Author: Adeloje Ojo

Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has described the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume as a quintessential leader who has tremendously contributed to the deepening of the nation’s Democracy and nation-building. Governor Bago satated this in a felicitation message to celebrate the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume on his 71st birthday. In a congratulatory message issued hy his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor described the celebrant as an extraordinary administrator. “The SGF tremendously contributed to deepening Democracy and nation-building when he served…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state on Thursday signed into law the 2025 appropriation bill of over N1.558trillion. The Governor also signed in to law the state electricity bill otherwise known as the power sector billpassed by the state House of Assembly. The Farmer Governor Umaru Bago performed the statutory duty a few hours after the State Assembly had passed the budget within a week In his remarks, Farmer Governor Umaru Bago commended the efforts of the Legislators for the expeditious scrutiny and passage of the bill, describing it as unprecedented, adding that the leadership…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Federal Government has disbursed N492m operational grants to 41women rice farmers groups in Niger state under the Nigeria For Women Project; a World Bank Assisted programme. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim stated this during the commissioning of rice factories in Izom, Gurara local government of Niger state. She explained that the Rice Mills, spread across the 3 Senatorial Districts of the state are comprised of 13 in Gurara, 16 in Agaie, and 12 in Wushishi local government area of the state. She said, “the Project has recorded huge success in Niger State…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Nigeria Health Watch, a leading health advocacy and communication organisation in Nigeria in collaboration with various stakeholders, has successfully graduated fellows trainned on implementation of the second and third tracks of the Fellowship with the tools to counter health misinformation, promote evidence-based health narratives, and foster public trust. The Managing Director of Nigeria Health Watch. Vivianne Ihekweazu, stated this during the graduation of the fellows held through zoom. She explained that the graduands were drawn from key stakeholders across multiple sectors including social media influencers, creatives and bloggers, nurses, midwives, traditional birth attendants and othe…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Niger State Council has felicitated with the the immediate past Governor of Niger State and Senator for Niger North Senatorial District Senator Abubakar Sani Bello on his 57th birthday. In a congratulatory message signed by the council Secretary Usman Chiji on behalf of the Union, the State Chairman of NUJ Comrade Abu Nmodu described the 57 years of the celebrant sojourn on earth as a milestone and worth celebrating considering the fact that he has accomplished so much both in his public and private life Comrade Abu Nmodu noted with…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna By Aideloje Ojo Minna The popular Gwari market in Minna, the Niger State capital, has been razed by fire. The inferno reportedly broke out Monday afternoon in which several shops were burnt. The Governor of Niger State, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has sympathised with traders around the Gwari Market, Minna over the fire disaster , confirming that the destruction of many shops and goods worth millions of Naira. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor describes the incident as unfortunate and heart-wrenching. He said, “it is sad and painful for…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago has commissioned the electrification project initiated by member representing the good people of Borgu/Agwara Federal constituency, Nigeria State, Jafar Muhammad Ali. The project included the linking of Lumma-Babanna, two strategic towns in the area, and communities under them to the national grid. The benefiting community include Lumma, Lambu, Kuble, Yaboi, Audu Fari, Bakwa dukawa, Dabiri, Garuji and Babanna respect. The lawmaker, it was learnt, also faciliated the connection of Agwara Local Government Area of the state to the national grid in last February 2024. Benefiting communities on the Agwara side…

. By Aideloje Ojo Minna TheNiger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented the 2025 budget estimate of N1.5 trillion to the Niger state House of Assembly. The budget tagged, “Budget of Hope for Sustainability and Food Security” was presented by the farmer Governor at the State Assembly complex in Minna on Thursday. The 2025 budget is higher than the 2024 appropriation, with 48.3%. According to the Governor, “Over N196 billion was projected as the 2025 recurrent expenditure while above N1.3 trillion representing 87% of the total size of the budget is for capital expenditure”. He explained that the…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has saluted his Imo state counterpart and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma as he clocks 66 years. The Governor in a birthday message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the celebrant as a dedicated and visionary leader. He said, “the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum has demonstrated capacity, commitment, and determination in his leadership, which has been of immense benefit to the Forum”. The farmer Governor observes that the achievements of Governor Uzodinma, have far-reaching impact not only on the Imo state, but…

Aideloje Ojo Minna The Chairman of Katcha local government Council of Niger state, Danlami Abdullahi Saku has died in a car accident along the Minna – Suleja road. The accident reportedly occurred at Kwakuti portion of the road throwing Niger state into mourning. In a condolence message issued in Minna on Wednesday, the 7Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago expressed rude shock over the news of the death of council chairman, Danlami Abdullahi Saku. The statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the farmer Governor describes the death of the council Chairman as heartbreaking. He said, “the…