Author: Adeloje Ojo

* As terrorists in search of food kill 85 years old woman in Niger By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has ordered the evacuating of hamlets around Kainji Lake and surrounding forests to avoid collateral damages ahead of operation targeted at flushing out terrorists hibernating in the general area. The Governor gave the order during a condolence visit to the Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Muhammad Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV, at his palace in New Bussa over recent terrorists attacks resulting in the death of dozens of people. However, few hours after the evacuation order by…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna A Prince and son of the late Emir of Borgu Emirate, Murtala Haliru Dantoro has appealed to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to rescue his people from ravaging terrorists now occupying the kingdom. The Prince of Borgu kingdom made the appeal while speaking with journalists on the security challenges in the kingdom on Thursday He said, “the escalating insecurity and killings in Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas have reached an unbearable level, leaving the people in constant fear and anguish”. According to him “I am deeply troubled by the continuous loss of innocent lives in our…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Former Vice Chancellor of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai ( IBBUL) Professor Mohammed Nasiru Maiturare has explained that  productive engagement with students union leaders and deliberate policies to build students characters contributed immensely in curtailing drugs use, cultism and other social vices during his tenure in the university. Professor Maiturare stated this while speaking with journalists in Minna on how his management built sustainable peaceful relationship with students and kept them away from vices that could ruin their lives in the future. He said, ” we maintained a very closed relationship with the students.…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Villagers have discovered three bomb explosives in Ganaru community in Zugurma district of Mashegu local government area in Niger state, a development that has caused panic among the people It was  gathered that the explosive devices were first seen by farmers who were going for their farming activities planted by the road side before they raised alarm on Monday. Confirming the incident, the chairman of Mashegu local government, Jibrin Egade said that the area has been protected from the people to avoid explosion that can lead to casualties. Hevsaid, “I am shocked over the discovery…

Why all schools won’t open in Niger Jan.12  – Commissioner By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State Commissioner of Basic Education Dr. Hadiza Asebe Mohammed has confirmed that only schools cleared by security agencies are allowed to open on January 12, 2026 explaining that not all schools in the state are save to open. The commissioner stated this Tuesday in a stakeholders meeting with all education stakeholders in Minna. She explained that the opening of schools early closed due to insecurity and banditry activities will now open following security improvements in some places adding that, ” however the opening of…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor,  Mohammed Umaru Bago expresses sadness over the terrorist attack on communities in the Borgu local government area of the state, describingit as crue and nefarious. Reacting to the attacks in which many lives were lost, the Governor in a statement in Minna on Sunday issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the attack as cruel and nefarious, while confirming that the terrorist attack led to the death of many people, the kidnapping of several others, and the destruction of livelihoods. He extends his deepest sympathy to the people of the affected…

* unknown numbers of recently freed Papiri students abducted in fresh attacks By Aideloje Ojo Minna Terrorists have again attacked communities in Agwarra and Borgu local government areas of Niger state killing no fewer than 42 persons and abducting scores of persons including children. The terrorists, according to sources have laid siege on communities since new year eve attacking villages in Agwara and Borgu local governments of Niger State with reckless impunity. A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “for the last one week, they came angrily and attacked communities at freewill and this because there…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has reviewed the outgone year 2025, explaining that the administration made remarkable progress in developments across all sectors which had improved the living standards of the people. The Governor in a statement issued on Thursday in Minna described 2025  with mixed feelings considering the achievements and unfortunate incidences that characterised the year, adding that, ” our administration however worked tirelessly to drive development and improve the quality of life of the people of the State”. He said, “some significant progress made, driven by a heavily sustained effort in the…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU with Hubie University in China aimed at expanding global collaboration for joint research, staff exchange, capacity building, and other academic programmes. The Deputy Registrar of the University, Baba Akote stated this on Thursday in a press statement in Minna. According to him, the Vice Chancellor undergone a strategic one-week engagement in Wuhan, China, where he advanced Nigeria’s interests in Agriculture, Veterinary, and Traditional medicines, while sealing new international partnerships for the University. He said, “The Vice…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has terminated the appointment of all his special advisers as part of measures to restructure governance in the state. The Governor announced this during his maiden Council meeting with his newly sworn-in Commissioners at the council chamber of Government House, Minna on Tuesday. He said, ” the termination of their appointment  is to allow us rejig and reposition their portfolios with the view to making them more effective and efficient in line with the  New Niger agenda”. He appreciated former advisers  for their sacrifices and contributions towards the success…