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Niger Govt set up 11-man committees for discounted sales of grain sales in 25 LGAs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 July 2024 0

By Saka Balaji An eleven-man committee for each of the 25 local government areas of the Niger state has been set up by the state government for the statewide sale of assorted grains at a 50 per cent discount. State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hajiya Binta Mamman, announced this

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Niger State government , PDP differs on safety of the state for investment

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2024 0

By Saka Balaji Niger State government and the main opposition People Democratic Party (PDP) have disagreed on the safety of the state for investment. The opposition was of the opinion that governor Mohammed Umar Bago should take the blamed of his failure to do enough in ensuring security of lives and properties as well the […]

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Another mining site collapses in Niger, kills three

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 June 2024 0

BY SAKÀ BOLAJI Barely two weeks some miners trapped at a site, another tragedy struck at Bazakwoi of Adunu Community, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State when a mining pit collapsed at an illegal gold mining site, resulting in the death of no fewer than three persons, while one other victim was rescued with […]

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Niger state moves against domestic violence with 3-year jail term

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 June 2024 0

BY SAKA BOLAJI It is now an offence for any man to beat his partner or any kind of violence in Niger state. The State Government has declared that henceforth, any person who batters his or her spouse in the state, will be liable to conviction to a term of three years imprisonment. This position […]

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Gunmen unleash terror in Niger community, kill 30 in day time attack

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 June 2024 0

…10 youths who refused to join them were beheaded, Senator weeps BY SAKA BOLAJI In an another dastardly move, suspected Boko Haram terrorists numbering about 50 and heavily armed, have stormed Bassa community in Shiroro local government area of Niger State and unleashed terror on the innocent citizens, killing 20 people. Ten of those killed, […]

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Niger Assembly asks FG to deploy security agents to Kuchi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 May 2024 0

By Saka Bolaji Worried by the continued bandits attacks on community in Niger State, members of the State House of Assembly, has asked the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, deploy security agents to the troubled Kuchi community in Munya Local Government Area of the state. This followed sustained attacks by bandits for […]

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Lawmaker rallies Niger Govt support for fire service station rehabilitation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 March 2024 0

By Saka Bolaji In view of the recent fire out break that gutted the food stuff market in Morkwa, Niger State, the urgent needs for the State government to urgently strengthen the Fire Service to function optimally has been stressed. The House Leader of the Legislative Arm of the Council,Hon Abubakar Isah stated this while […]

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Bandits raid local market in Niger, kill 21

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 March 2024 0

…attack Maraba-rido, Kaduna again BY SAKA BOLAJI (MINNA) & IDIBIA GABRIEL At least 21 residents have lost their lives following a raid at a local market in Madaka community, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The residents said the attackers invaded the market around 3pm on Thursday when the market was at its peak, […]

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Niger Assembly seeks revival of broadcast stations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 March 2024 0

By Saka Bolaji The legislative arm of government in Niger state have called on the executive to revive the Radio Niger Mokwa as well established an FM station in the town and its environ. It will enable the citizens be well informed about current events within and outside the state. This was sequel to a […]

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Niger Speaker urges Nigerian Army to sustain training of personnel

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 March 2024 0

By Saka Bolaji A Nigerian politician has observed that only training and retraining of the country’s military personnel will ensure addressing the security challenges posed by armed bandits, insurgents and other undesirable elements now bedeviling the country. This observation was made by the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, who

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Food Sufficiency: Niger Govt to establish 30,000-hectare farm in Ishau District

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 March 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Niger Foods has signed a lease agreement to develop a 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau District in Niger State. The agreement was signed at the Emir Palace in the presence of the Emir of Minna, Alhaji (Dr) Umar Faruq Bahago, according to a statement, made available to the Daily Times, at the […]

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Niger Assembly suspends council boss over misconduct

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 March 2024 0

By Saka Bolaji Legislators of the Niger State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate suspension of the Chairman of the Rijau local government council of the state, Hon. Danladi Kwambo Uganda, for alleged financial recklessness and abuse of office. The suspension, according to the House, is for three months in the first instance to […]

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Economic hardship triggers protest in Niger

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 February 2024 0

… It ‘ll soon be over — Mrs Tinubu assures By Saka Bolaji Residents on Monday stormed the streets of Minna, the Niger State capital, protesting against the biting economic hardship in the country. The protesters, who stormed the streets in their numbers, said the economic hardship has forced them to call the attention of […]

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Stakeholders absolve Niger Delta Minister of bias allegation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 February 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong A group of politicians from the Edo North Senatorial District of Edo state have described as baseless and unfounded, allegations made by the Benin National Congress (BNC) against the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh. The BNC had insinuated that the Edo South Senatorial district is being sidelined or discriminated […]

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“Wike appointed 15 out of Fubara’s 16 commissioners, uses Rivers state jets” – Niger Delta leader

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2024 0

Wisdom Ikuli, the National President of the Niger Delta Nonviolence Agitators Forum (NDNAF), has accused the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of causing more crisis in Rivers state despite President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. Speaking to a national newspaper, Ikuli said: “In an ideal situation, where there is respect for hierarchy and […]

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Niger invests N20bn in roads, power, pays NECO, WAEC, electricity charges

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 December 2023 0

…as Bago wins Governor of the year award By Tom Okpe The Niger State Government under Governor Mohammed Bago, has invested N20 billion in upgrading some rural roads and providing solar electrification to some far situated villages. The administration equally spent over N2 billion on clearing backlog of debt owed the National Examination Council, (NECO) […]

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Niger State transformation agenda ‘ll be achieved through PPP – Special Adviser

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 December 2023 0

By Saka Bolaji The Special Adviser to Niger State governor on Public Private Partnership (PPP), and a Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Hon. Jonathan Vatsa has asserted that the administration’s urban and rural transformation agenda through Public Private Partnership initiatives is achievable. Varsa who spoke to journalists in Minnaat the

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Niger signs pact with UAE firm to plant one billion trees

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 December 2023 0

By Tom Okpe The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) with Blue Carbon Organisation, for a carbon capture project to plant one billion new trees on 760, 000 hectares of land in the State. Signing of the carbon capture project was on the sidelines of the ongoing COP-28 Climate […]

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Agriculture: Niger State, German firm sign MoU on comprehensive farm estate

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 November 2023 0

By Tom Okpe The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Mohammed Bago has signed an agreement with the management of Sun Farming in Germany, for a comprehensive farm estate in the State. The agreement, expected to take effect immediately, is part of the Governor Bago’s efforts to reposition the State among the Committee of State’s in […]

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President Tinubu, 500 others to attend Green Economy Summit in Niger State

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 October 2023 0

BY SAKA BOLAJI All plans have been concluded for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to attend the first ever Green Economy Summit and the unveiling of the Niger State Green Economy Blueprint to guide developmental choices of action in the state. The two- day Green Economy Summit is scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2023, in […]