Author: Adeloje Ojo

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented more than N1.3 trillion as the 2026 appropriation bill to the State Assembly. The estimate, christened “Budget of Consolidation”, was presented by farmer Governor at the chamber of the State House of Assembly in Minna. More than N270 billion (26.19%) was estimated as recurrent expenditure, while capital expenditure stands at above N761 billion, representing 73.81% of the total estimate. Farmer Governor Umaru Bago said the budget is expected to be financed by revenue from statutory allocation, value-added tax (VAT), internally generated revenue, other FAAC receipts, other IGR,…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has given reasons for advocating for single tenure for governors, elected and appointed officials arguing that it would lead to  efficiency in delivering of democratic dividends. The Governor stated this on Friday while swearing in New Commissioners and newly elected Local Government Councils chairmen in Minna. He argued that the guest for second term in office is affecting the focus and actions of Governors and others in terms of taking critical decisions. He explained that his hands are tied in this regard because there are some people who…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi are expected as special guests at the 2025 annual national convection of the Azza Development Association (ADA) scheduled for December 26, 2025. The National Chairman of the association, Abubakar Ibrahim Mikugi stated in a statement issued on Thursday in Minna. He said, “The Executive Governor of Niger State, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago and Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi the Minister of Information and National Orientation are the Special Guests of Honour”. He explained that the Convention would…

Police rescue 5-month old baby, 8 other minors from child trafficking Pastors By Aideloje Ojo Minna The police in Niger state has smashed a child trafficking syndicate to rescue 8 minors including a 5- months old baby, Saifullahi Abdulmumini, purportedly sold at the cost of N2.7m by an evangelist Pastor identified as Rosemary in Abuja The police, it was learnt, have cracked down on the syndicate leading to the rescue of the 9 kids and the arrest of 11  people in connection with the child trafficking offense. The Police Public Relations Officer PPRO of the state police command, SP Wasiu…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has explained that parents and concerned citizens are anxiously waiting for the return of the recently abducted Catholic school children while restating the commitment of government to ensure their safety . The Governor stated this Wednesday when he declared open 8-day retreat for commissioner designates and other political appointees including Permanent Secretaries in Minna,  represented by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba. He said, “The unfortunate abduction of school children and teachers at St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri in Agwara Local Government. This is highly condemnable and has left…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Sani Bello Foundation in partnership with Graceland Healthcare Development Foundation, have provided free surgical care to more than 600 patients at Kontagora General Hospital to commemorate Col. Sani Bello’s (Rtd) birthday. The ailments treated included fibroids, appendicitis, hernias, goiters, lumps, and eye issues including cataracts and pterygium. It also included dental services for the first time and distributed over 600 glasses. A breakdown of the treatment include 399 general surgeries, 117 eye operations, 199 dental procedures, 174 total toothpaste/toothbrush dispenser, 122 dental medications given, 91 tooth extractions, 59 tooth washing, 45…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State Government has announce an 8-day Executive Retreat designed for Commissioners-Designate, Chairmen-Elect and their Deputies, Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries of the State. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Abubakar Usman stated this in a statement in Minna He said that the retreat is scheduled to commence tomorrow (Wednesday), December 3, 2025 at Hauwa Isah Wali Multi-Purpose Hall, Government House, Minna at 10am. According to him, ” this high-level retreat forms part of the administration’s commitment to deepening governance reforms, strengthening institutional capacity and aligning all incoming political and administrative office holders…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Executive Chairman of Suleja Local Government Council, Honourable Isyaku Bawa Naibi , has approved the immediate dissolution of the Council, in accordance with administrative procedures guiding the operations of Local Government Councils in Niger State. The Chief Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, Haruna Kaninko stated this on Monday in a statement . According to him, the Chairman announced the dissolution during issued  a meeting with all his aides at the Council Secretariat. He  expressed profound gratitude to all the  outgoing council members for their unwavering commitment, loyalty, and selfless service to the people of Suleja…

Aideloje Ojo Minna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  has raised the hopes of parents and the authorities of St. Mary’s Private Catholic primary and secondary school Papiri Agwarra local government area of Niger state, assuring  that the abducted children are  fine and will be back soon”. The President spoke on Monday through the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu when he visited the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and Proprietor of the school, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna and parents of the children at the St. Michael’s Catholic Cathedral Kontagora. He explained that efforts are on top gear and security has been…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expanded its global presence to Burkina Faso, following the successful accreditation of schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Country. The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of the Council, Azeez Sani stated this in in a statement in Minna at the weekend. He explained that NECO accreditation Team has visited the Schools in the country to assess their readiness to write SSCE and BECE. According to him, ” the accreditation Team inspected Classrooms, Laboratories, Libraries, Computer Laboratories, workshops,…