Author: Adeloje Ojo

Police rescue 5-month old baby, 8 other minors from child trafficking Pastors By Aideloje Ojo Minna The police in Niger state has smashed a child trafficking syndicate to rescue 8 minors including a 5- months old baby, Saifullahi Abdulmumini, purportedly sold at the cost of N2.7m by an evangelist Pastor identified as Rosemary in Abuja The police, it was learnt, have cracked down on the syndicate leading to the rescue of the 9 kids and the arrest of 11  people in connection with the child trafficking offense. The Police Public Relations Officer PPRO of the state police command, SP Wasiu…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has explained that parents and concerned citizens are anxiously waiting for the return of the recently abducted Catholic school children while restating the commitment of government to ensure their safety . The Governor stated this Wednesday when he declared open 8-day retreat for commissioner designates and other political appointees including Permanent Secretaries in Minna,  represented by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba. He said, “The unfortunate abduction of school children and teachers at St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri in Agwara Local Government. This is highly condemnable and has left…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Sani Bello Foundation in partnership with Graceland Healthcare Development Foundation, have provided free surgical care to more than 600 patients at Kontagora General Hospital to commemorate Col. Sani Bello’s (Rtd) birthday. The ailments treated included fibroids, appendicitis, hernias, goiters, lumps, and eye issues including cataracts and pterygium. It also included dental services for the first time and distributed over 600 glasses. A breakdown of the treatment include 399 general surgeries, 117 eye operations, 199 dental procedures, 174 total toothpaste/toothbrush dispenser, 122 dental medications given, 91 tooth extractions, 59 tooth washing, 45…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State Government has announce an 8-day Executive Retreat designed for Commissioners-Designate, Chairmen-Elect and their Deputies, Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries of the State. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Abubakar Usman stated this in a statement in Minna He said that the retreat is scheduled to commence tomorrow (Wednesday), December 3, 2025 at Hauwa Isah Wali Multi-Purpose Hall, Government House, Minna at 10am. According to him, ” this high-level retreat forms part of the administration’s commitment to deepening governance reforms, strengthening institutional capacity and aligning all incoming political and administrative office holders…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Executive Chairman of Suleja Local Government Council, Honourable Isyaku Bawa Naibi , has approved the immediate dissolution of the Council, in accordance with administrative procedures guiding the operations of Local Government Councils in Niger State. The Chief Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, Haruna Kaninko stated this on Monday in a statement . According to him, the Chairman announced the dissolution during issued  a meeting with all his aides at the Council Secretariat. He  expressed profound gratitude to all the  outgoing council members for their unwavering commitment, loyalty, and selfless service to the people of Suleja…

Aideloje Ojo Minna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  has raised the hopes of parents and the authorities of St. Mary’s Private Catholic primary and secondary school Papiri Agwarra local government area of Niger state, assuring  that the abducted children are  fine and will be back soon”. The President spoke on Monday through the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu when he visited the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and Proprietor of the school, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna and parents of the children at the St. Michael’s Catholic Cathedral Kontagora. He explained that efforts are on top gear and security has been…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expanded its global presence to Burkina Faso, following the successful accreditation of schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Country. The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of the Council, Azeez Sani stated this in in a statement in Minna at the weekend. He explained that NECO accreditation Team has visited the Schools in the country to assess their readiness to write SSCE and BECE. According to him, ” the accreditation Team inspected Classrooms, Laboratories, Libraries, Computer Laboratories, workshops,…

* Says Bandits routes known to security By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State House of Assembly has resolved to shutdown legislative activities if the current security situation in the state did not improve and abducted pupils of the Catholic school rescued within 2 weeks. The Assembly made the resolutions Tuesday following a motion of urgent public importance brought by the member representing Agwara constituency, Honourable Mohammed Nura Agwara raising the alarm that Niger state is under the siege of bandits and terrorists. The legislators unanimously resolved the current security situation has eroded all the efforts of the present administration…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State 2025 Under Age Barminton Mini Tournament Championship finals in Minna at the weekend featured exciting matches from players drawn from  three local governments of the state, creating a competitive atmosphere that thrilled fans and kept them on the edge of their seats.       Detailed watch of the key matches and moments of the 2-day competition event showed the resilience of the young competitors giving in their best and smashing Badminton rackets to hit shuttlecocks with the energy and dexterity of Champions.     It was learnt that the finals also sprung…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has forwarded the names of 30 new commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation, in line with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). This was contained in a release signed by the Secretary to Niger State government, Alh. Abubakar Usman. He said the nominations followed due consultations and were based on the track record of integrity, competence, and dedication to the development of Niger State. The governor maintained that the nomination reflects the administration’s ongoing commitment to inclusiveness, competence, and the need to…