Author: Adeloje Ojo

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Farmers in Niger state have applauded the One Acre Fund for interventions in the distribution of fertilizer and other farm inputs to 65,000 farmers this farming season while lambasting the state government for not providing the inputs to farmers over the years. The Spokesman of the farmers, Mr Danladi Kpotun stated this at the flagoff of the distribution of fertilizers at Maikunkele area of the state on Wednesday. According to him, ” most farmers in the state are only able to access fertilizer and other inputs through the intervention of OneAcreFund. We are enjoying the good…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Engineers from the Niger State Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) have repaired and reactivated the radio transmitter which broke down and was abandoned five years ago The General Manager of the Corporation, Mohammed Kolo stated this while receiving in audience the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Niger State Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu in his office at Radio House Minna He said, ” one of our major achievements is the repair, reactivation and installation of a transmitter which had broken down five years ago and affected the outreach of the Radio Niger transmission. I am happy…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has preached the importance of concerted efforts and synergy among government, parents and religious bodies to restore family values in the society. The farmer Governor stated this on Sunday when he attended the 44th anniversary of Living Faith Church Worldwide also known as Winners at its Minna Headquarters auditorium, Gbaiko. He said, “people have lost family values, leading to intolerance and many other vices which have negatively impacted on the society”. While congratulating the Living Faith Church Worldwide for attaining 44 years, Governor Bago promised to continue to…

* Niger Deputy Gov shuns May Day celebration By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba on Thursday shunned Workers Day celebration as the rift between him and his boss, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago takes deeper dimension. At the event, the Niger State workers conferred on Governor Bago the award of ” Workers Hero” while his Deputy and former NLC leader was conspicuously absent. Although while observing protocol in addressing the workers, Governor Bago said his Deputy was absent because of important assignment, some protocol staff of the Deputy Governor office were seen at the…

* Registrar inaugurates ARNECSON, promises to look into demands By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has inaugurated the Association of Retired National Examinations Council Staff of Nigeria (ARNECSON) with the retirees demanding of payment of outstanding allowances and improved welfare packages. Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday at NECO headquarters in Minna, the Chairman of the Board of NECO Retirees, Emmanuel Philip  lamented that many of his members are unable to access their  benefits years after retirement. Represented by the Secretary of the board, George Chukwuka Eledo, the Chairman said, ” we are not…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Government of Niger state has entered into partnership with the St. Petersburg Mining University in Russia to provide technical assistance focused on improving operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and safety management in mining activitiesin the state The state Commissioners for Trade and Investment, Honourable Aminu Suleman Takuma stated this in a statement issued in Minna on Tuesday. He explained that the partnership deal was entered during the state Governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago strategic visit to St. Petersburg Mining University in Russia in a bid to enhance multi million naira mining sector in the state. He said…

NIger Partners Russia  On Agro Investment By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State Government has commenced talks with Russia to explore Sunflower Oil and other Agro investment opportunities in the East European Nation. To this end, the Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago met with the representatives of EFKO Group, regarded as one of the three largest agro-industrial Companies in Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union. The Chief Press Secretary  ( CPS) to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim stated this in a statement issued in Minna on Friday. He explained that the farmer Governor leading other top Government functionaries had …

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State House of Assembly has passed the 2025 budget of  N151,721,702,602.1125 for the 25 local government councils of the state. The budget consists of  recurrent expenditure  of N96,286,909,470.58 and capital expenditure  of #55,434,793,131.53, bringing the total budget size of the Local Government Councils to #151,721,702,602.11. The passage of the budget followed the adoption the report of its House Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, chaired by Hon. (Dr) Alhaji Bello Bako (Rijau). He said that the  Committee engaged Representatives of the Ministry for Local Government and Planning Commission to advise on matters of…

Overland Airways inagural flight takes off with Gov. Bago on board By Aideloje Ojo Minna The federal government has officially designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna as the alternative route to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. Minister of Aviation and Airspace Development, Festus Keyamo stated this during the inaugural flight ceremony of Overland Airways at BAT International Airport in Minna on Wednesday According to him,  “it is surprising to us that the type of runway we have here, the ambient and serenity of this airport fits the status of any type of international Airport. The runway…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Government has suspended movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders from 6pm to 6am in Minna, the State Capital. Governor  Bago made this public at a critical stakeholders security meeting held at the Government House with the traditional title holders in Minna Emirate and the heads of security agencies on Tuesday . Bago said that only medical emergencies are exempted, adding that, “the measure  is temporarily aimed at addressing the growing security challenges in the State Capital”.  He said, ” I will not stay back and watch criminals continue to perpetrate evil in Minna…