I Will Not Negotiate With Bandits – Bago
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has vowed not to negotiate with bandits or pay ransom for kidnapped victims, stating that such actions would only exacerbate insecurity in the state.…
Tanker Explosion: Gov Bago Sympathises With Niger Community
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has expressed his condolences to the people of Essa, Katcha Local Government Area, following a tanker explosion that claimed many lives and injured several others.…
Bago Restates Commitment to Protecting Interest of Christians – CPS
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has reiterated his commitment to protecting the interest of Christians in the state. He stated this when he received a delegation from the Nupe…
A Symphony of Sorrow: On the Endless Cycle of Fuel, Fire, and Blame in Niger State
By Mohammed Baba Yahaya Once again, our social media feeds are stained with horrific images from Essa in Katcha Local Government of Niger State. Once again, the air is thick…
NELFUND Opens Portal for Student Loan Registration
Nigeria’s Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, providing financial access to eligible students nationwide. Managing Director Akintunde Sawyerr praised tertiary…
PENGASSAN Strike: Reps Seek Protection For Dangote Refinery, Strategic Investments
The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed a resolution to protect strategic private investments from future industrial actions, following a strike action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff…
NAHCON Inaugurates Aviation Monitoring Committee For 2026 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the Aviation Monitoring Committee for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The committee is a non-decorative body, focusing on pilgrim welfare and safety.…
NLC Gives Nigerian Government 4 weeks to Resolve Tertiary Education Crisis
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a four-week ultimatum to conclude negotiations in the tertiary education sector. The decision follows years of unfulfilled agreements and underfunding,…
Jaiz Bank Donates N20 Million to Support Mokwa Flood Victims
Governor Umaru Bago has received a N20 million donation from Jaiz Bank Nigeria to support flood victims in Mokwa, Niger State. The bank’s management team presented the cheque to Bago…
EFCC Records 7,000 Convictions, Recovers Assets Worth Over ₦500bn — Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, declared open on Monday the seventh edition of a capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, organised by the EFCC and the National Judicial Institute. The…