Author: Adeloje Ojo

Niger 2027: High projects performance profile will speak for Bago – VatsaBy Aideloje Ojo Minna The high profile of projects executed by the administration of farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state will speak for him in the campaign for second term in 2027 . The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communications, Honourable Jonathan Vatsa stated this in a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Niger State Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu in Minna. According to him, “Honestly I must point out the fact that since the creation of…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev has promised to ensure sustainable implementation of all the validated Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMPs) produced by ACReSAL project. The Minister stated this while validating the Yedsaram and Misai – Komadugu – Gana Strategic Catchment Management Plans at the ACRESAL Hybrid Implementation Support Mission in Minna. According to him ” these are not just technical documents, they are the very compass for action  of the ACReSAL project. They are the vehicle through which we achieve watershed management and they form the strategic backbone for landscape-…

Happy Democracy Day to the great people of Niger State! I extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for the overwhelming support to our dynamic Governor Umar Mohammed Bago-led government. My appreciation goes to: – Traditional leaders for their guidance and wisdom – Religious leaders for their spiritual support – Market men and women for their entrepreneurial spirit – Students and youth groups for their energy and enthusiasm – Hardworking civil servants for their dedication and service – Labour unions for their contributions to our state’s development – The media for their role in keeping us…

Bago lauds ACReSAL as key development partner By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru has described the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) as a key partner in addressing some of the environmental challenges in the State. The Governor stated this when he received the Implementation Support Mission team for ACReSAL on a sympathy visit to at his official residence in Government House Minna. He said,  “ACReSAL  is a wonderful initiative from the World Bank whose scheme has tremendously assisted the State in various areas. I therefore call for stronger ties in order to sumount other challenges…

ACReSAL expands ongoing Mokwa gully project to prevent flood reoccurrenc By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi Arid Landscapes Project (ACReSAL) will expand its ongoing gully erosion control project in Mokwa town of Niger state to accommodate works aimed at preventing reoccurrence of floods in the area. The Task Team Leader on ACreSal projects from World Bank  Mrs Iganya Joy Agane, stated this during the visit of her team to sympathise with the victims of the recent Mokwa flood disaster and to assess the extent of damage done by the disaster. She said, “Firstly we would want…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Director of Institute of Continuing Education and e-Learning (ICEeL) of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai IBBUL, Professor Mohammed Ibrahim Baji has been conferred with the traditional title of Sarkin Yaki Mai Yaki of Baji in Gurara local government area of Niger state. The traditional title was conferred on the university Don by the Village Head of Baji, Yahaya Umar at an elaborate event at the weekend. The royal father described Professor Mohammed Ibrahim Baji as and others stated that he is a special human, respected  for his trustworthiness and contributions to the community. In…

* Awards Mokwa- Rabba road at N7bn By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has donated the sum of N1 billion to the victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa local area of the state. The Governor has also donated 50 trucks of assorted grains to the victims to cushion their hardship Bago announced the donations on Monday during on the spot assessment of the extent of damage by the flood, He also announced the award of contract for the construction of the Mokwa- Rabba Road including three bridges along the road at the…

* more bodies recovered from Mokwa flood disaster as death toll rises to 160 By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arah has explained that over 100,000 people and 385 communities are at high risk of flooding this year in Niger state. The Director General stated this Tuesday while giving the sectorial effect of flooding this year in Niger state at the Agency 2025 Flood Preparedness and Response Campaign Stakeholders Engagement in Minna. He said, “this year in Niger state,  215 schools, 7 commercial centres, 180,000 hectares of land,…

 * Says decision will restore peace By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has granted unconditional State pardon to 11 person sentenced to death in the state. They were sentenced to death by a Minna High court over the killings in communal clash in Lavun local government areas of Niger State. The state Attorney General and Commissioner of  Justice, Barrister  Nasiru Muhammad Muazu announced the pardon in a press briefing in Minna on Tuesday. He said, “the Governor exercising his power as contained in section 212 (1) of the 1999 constitution as amended decided to grant…

* as Niger brings home 10 Medals By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State Chairman of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Alhaji Mohammed Nma Kolo has described his team’s  medals haul at the National Sports Festival in Ogun State as heartwarming, unprecedented in the history of the state while promising to handsomely reward the team for their outstanding performance with 10 Medals The Chairman stated this in a commendation message issued in Minna on Friday to the Badminton team and the entire Niger state contingent to the Sports Festival. He said that preparations to give rousing welcome to the…