NSA hands over remaining 130 St Mary’s Catholic School pupils, teachers to Gov Bago
The National Security Adviser (NSA) has handed over the remaining 130 pupils and teachers of St Mary’s Catholic School to the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago. The victims were rescued after spending weeks in captivity following their abduction from the school. The handover marks a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity and […]
Blaming radio for security failures attack on press freedom – Amnesty slams Gov Bago
The human rights group says the governor’s action is against the law and a direct attack on press freedom in Nigeria. According to them, Governor Bago’s claim that the radio station was encouraging violence and should lose its license shows he is using his power wrongly and can’t tolerate criticism. Amnesty International shared their thoughts […]
Niger Flood: Over 700 still Missing, 207 confirmed dead — Gov Bago
More than 700 people are still missing after a heavy flood swept through Mokwa, a community in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. This was revealed by the state governor, Umaru Bago. The sad news was shared on Tuesday when former chief security officer to the late General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, visited […]
Gov Bago slams sharp practices in projects execution by govt officials, contractors
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has spoken out strongly against how some construction projects in the state are being handled. He accused government officials, engineers, consultants, and contractors of doing dishonest and unprofessional work that is slowing down project progress. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Governor Bago called out […]
Bago inaugurates state boundary committee, appoints deputy governor as chairman
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has taken a big step to solve long-standing land disputes in the state. He has formed a State Boundary Committee to look into and settle boundary issues across all 25 local government areas. The new committee will be led by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba. The announcement was […]
Governor Bago makes u-turn after backlash on stance on dreadlocks
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has reversed his decision to target people with dreadlocks following public outcry. The governor had previously ordered security forces to arrest individuals wearing dreadlocks, cut their hair, and fine them in Minna, the state capital. He described these haircuts as “unacceptable” and urged security agencies to take immediate action. […]
Reactions as Niger state governor orders that persons with dreadlocks be arrested, fined, and given a haircut
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has told security officers to arrest anyone seen with dreadlocks in Minna, the state capital. This decision was announced during a security meeting on Tuesday, April 22. According to Governor Bago, people with dreadlocks will be arrested, forced to cut their hair, and made to pay a fine. He […]
Remi Tinubu, Wike, Govs Bago, Radda, Others To Be Honoured at Aso Prestigious Awards
Top Nigerian leaders in politics, business, and traditional roles will be honoured at the Aso Prestigious Awards 2025. The event, organized by Aso Multimedia, will also feature the Aso Cultural Fiesta. Some of the key people to be honoured include Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, Niger State […]
Niger State Surpasses Benue as Nigeria’s Leading Agricultural Producer
Niger State has recently claimed the title of Nigeria’s top agricultural producer, overtaking Benue State. This announcement was made by Musa Bosso, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, during the celebration of World Food Day in Minna. At the event held at the Legbo Kutigi Conference Centre, Deputy Governor Garba Yakubu represented Governor Mohammed Bago and […]