Author: Adeloje Ojo

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The steady implementation of the 8-point Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu has begun to yield fruitful results as 900, 000 Nigerians have already benefited from Presidential Conditional Grant and Loan Scheme, supporting small businesses, traders, artisans, and young entrepreneurs. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi stated this on Thursday in a keynote address at the Conference of Commissioners for Information in APC stated organised by the Progressives Governors’ Forum in Minna. According to him, “Over 300,000 students are currently benefiting from the unprecedented Students’…

* 2 girls nabbed for stealing 15 wrappers By Aideloje Ojo Minna The police in Niger state have arrested 34 criminal suspects in connection with thuggery, robbery and dealing in illicit drugs. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun stated this in a statement issued in Minna on Thursday. He listed two of the suspects as girls named Jamila Nuhu 23yrs of Limawa and  Fatima Mohammed 20yrs of Angwan-Daji in Minna, adding that they stole 15 wrappers and other household items. “On 3rd July, 2025 based on a direct complaint received at ‘A’…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Bandits have reportedly killed 13 people including security operatives in an attack on some communities in Mariga local government area of Niger state. The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday around 4pm in an invasion by by the bandits riding in over 100 motorcycles. Witness account said the bandits were seen carrying sophisticated weapons apparently fleeing from Zamfara state. It was learnt that three communities attacked in the process are Kumbashi, Bangi and Mongoro and that two members of vigilantes and one police personnel unfortunately lost their lives in the attack. The Chairman of…

NECO releases 2025 BECE results By Aideloje Ojo Minna The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The Re-sit examination for the 2025 BECE has also been scheduled to hold on 23rd and 24th July, 2025 for Mathematics and English Studies. The Ag. Director, Information and Public Relations of the Council, Azeez Sani stated this in a statement issued in Minna on Wednesday. He said, “179,201 candidates registered for the examination in 12 subjects, adding that the  examination commenced on 12th May, 2025 and was successfully concluded on 23rd May, 2025”. He…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The police have rescued 35 people kidnapped by bandits over a year ago in Niger  state while being moved to Yauri in Kebbi state. The bandits were reported to be relocating from Birnin-Gwari forest due to security forces clearance operations in the area, between 3rd-5th July, 2025 before they were intercepted in Niger state by the police. In a statement issued in Minna, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the report, adding that, ” those rescued included women and Children “. He said, “about twenty-four kidnapped victims…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago is part of the Federal Government’s delegation at the 17th edition of the BRICS Summit holding in Brazil. A statement issued in Minna by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim explained that his principal is in the delegation  along with some selected Governors and Ministers led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the two day event. “Governor Bago will use the opportunity to seek international collaborations in various sectors and woo investors to the State”, he said. According to him, ” at the summit, President…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The police have recovered 50 rounds of live anti- aircraft ammunition abandoned by bandits fleeing from heavy bombardment from the military in Sulupawa village via Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum areas of Mariga local government of Niger state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed this in a statement issued in Minna on Thursday. He explained that the police received a report on 25th June, 2025 at about 9am that suspected bandits attacked Watari village via Rijau and its environs, rustled unconfirmed number of cattle, adding that…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger state government has paid N26.7m compensation to 28 people whose properties were destroyed by fire disaster in Minna last year. The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arah stated this on Thursday while presenting cheques to the beneficiaries in Minna. According to him, ” the beneficiaries include those affected by the fire incident which occurred and burnt down shops at the shopping complex and their landlords near Garima in Tunga low-cost last year.  Others include a newly wedded couple in Maitumbi whose apartment got completely burnt leaving…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna  Stakeholders from the Kontagora Emirate Council in Niger state  have scheduled security summit for  July 5, 2025 with a view to finding workable solution towards addressing the increasing level security challenge in the emirate. The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji stated this on Wednesday in a statement issued in Minna. According to the Speaker who is also the convener of the event, ” the security summit has become imperative due to concern over frequent banditry attacks in the six local government areas in the emirate. This has made lives…

Bago shuts IBBUL indefinitely It is with great concern that the Governor of Niger State, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago directs the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, with immediate effect until further notice.  This decision comes in light of recent security breaches and the unfortunate loss of lives within the university community. The safety and security of all citizens, including the students, remain a top priority for the government. The Niger State government is deeply saddened by the recent incidents and measures are being taking to address the situation swiftly. The Government urges the university community to…