Author: Adeloje Ojo

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has extolled the virtues of former Governor of the state tate, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, as he turns 70 years old, describing his suppor for the administration across party lines as encouraging and invaluable. The Governor stated this in a birthday message, through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describing the celebrant as outspoken, courageous, and a role model to many. The Governor recounted the significant contributions of the former governor to the growth and development of Niger State in particular and Nigeria as a whole, particularly…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The inability of the Niger Foods Company to recover the N3.7bn loan it granted Shikafa Cluster Farmers in Niger state during the 2024 farming season has resulted in the arraignment of farmers guarantor, Mallam Idris Usman Makanta. Niger Foods Company had said in a statement in Minna that it only recovered N25 million, representing just 0.74% of the total N3.4 billion despite the guarantor’s written commitment to complete repayment. According to the statement, the company’s Chairman, Mr. Sammy Adigun, debunked claims suggesting that the matter is politically motivated He clarified that the matter originates from…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Progressive Governors’ Forum has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for strengthening the security architecture and the infrastructural development of the country. The Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC gave the commendation during a sympathy visit to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state in Minna on Monday. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodima said that the Progressive Governors are committed to ensure that dividends of democracy get to the people of their various states. “We want to thank President Bola…

Military repelled attack By Aideloje Ojo Minna The member representing Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency, Honourable Jafaru Mohammed Ali has reportedly been attacked by bandits in Niger state but survived having been whisked away by gallant security. The lawmaker was said to have been attacked Tuesday at a village called Kuble, along Agwara-Babana road at 1:00pm. It was learnt that security personnel attached to him were seriously injured during the attack. It was gathered that the lawmaker however survived the attack adding that he is receiving treatment in hospital. Acoording to the source; “bandits attacked member House of Representatives, representing…

LGAs Polls: NSIEC deploys 5249 adhoc staf Completes distribution of Sensitive, Non sensitive election materials By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), has deployed 5249 trained adhoc staff for the conduct of the local government elections scheduled for November 1st 2025. The Chairman of the Commission, Engineer Jibrin Imam stated this during the distribution of election sensitive materials in Minna on Thursday. Imam said that the non sensitive materials have been duely delivered to the 25 Local Government Electoral Officers (EOs) while the distribution of sensitive materials is being done early to avoid…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The National- Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission ( N-HYPPADEC) has commenced the distribution of 850 units of 13 HPPower Tillers, 4000 life jackets and cash donations of N10m to host communities of the commission as part of international projects in the member states. The Managing Director of the Commission, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa stated this in Minna at the fkag off of the exercise on Wednesday He explained that 165 units of the state power tillers are for Niger state including wide range of other relief materials to mitigate effects of the power plants on…

Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has implored the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that the party wins all thev25 local government councils and 274 councilloship seats in the forthcoming local government election in the state scheduled for November 1st 2025. Governor Bago stated this at the weekend while flagging off campaigns for the party in Minna. He said, ” I want the ruling party APC to come out victorious in all the 25 chirmanship and 274 councillorship elections. We should all work hard to achieve this goal and I therefore call…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The yields of maize cultivated by farmers operating under the One Acre Fund in Niger state have improved to eight metric tons per hectare this year signifying bumper harvest and robust economic empowerment of the farmers. The Programme lead of OneAcreFund, Emmanuel Bamigboye stated this during the flagoff off of Maize harvesting for the 2025 planting season in Garatu in Niger state. According to him, “we are in one of our demonstration farms Garatu area of Niger state to start this year’s maize harvest. I am happy to inform you the OneAcreFund is celebrating our…

Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor  Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has extended  his deepest condolences to the people of Essa, Katcha local government area, over the tanker explosion that claimed many lives and left several others injured on Tuesday The Governor in a statement issued in Minna by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the incident as worrisome, unfortunate, and pathetic. He said, “This is yet another painful, difficult, and tragic one for the people and the state government.” He said, “it is disheartening how people have continued to approach a fallen tanker to scoop its contents despite several…

30 tankers fell this month in same portion of road – From Aideloje Ojo Minna No fewer than 35 people have reportedly been killed and 40 others injured in fuel  tanker explosion while scooping petroleum product in Badeggi area of Niger state. The accident occurred around 11 o’clock on Tuesday morning at Essan and Badeggi communities between Bida to Agaie road in Katcha local government of the state. A witness account said, “the affected victims were involved in the scooping of petroleum product when  the tanker suddenly exploded and burnt the victims, some beyond recognition”,  adding that the injured…