Author: Adeloje Ojo

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,…

* Says Bandits routes known to security By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State House of Assembly has resolved to shutdown legislative activities if the current security situation in the state did not improve and abducted pupils of the Catholic school rescued within 2 weeks. The Assembly made the resolutions Tuesday following a motion of urgent public importance brought by the member representing Agwara constituency, Honourable Mohammed Nura Agwara raising the alarm that Niger state is under the siege of bandits and terrorists. The legislators unanimously resolved the current security situation has eroded all the efforts of the present administration…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State 2025 Under Age Barminton Mini Tournament Championship finals in Minna at the weekend featured exciting matches from players drawn from  three local governments of the state, creating a competitive atmosphere that thrilled fans and kept them on the edge of their seats.       Detailed watch of the key matches and moments of the 2-day competition event showed the resilience of the young competitors giving in their best and smashing Badminton rackets to hit shuttlecocks with the energy and dexterity of Champions.     It was learnt that the finals also sprung…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has forwarded the names of 30 new commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation, in line with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). This was contained in a release signed by the Secretary to Niger State government, Alh. Abubakar Usman. He said the nominations followed due consultations and were based on the track record of integrity, competence, and dedication to the development of Niger State. The governor maintained that the nomination reflects the administration’s ongoing commitment to inclusiveness, competence, and the need to…

PRESS STATEMENT I Honourable Mohammed Hamisu Koguna, Sarkin Yaki, the Executive Director Operation and Enforcement Niger state Liquor Licence Board, on behalf of my family heartily congratulate the Zannan Agaie and Waziri Baro, Alhaji Ibrahim Alhaji Liman on your appointment as the new Chairman of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board ( NSUBEB) by the Executive Governor of Niger State, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago. This appointment is a clear recognition of your sterling leadership qualities as exemplified in your past endeavors especially at the Federal Fire Service from where you excelled as the Comptroller General. I…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Barely a week after the dissolution of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board ( NSUBEB), the state Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has reconstituted the board with the appointment of a former Comptroller General of Fire Service, Ibrahim Liman as Chairman. The reconstitutuion and appointment of the board members was announced in a statement issued in Minna on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government ( SSG) Alhaji Abubakar Usman. He explained that the exercise is continuation of the ongoing reforms to reposition and strengthen the education sector for improved efficiency, accountability…

Banditry: Bago wants 25,000 Niger youths military recruitment, two FOB By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has urged the military to recruit 25,000 from the state in the war against banditry/terrorism in the state.  The Governor also requested for the establishment of more Forward Operating Bases ( FOBs) in the state particularly in Mailaka and Kurege in the Mariga local government area of the state. He explained that the FOBS would block the entrance of miscreants from neighbouring states to Niger state. Governor Bago made the demands when he received the Theatre Commander, Joint Taskforce…