Author: Adeloje Ojo

* Says APC must relinquish power in 2027 By Aideloje Ojo Minna The former commissioner for Information Culture and Tourism and Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Niger state, Honourable Jonathan Vatsa has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state. Vatsa joined the opposition SDP on Wednesday at his Anguwa-Gulu Vatsa ward in Lapai local government area of the state where he was issued the party membership card with number N10120100001by the ward Chairman of the party, Adamu Mohammed Baba. This brings to an end, speculations about his next political move after…

A founding member and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger state , Jonathan Vatsa has resigned from the party citing poor performances of the Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago administration Vatsa stated this on Monday while giving reasons for his resignation from the party in a press briefing in Minna. He explained that the bad governance by the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago in Niger state is alarming with nothing to show in the past three and half years. A founding member and chieftain of the party stated this on…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna A Minna based house wife, Safiya Tukur has reportedly inflicted deep cut on her husband’s manhood during a scuffle at home in Kpagungu area of Minna, Niger state. The couple are said to be residing in Darusalam area of Kpagungu from where the incident occurred after midnight on October 10, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer PPRO of the Niger state police command, SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident on Friday, adding that the victim is recovering in hospital while the wife has been charged to court. He said, “On 15/10/2026 at about 1pm, a complaint…

​ By Aideloje Ojo Minna  The Niger State Ministry of Health has placed its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) on high alert following a confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Murtala Muhammad Bagana, stated this in a statement in Minna on Wednesday. He assured the public that no case of Ebola has been detected in Niger State, adding that, ” the state’s proactive measures are entirely precautionary, aimed at reinforcing surveillance, early detection, and rapid response capacity”. ​Bagana explained that state’s high level of vigilance is…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The All Progressives Congress (APC) North Central Grassroot Mobilization Movement for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to garner over two million votes for the reelection of the President in 2027 elections. The Coordinator of the Movement, Alhaji Ibrahim Khaleel Aliyu stated this on Thursday during the inauguration of local government Coordinators of the organisation in Minna. He also assured Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state adequate mobilisation of voters to secure more than two million votes in the state. He said, “I therefore charge all the local government coordinators…

Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has unveiled 550 member of the All Progressives Congress (APC)Gubernatorial Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, naming former Deputy Governor Ahmed Musa Ibeto as its Director-General. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor announced this on Wednesday in statement in Minna. He explained that the council comprised of three committees and 17 directorates, with Barrister Tanko Beji appointed Deputy Director-General and Barrister Manko Bagudu as Secretary. Also  former military officer, General Mohammed Abdullahi Garba, will chair the Patrons Committee, with Alhaji Sale Bashari as Vice Chairman and Alhaji Dattijo…

By Aideloje Ojo Minns The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State, Mallam Muhammad Nami, continues to receive blessings from leaders across the state as the gubernatorial race gathers momentum in the “Power State”. A critical stakeholder and veteran politician, Hon. Umar Mohammed Nasko, Jarman Kontagora, is the latest leader in Niger State to throw his weight behind Nami’s bid for the governor’s seat. Hon. Nasko pledged his support for Nami when the PDP Governorship Candidate paid him a courtesy visit at the elder statesman’s Abuja home. The visit by Mallam Nami was part…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Malam Muhammad Nami as the Gubernorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State. INEC, in its official list of approved candidates for the 2027 General Election, released at the weekend, named Nemi as the PDP candidate in Niger state The Muhammad Nami Media Directorate confirmed this in a press statement on Sunday in Minna According to the statement, “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published its final list of gubernatorial candidates for the February 6, 2027 governorship election…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna A veteran journalist and mental health advocate, Aisha Wakaso has revealed how she deliberately chose life defined by courage out of three suicide attempts. Wakaso stated this in a motivational speech to over 200 women participants at an event organised by Kings Initiative to mark the 2026 World Mental Health Awareness Day at the weekend in Minna. Aisha, the founder of the Kings Initiative a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) and also Special Adviser on Print Media to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state, explained that the women were brought together for a…

** Says groundbreaking scheduled for this week By Aideloje Ojo Minna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to Niger state is clear in the reconstruction and dualisation of the Lambata–Bida–Mokwa–Makera–Kontagora Federal Highway, valued at about ₦1.5 trillion. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris stated this at the weekend when he led the Niger State Development Forum (NSDF) in visit to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state at Niger Liaison office Abuja, as Chairman of the Forum. He said, “The  Groundbreaking of the project is scheduled for next week in Bida.This is a landmark intervention in one…