Mohammed Umar Bago
20 Jan
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Dapo Abiodun, has described the tanker fire that claimed 86 lives and injured 25 others along the Dikko-Maje Road in Suleja, Niger State, as a devastating tragedy.
27 Aug
The Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor on Digital Media and Strategy, Abdulberqy Usman Ebbo, has said efforts to ensure the landmark successes on Governor Bago's New Niger Agenda that the state government has embarked on with the construction of 100 units of Level 2 Primary Health Care (PHCs) will be achieved without hitches…
22 Aug
Mr. Yakubu Garba, Acting Governor of Niger, has condemned bandits’ attack on the Anguwan Mai-Giro community, a border community between Shiroro and Rafi Local Government Areas of the state. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Press Secretary to the Niger Governor, on Thursday in Minna. Garba, who described the attack…
10 Jun 2024
In a landmark deal, The Alternative Bank has signed a N14 billion deal with the Niger State government valued at over N 14 billion, to finance the delivery of 5000 electric tricycles to drive social impact, youth empowerment, business growth and economic prosperity in the state.
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Retired soldier Tiamiu Adepegba nostalgically reminisces about the ‘good old days’ when food items were far cheaper. He grew up in an era of relative abundance when his income was enough to cater to his food needs. However, for many in Africa’s most populous country, putting food on the table is becoming rocket science. Rising…
28 mins ago
Former military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) is set to launch his long-awaited autobiography. Titled, A Journey In Service, it will be released on February 20, 2025, at the event billed for the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
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FBI agents who participated in the investigations that led to now-abandoned criminal charges against President Donald Trump are expected to be fired in a sweeping purge of the top US law enforcement organization, US media reported Friday. Dozens of FBI agents involved in the probe of Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol on January…
31 mins ago
A Delta State High Court in Asaba has dismissed the legal challenge brought by Prince Oyowoli Emiko against the succession of Ogiame Atuwatse III as the Olu of Warri.
33 mins ago
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the forceful invasion and closure of Joy FM 96.5, Otukpo, by the Benue State government, calling it a brazen assault on press freedom and democracy.
35 mins ago
The Lagos State Government has stated that making false alarm, including prank calls to the state fire and rescue service, poses danger to the society . According to the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Gbenga Oyerinde, out of 1,952 incident calls received by the state in 2024, 578 were false alarm. Oyer8nde made…
38 mins ago
Nigerian singer-songwriter Teniola Apata better known as Teni the Entertainer has always been known for her bold and unapologetic lyrics, and her latest single Money is no exception.
55 mins ago
When I got married to Carol in 1986, I used to wonder why she used to get frustrated over some minor things. What I used to do, then, was to help her quickly get the tasks fixed.
58 mins ago
When the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) decided to erect a fence to prevent intrusions along the rail lines, especially at Agege Railway Station, now Babatunde Fashola Station, it seemed little attention was given to providing convenient alternative routes for the many residents affected by this decision.
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has provided Nigerians with a detailed guide on how to report loan apps that engage in harassment, particularly after loan repayment failures. Online loan apps have become a popular choice for many Nigerians seeking quick financial relief. However, some lenders resort to aggressive tactics, including sending embarrassing…