Governor Bago
Niger donates 100,000 hectares to Lagos for agricultural development
Niger State Governor Umar Bago, in an initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, has announced the donation of 100,000 hectares of farmland to Lagos State to drive large-scale agricultural development. The announcement was made at the FirstBank Nigeria-sponsored Agric & Export Expo 2025, held in Lagos, a gathering designed to catalyse investment, knowledge exchange, […]
Governor Bago Orders Closure of Minna Radio Station
Governor Umar Mohammed Bago of Niger State has directed the immediate closure of Badeggi FM, a private radio station based in Minna, the state capital, over allegations of inciting violence, broadcasting unethical content, and promoting anti-government sentiments. The directive was issued on Friday, August 1, during a meeting with top stakeholders of the All Progressives […]
FG Pledges Full Support for Mokwa’s Post-Flood Recovery
Federal Government donates N2bn, 20 trucks of grains to residents of affected community Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the people of Mokwa that the federal government will stand by them in the aftermath of the devastating floods that recently swept through the community, leaving a trail of destruction. He promised the affected residents immediate […]
Mokwa Flood: State Govt Declares Low-Key Eid in Mourning of Victims
In response to the recent devastating flooding in Mokwa and its surrounding areas, the Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, has declared that this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations will be observed in a subdued manner across the state. As part of the measures, the government has suspended all large-scale festivities, including the traditional Hawan Bariki, Durbar, […]
Niger Launches Bold Reforms in Health, Education, Infrastructure
The Niger State Government has embarked on an ambitious drive to transform key sectors, with a strong focus on healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. As part of its commitment to improving the quality of life for its citizens, the administration, under the leadership of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, has initiated wide-ranging projects across the state. […]
Niger State Assembly Approves Gov’s N70bn Bond Request
The Niger State House of Assembly has approved a ₦70 billion bond request by Gov. Umaru Bago to finance infrastructure projects in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bond was approved during the plenary session in Minna on Tuesday following its review by the House Committee on Finance, which presented […]