Author: Adeloje Ojo

*Signs tripartite agreement with NALDA, youth ministry By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger Foods has signed a tripartite agreement with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority NALDA and the Ministry for Youth Development to engage 100,000 youths in a National Youth Agricultural Scheme with Niger State as a pilot State. The signing of the agreement was supervised by the farmer Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Minna. According to the agreement, Niger Foods will be responsible for crop production, while NALDA will see to Land Development and the Ministry of Youths Development will…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on all opposition parties in the State to rally round his administration and support the New Niger Agenda for the rapid growth and development of the State. The farmer Governor stated this on Tuesday when he received members of the Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC, Niger State Chapter on a courtesy call at the Government House Minna. He appreciated them for the visit, explaining that his administration is all-inclusive. He said, “the administration welcomes constructive criticisms on government policies and programmes from opposition parties to deepen…

* as Royal Father promises advocacy intervention By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Ibrahim Badamasi University Lapai  Professor Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah has expressed worry and concerns over the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) project abandoned in the university describing it as an eyesore.  He said that the project needs urgent attention to enhance the University’s learning infrastructure. Professor Abdullah raised these concerns during the formally introduction of the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Mohammed Hadi Suleiman, to the Chancellor of the University, His His Royal Highness, (Dr.) Umaru Farouk…

Bago earmarks N300bn for education By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has announced that the sum of N300bn has been earmarked to revamp the education sector in the state to meet up with global best practices. The Governor stated this on Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the revitalization of basic education infrastructure in Niger State with Marafa Basic School as pilot scheme. He said arrangements have been concluded to expand schools and renovate them with 100 billion naira this year with an additional N100 billion to be provided for  remodelling and upgrading of Schools…

Accident claims 12 lives in Nige * Bago mourns as 4 same family members perish By Aideloje Ojo Minna  No fewer that 12 passengers have reportedly died and three others seriously injured in an accident in Agaie area of Niger state at the weekend. The accident reportedly involved a bus which had 15 passengers on board which has head on collision with a Trailer The driver of the trailer was said to be  treckless in overtaking resulting in the accident. The Director Media and Strategy, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Niger State, Habibu Wushishi confirmed in Minna that…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State, Bologi Ibrahim, describes his boss, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago as a strategist with an uncommon zeal for a better life for all. The Governor’s Spokesman, in a birthday message to celebrate his Boss at 51, says the leadership of his Principal is rooted in a clear vision; the New Niger agenda. He acknowledges that since the inception of the present administration, his Boss has continued to initiate innovative ideas, swift and bold actions, laced with passion to achieve the New Niger agenda that would guarantee the…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Equitorial Guinea. Ag. Director, Information and Public Relations of the Council, Azeez Sani stated this in a statement issued in Minna on Wednesday. He explained that the newly accredited schools in addition to the existing ones in Bata, the largest city in Equitorial Guinea, adding that NECO Accreditation Team visited the Schools to assess their readiness to write the SSCE and BECE. “The Accreditation Team inspected Classrooms, Laboratories, Libraries, Computer Laboratories,…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Professor Mohammed Hadi Suleiman has officially assumed office as substantive Vice Chancellor of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. The newly appointed Vice Chancellor assumed office on Tuesday in ceremony attended by key stakeholdersand marked by expressions of gratitude and collective commitment to the institution’s progress. Speaking shortly after taking over the mantle of leadership, the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Suleiman expressed deep gratitude to Almighty Allah, Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the Emir of Lapai, His Royal Highness, Engr. Umaru Bago III. He highlighted the University’s strong academic foundation, noting the presence…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna A man identified as Cornelius Damulak 36yrs and a student of Veritas University Abuja who was abducted from his residence by kidnappers on 6th February 2025, has been found in Pogo area of Minna, Niger state. The victim was said to be found roaming the road in the area few kilometres from Minna metropolis by police on patrol at about noon on Friday 24/2/2025. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed this incident in a statement in Minna on Friday. “It was revealed that the victim was abducted…

NECO blacklists 14 centres, 7 supervisors in Ogun, Oyo * Releases 2024 SSCE External results By Aideloje Ojo Minna The National Examinations Council (NECO) has blacklisted 14 examination centres in Ogun and Oyo states for various malpractices during the 2024 Senior School Certificate ( SSCE) external. The Registrar of the council, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi stated this on Friday while releasing the results of the examination in Minna. He said that seven supervisors were also blacklisted for aiding and abetting examination malpractices in the affected centres. He said, ” Seven Supervisors ( 2 each in Oyo and Ogun and one…