Author: Adeloje Ojo

* 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…

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…