Priscilla Dennis 
The Niger State Government disclosed on Friday that it has concluded arrangements to recruit Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) teachers in all public schools across the state. Governor Mohammed Umar Bago disclosed this at the biennial convention of the North Central Zone of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) in Minna, where … Read more
The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has appealed to Governor Umar Mohammed Bago to recruit Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) teachers in public schools to instil sound morals in pupils and students. The state CAN chairman, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who made the call in his goodwill message at … Read more
Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umar Bago, has declared a three-day public holidays for the distribution of palliatives to the various wards, units across the 25 local government areas of the state. The three days declared are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week. The governor made this disclosure at a median press briefing in Minna on … Read more
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, NAEPT, sitting in Minna has dismissed the petition filed by Mohammed Nazeer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the victory of Shehu Saleh of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency. The presiding chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Angela Otaluka dismissed the petition and awarded … Read more
The Niger State Government has signed a contract agreement for the construction of 556 kilometres of road across the state with a private consultancy firm, BENIJ Nigeria Limited, to provide consultancy services. Governor Muhammad Umar Bago during the signing of the agreement at the Niger State Government Lodge, Abuja, said the move was in line … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba, has urged the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to reconsider its position and be humane in implementing painful economic policies in the country. The deputy governor stated this in his speech during the nationwide protest of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the State House of … Read more
The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Niger State council has called on the Nigerian and Niger State governments to ensure all pensioners in the nation are captured in the fuel subsidy removal palliatives. The state council in a press release signed by its Secretary of union, Comrade Abdullahi Baba Sani, made available to newsmen on … Read more
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has sympathized with the people of Kagara Emirate over the banditry attack in Garin Gabas Community. He also called on the people to be security conscious and provide intelligence to relevant authorities for proactive steps in addressing the situation. It was gathered the incident occurred at midnight on … Read more
Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umar Bago has approved the establishment of a Claim Verification and Payment Committee to compensate individuals affected by the reconstruction of the Minna-Bida-Road. The Governor in a statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Usman said the reconstruction of the Minna – Bida road is being co-financed by … Read more
The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, Major General Kelvin Aligbe has advocated for constant training for officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to ensure utmost performance and professionalism. General Aligbe stated this at the closing ceremony of the Combined Mid-Year Courses Appraisal Curriculum Harmonization Workshop Research and Development Conference 2023 held at … Read more