Author: Adeloje Ojo

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Nami Support Organisation floated by the immediate past Executive Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Mohammad Mamman Mani has called on Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state to urgently account for the disbursement and distribution of all relief materials and cash donations to victims of the last year flood disaster in Mokwa area of the state. The Director General of the Nami Support Organisation, Sanusi Muhammad Umar, stated this in a press statement issued in Minna at the weekend. He explained that his principal personally transferred a donation…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Pandemonium on Wednesday broke out in Minna and other towns of Niger State following rumours of bandits/ terrorists attacks on schools . The terrorists attacks scare , it was learnt resulted in panic in major streets of Minna as parents were seen running to get their children from various school premises. Those who spread the fake news told a parent that the bandits have entered Kpagungu area of Minna attacking a secondary school, a rumour that further heightened fears . A resident who spoke with our reporter said, “I am just coming from Kpangungu area now.…

By Abdullberqy Ebbo. Three years into the administration of Governor Umaru Bago, Niger State is witnessing development on a scale rarely witnessed in its modern history. Across the state, the evidence is visible, not merely in policy documents or government briefings, but in concrete structures, expanding road corridors, urban renewal, and a healthcare system steadily in progress form. Let me begin by giving a summary of what’s going in road infrastructure. Perhaps the most visible hallmark of the administration is its unprecedented investment in road infrastructure and urban renewal. For the first time in our history, 3 overhead bridges…

– 224 others benefit NELFUND facilities  By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Abdulkadir Kure University (AKU) Minna has matriculated 1426 students for the 2025/2026 academic session with a charge to shun social ills and study hard to secure brighter future for themselves.  Addressing the new students on Thursday, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Mohammed Aliyu Paiko explained that the welfare of students is paramount to the management of the institution adding that students are being trained on how to become self reliance and employers of labour after graduation. According to him, “224  students the Abdulkadir Kure University have been approved…

Govt not seeking fresh N20.4billion loans, only a guarantor – Niger Assembly By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State House of Assembly has explained that the state government is not seeking for fresh loan but to act as guarantor for the N20.4billion loan facility by the Niger Food Security Systems and Logistics Company The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Honourable Abdulmalik Sarkindaji made the clarification following reports claiming that the state Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago, requested for loan in letter to the Assembly. According to him, ” the letter from the Governor was only to seek the approval of the assembly…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor,  Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on Muslims and Nigerians to remain steadfast in prayers for the overall peace and development of the country. The farmer governor stated this after observing the two -Unit congregational prayers at the Central Eid prayer ground, Minna in marking this year’s Eid-el- Kabir. Also at the Central Eid prayer ground, former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar Rtd  congratulated the muslim ummah the world over for the Eid-el-Kabir festival while on Nigerians to pray that Allah continues to bring peace and prosperity to the Nation . Bago congratulated…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The police in Niger state have arrested 27 thuggery suspects in Suleja area of the state as part of proactive measures for a peaceful Sallah festivity  across the State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed this Wednesday in Minna. He explained that the raids were carried out by police operatives of the Tactical Support Team (TST) in collaboration with Suleja Area Command on 24th May, 2026. According to him, ” the coordinated raid operations within Suleja metropolis, targeted identified criminal hideouts and blackspots known for harbouring…

* Ex Rep members, Muktar Ahmed, Shehu Agaie secure Senatorial tickets By Aideloje Ojo Minna Former Director of Urban Development, Ministry of Works and Housing, Dr Mohammed Kpautagi Mohammed has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship ticket for 2027 general election in Niger state. The State Returning Officer and Secretary ADC Primary Election Committee, Ibrahim Mohammed announced the official results of the party’s governorship primary election in Minna on Tuesday. Mohammed also announced the results into the state Senatorial Districts,  House of Representatives and thebNiger state House of Assembly. According to him, “Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi Mohammed scored a total…

The Board of Directors of Nexter Media Ltd heartily congratulates our Chairman, *Alhaji Nma Kolo*, on the occasion of his birthday. Alhaji Nma Kolo, also Chairman of Nexter Radio FM 97.7 Minna, has made remarkable contributions to the development of Nigeria’s media industry. Through his vision and generosity, he has extended tremendous support and philanthropic gestures to practicing journalists and the media sector at large. The establishment of Nexter Radio FM Minna and Nexter Newspapers, in collaboration with seasoned media professionals, stands as clear evidence of his unwavering commitment to advancing the growth of the media industry in Nigeria. Beyond…

Breaking: Bago secures APC governorship ticket to run for a second term * 27 Governor’s loyalists get Assembly tickets By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has secured the APC ticket to run for a second term as the as the only governorship aspirant that purchased the party nomination forms. The emerged on Thursday in an affirmation vote at the srate APC secretariat conducted by national officials of the party led by Alhaji Danladi Abubakar Mohammed. The governor emerged unopposed after APC card-carrying members from all 277 wards across the state unanimously endorsed…