Author: Adeloje Ojo

* 4 fresh cases reported in Minna, 23 in other LGAs on Thursday  – UNICEF, By Aideloje Ojo Minna The outbreak of cholera has claimed 13 lives while 200 people have been rushed to hospitals in Niger state as the disease spreads across six local government areas. The state Commissioner of Primary Health Care, Dr. Ibrahim Dangana has confirmed the lost of 13 lives adding that about 240 persons hospitalised in six local government areas. According to him, ” the state government has established treatment and isolation centre  at old wing of late Senator Idris Ibrahim Kuta Primary Health Care…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a N5 billion cheque to his Niger state counterpart, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for the production of grains and other food items under strategic partnership aimed at enhancing food security and agricultural productivity. The cheque was presented to the Niger state Governor at the launch of N500 billion “produce for Lagos” initiative held at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The Chief Press Secretary to the Niger state Governor, Bologi Ibrahim stated this in a statement issued in Minna, adding that, “The N5 billion cheque is for the…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State government has signed a ₦1.8 trillion guaranteed paddy rice production and offtake agreement with Dangote Rice Limited targeting 50,000 jobs creation The deal was sealed in Lagos through Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Ltd and Dangote Rice Limited witnessed by Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state and the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim stated this in a statement issued in Minna. He said, ” According to the agreement, Niger Foods will supply high-quality paddy rice to Dangote Rice Limited…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has described the appointment of former APC chairman in the state, Honourable Zakari Haliru Jikantoro as a board member of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC ) as a well-deserved recognition of his immense contribution to the development of the entire region. The Governor stated this in a congratulatory message issued in Minna on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim. He said, “the appointment of Alhaji Zakari Haliru Jikantoro is a well-deserved and pleasing one. As the former Niger State APC Chairman and…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has called on the over 2000 communities in riverside and other flood prone areas in the state to relocate higher planes to aviod flood disaster. The Governor stated this in a statement issued in Minna on Friday by his Special Adviser on Communication, Media and Strategy, Honourable Jonathan Vatsa. He emphasized the urgent need for the riverside communities to heed the Nigerian Meteorological Agency warning on imminent flooding in parts of the country including Niger state. ” It very important for communities along the riverside to as a matter…

By General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.) It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate, and a fellow soldier in the journey of nationhood — President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Our paths crossed in 1962 when we both joined the Nigerian Military Training College in Kaduna. From those early days, Muhammadu stood out — quiet yet resolute, principled yet humble, deeply patriotic and fiercely loyal to Nigeria. Through the years, we shared trenches and trials, dreams and disappointments, victories and moments of reflection. Our bond was forged…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a loss of an icon of integrity and patriotic leader who lived the life of service to humanity. The Governor stated this in message by his Chief Press Secretary ( CPS) mourning the passing of the former President in a London hospital on Sunday He described the late former President as an elder statesman who has etched his name in the annals of Nigeria’s history. ” The former President Buhari has been a very disciplined personality and has lived…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Creation of Kainji State out of Kebbi and Niger States will enhance the development of the area and ensure equity, fairness and justice to the people. The Chairman of the Steering Committee on the movement for the creation of Kainji state, Ambassador Ahmed Ibeto stated this in a press briefing in Minna on Friday. According to him, ” all the constitutional requirements for the creation of Kainji state have been met”, adding that it deserved the opportunity to become a state. He explained that the state when created will comprise of the three emirates of…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna A civil society group known as Human right and Public Advocacy has called on state Governors to stay clear of Local Government finances in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment on the matter delivered last year. The Chairman of the group, Barrister Alfa Mohammed stated this in a press conference in Minna Ge said, “it is disheartening to note that one year after the Supreme Court judgment, states government are still in custody of local government allocation in the country, a fragrant disregard to the rule of law”. He advised…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Katsina State government is ready to rehabilitate any terrorist who Willingly lay down his arms and embrace peace but will not enter negotiations with the terrorists. The state’s commissioner for information Bala Zango stated this  on Thursday  in a chat with journalists in Niger State. He said that the activities of terrorism in the State has been degraded  to about 70 percent. Zango spoke on the sidelines of the ongoing quarterly conference of Commissioners of Information from APC states in Minna organised by the Progressives Governors Forum. He said, ” the remaining unrepentant terrorists operate…