Author: Adeloje Ojo

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…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has approved the appointment of Professor Sulaiman Mohammed Hadi as the substantive new Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL). The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Abubakar Usman stated this on Thursday in a statement issued in Minna. He explained that the appointment followed a rigorous selection process adding that it takes effect from Monday February 17, 2025. He said, “In a significant move to strengthen academic leadership and institutional growth, Farmer Mohamed Umaru Bago, Governor of Niger State has approved the appointment of Professor…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Niger State government has announced the donation of N1 billion naira as endowment fund for the construction of facilities for pupils with Special needs across all the 25 local government areas of the State. The state Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago made the announcement in Minna on Wednesday during the flag-off of the RISE project for four pilot schools, in collaboration with the State government and other donor partners. He said, ” educating children with special needs is expensive hence, it needs huge amount to run it. The Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) will ensure…

*As Bago issues Cof O to NHA By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger state government will soon commence the construction of 3000 housing units, the stse Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has said. The Governor stated this on Tuesday in Minna while receiving in audience a delegation of Federal Housing Authority (NHA) led by its Managing Director, Honourable Oyetunde Ojo. He said, “the State government under its local renewed hope housing intends to build 3,000 housing units consisting of 1,000 one bedroom flats, 1,000 -2 bedroom flats and 1,000 – 3 bedroom flats”. . Governor Bago has also presented a Certificate…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Former Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged Governors to emulate their colleague, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state in his commitment to development in agriculture and youth empowerment. The Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor on Print Media, Aisha Wakaso stated this in a statement issued in Minna at the weekend She explained that Kwankwaso spoke at the 60th birthday celebration of Bishop Idahosa Isaac Odiri, the 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the NNPP, in Lagos at the weekend. “Kwankwaso hailed Governor Bago’s leadership style…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim on Thursday commended the President for the milestone achievement. He said, ” the establishment of the NCDC is indeed crucial and a milestone achievement that would drive sustainable rural development in the region, Niger State inclusive”. According to him, “the action of the President is another demonstration and a testament that he is indeed a leader who…