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Niger assembly to sanction anyone found sabotaging urban renewal initiative

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:50:58 +0000

Niger Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure, says it will not hesitate to sanction anyone found sabotaging Gov. Umaru Bago’s urban renewal initiative. Chairman of the Committee, Mr Abubakar Gomna, said this during the 2024 budget defense in Minna. He warned that any staff of the ministry, consultants and contractors found trying to sabotage efforts […]

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NASS calls for improvement of facilities at NYSC orientation camp in Niger

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:18:00 +0000

The House of Representatives Committee on Youths and Development on Monday called for improved facilities at the NYSC orientation camp in Niger. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Martins Esin (PDP- Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko) made the call when he and members of the committee conducted oversight on the NYSC camp. He said the committee had established […]

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Minister urges governors to provide land for irrigated farming to enhance food security

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:15:54 +0000

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called on relevant state governments to provide irrigable land for the 12 river basins across the country for irrigated farming. Utsev made the call in Minna when he paid a courtesy visit to Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger after a familiarization visit to the Upper […]

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Niger governor approves immediate renovation of Minna township stadium

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:31:12 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has directed immediate closure and renovation of Bako Kontagora Stadium, to meet specification of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Malam Danjuma Mansu, member of the renovation committee, disclosed this in Minna He said the closure and renovation would last six weeks which after would be inspected by officials of NFF, to […]

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Bago laments death of 2 people in boat fire incident

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 16:34:11 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has expressed shock over the death of two people in a boat that was gutted by fire in Katcha, the headquarters of Katcha Local Government Area. The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, made available to newsmen in Minna on Saturday, described the incident as […]

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Gov. Bago tasks journalists on reporting climate change

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:54:12 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has urged journalists to show more interest in reporting issues of climate change disasters affecting the welfare and living condition of the people. The governor made the call at the House of Representatives Press Corps 2023 retreat with the theme,” The Role of the Media in Mainstreaming Climate Change Policies […]

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Niger govt. defrays N205m owed WAEC

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:04:11 +0000

Niger Government said it had defrayed the N205million backlog owed the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) for Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Ms Aisha Wakaso, Special Adviser to Gov. Umaru Bago on Print Media, disclosed this at a press briefing in Minna on Tuesday. She said that the payment was to enable WAEC to release […]

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Niger governor urges Nigerians to key into Renewed Hope Agenda

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:57:16 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has called on Nigerians to key into President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda for the success of the administration. He made the call during a live broadcast to commemorate the country’s 63th independence anniversary in Minna on Sunday. Bago, represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, also […]

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Gov. Bago preaches peace, unity among couples

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:37:07 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger on Saturday called for sustained efforts to ensure peaceful co-existence among residents of the state. He made the call at the wedding fathia of Masauda Sidi, daughter of his Director-General of Campaign, Alhaji Isah Sidi-Rijau. The governor served as father of the bride at Sheikh Nafui’s Mosque, Sauka-Hauta in Minna. […]

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Gov Bago inaugurates “Second-Chance” education program for women, girls

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:42:55 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger on Thursday inaugurated the “Second-Chance” school project by the Universal Basic Education (UBEC) to provide access to basic education for women and girls. Speaking at the 17th graduation and inauguration of the program at the Maizube Nomadic School, Bago said the project was to give second chance to women and […]

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EFCC, ICPC to monitor sales, distribution of fertilizers in Niger – Gov. Bago

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:09:27 +0000

The Niger government says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will monitor the sales and distribution of fertilizers in the state. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger disclosed this on Monday while inaugurating the 2023 wet season fertilizers sales/distribution and sales of other inputs to […]

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Niger Govt dissolves state electoral commission

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:21:47 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has dissolved the State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC). This is contained in a statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman in Minna on Sunday. The dissolution, he said, with effect from May 29. “Members of the commission are directed to hand over all property of the state government in […]

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Lasting peace will return to Niger soon- Gov. Bago

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:04:19 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger, says he would do everything possible to restore lasting peace to all parts of the state. Bago said this when he paid homage to the Emir of Minna, Dr Umaru Bahago, in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration on Thursday in Minna. The governor, represented by his Deputy, […]

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Democracy Day: Gov. Bago pardons 80 inmates

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:27:45 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has pardoned 80 inmates in various correctional centers in the state. The governor also approved the immediate payment of their fines, to enable the inmates rejoin their families. A statement by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), in Minna on Monday, said that the gesture was to […]

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