara Local Government Area of the state following a violent clash that led to killing of the village Head, Mohammed Abdulsafur. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government (SSG),...
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello on Wednesday inaugurated the N303 million National Headquarters complex of Hydro-electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), named after late Sen. Dahiru Kuta. Bello also inaugurated 12 operational utility vehicles for the smooth operations of the commission. Speaking at the event in Minna, Bello...
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has commended the military and other security agencies for their swift response to attempt by terrorists to attack Sarkin Pawa, headquarters of Munya Local Government Area of the state on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that terrorists in their numbers attempted...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has ordered the immediate ban on the sale of motorcycles across the state. This follows the incessant security challenges in parts of the state, in addition to the demands for motorcycles as ransom by bandits and kidnappers in recent...