Author: Adeloje Ojo

Bago shuts IBBUL indefinitely It is with great concern that the Governor of Niger State, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago directs the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, with immediate effect until further notice.  This decision comes in light of recent security breaches and the unfortunate loss of lives within the university community. The safety and security of all citizens, including the students, remain a top priority for the government. The Niger State government is deeply saddened by the recent incidents and measures are being taking to address the situation swiftly. The Government urges the university community to…

AEDC loses N1.6bn monthly to energy theft. Non- payment of bills in Nige by Aideloje Ojo Minna The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company AEDC has been loosing over N1.6bn  monthly to energy theft and brazen refusal to pay electricity bills by customers in Niger state. The new Managing Director and Chief Executive of AEDC, Engineer Chijioke Okwuokenye stated this during a Media parley in Minna Okwuokenye explained that out of the N2.5bn monthly energy supply revenue target in Niger state , the company only realized N800m , adding that, “this is affecting our operations in the state”. According to him, “this…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna 20 soldiers have reportedly be killed in battle with bandits in Bangi area of Niger state. It is also reported that several bandits were neutralised by the military personnel in the deadly battle on Tuesday at about 11pm. It was learnt that the bandits were following their usual route to carry out their criminal activities of kidnapping, and cattle rustling before the military got information about the movement . When contacted, the Chairman Mariga local government of Niger state , Alhaji Abbas Kasuwa Garba confirmed the incident, saying that the incident occurred in two separate communities…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The founder of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has donated N250 million to Mokwa flood victims. Dangote made the donation when he paid a condolence visit to Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Niger State Liaison office, Abuja, to commiserate with him over the loss of lives and properties in the unfortunate incident. The visit forms part of high-profile sympathy visits by individuals, governments and corporate bodies to the farmer governor to identify with the government and people of the state since the devastating Mokwa flood disaster happened. The governor with other high-ranking…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger state has reassured of its  commitment towards strengthened bilateral relations with Brazil and boost international partnerships that would foster innovation and drive mechanization in Niger State’s agricultural sector. The state Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago stated this at the second session of Nigeria-Brazil strategy dialogue mechanism in Abuja Leading a high level delegation from Niger state, the Governor said, ” I want to use this medium to reaffirm the State Government’s commitment to improving on sectors like agriculture, technology transfer and economic development”. According to him, “let also reassured that the administration will continue to of…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has eulogized  the virtues of his Special Adviser on Media Communications and  Strategy, Honourable Jonathan Vatsa explaining that his contributions to the growth and development of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in the state are invaluable. The Governor stated this in a congratulatory message issued in Minna to celebrate the 64th birthday of Jonathan Vatsa bye his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim. He said, ” I recall the numerous contributions of Mr. Vatsa to the formation, growth, and development of the All Progressives Congress APC in Niger State…

Press statement Niger State Government has signed an agreement with Russia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank centred on agriculture, Healthcare caeducation, ion artificial intelligenceence. The deal was sealed during the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum held in Russia where farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago signed on behalf of the State govrnment while the Senior Vice President of Sberbank, Timut Kozintsev signed on behalf of the financial Institution. In the agreement signed, it is expected to bring about development of joint projects in healthcare, agriculture, mining, cyber security and digital education including the design of roadmaps, creation of working groups, and…

* OneAcreFund distributes 12.5m tree seedlings to farmers in Niger , Kwara, Nasarawa By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State government has initiated the programme for the planting of one billion trees within the next four years as part of measures to mitigate the effects of deforestation due to climate change. The Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Agriculture, Ahmed Matthew stated this during the flagoff of distribution of tree seedlings to farmers in the state by the OneAcreFund. He said, ” The effects of deforestation due to climate change are enormous. However some of these problems are caused…

Niger 2027: High projects performance profile will speak for Bago – VatsaBy Aideloje Ojo Minna The high profile of projects executed by the administration of farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state will speak for him in the campaign for second term in 2027 . The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communications, Honourable Jonathan Vatsa stated this in a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Niger State Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu in Minna. According to him, “Honestly I must point out the fact that since the creation of…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev has promised to ensure sustainable implementation of all the validated Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMPs) produced by ACReSAL project. The Minister stated this while validating the Yedsaram and Misai – Komadugu – Gana Strategic Catchment Management Plans at the ACRESAL Hybrid Implementation Support Mission in Minna. According to him ” these are not just technical documents, they are the very compass for action  of the ACReSAL project. They are the vehicle through which we achieve watershed management and they form the strategic backbone for landscape-…