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The foreign minister of junta-ruled Niger has summoned the charge d'affaires at the Nigerian embassy, accusing the neighbouring nation of "serving as a rear base" to "destabilise" the country, Niger state television said. Relations between Nigeria and its northern Sahel neighbour Niger have been tense since the military took over in Niamey in 2023 and…
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The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has signed into law the 2025 appropriation bill of over N1.558 trillion. Bago performed the statutory duty after the State Assembly had passed the budget within a week Bago lauded the efforts of the legislators for the expeditious scrutiny and passage of the bill, describing it as unprecedented.…
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A bomb explosion has claimed one life, while four other persons were confirmed injured in Bassa village of Shiroro Local Council in Niger State. A source from the area stated that the incident happened when the victims were on their way to the farm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the morning. Ahmed Almustapha, a…
15 Dec
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday in Abuja officially approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc. The decision, taken by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of West Africa. Disclosing this decision at the…
15 Dec
Thirty-nine people have been killed in two attacks in recent days in western Niger, near the border with Burkina Faso, Niamey's defence ministry said Saturday. "Two horrific tragedies happened in the communities of Libiri and Kokorou, criminals cornered by constant operations by defence and security forces launched attacks on defenceless civilian populations," the defence ministry…
14 Dec
To mark the 2024 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNBCH) Week, the Niger State Ministry of Primary Health Care, in collaboration with Yomola Goodwill Foundation (NGO), organized a road walk to raise awareness about the significance of the week and the activities planned for the benefit of mothers and children. Gabriel Adewale Olarewaju, a representative…
14 Dec
The wife of the Niger State governor, Hajiya Fatima Bago, has distributed a variety of foodstuffs to no fewer than 40 groups and associations. The distribution exercise was held at the Women’s Multipurpose Center, Minna, on Friday, 13th December 2024. Speaking to the beneficiaries before the flag-off of the distribution, Bago told the large gathering…
14 Dec
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary Health Care, Niger State, has held a week-long training for 240 frontline health workers on Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) with the theme: Adequate Nutrition. The training was held in the Bida Local Government Area of the state.…
12 Dec
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has presented N1.5trillion 2025 budget to the House of Assembly. The budget tagged, "Budget of Hope for Sustainability and Food Security" was presented by the Governor at the flow of the State Assembly complex in Minna, on Thursday, 12th December 2024. The 2025 budget is higher than the 2024…
11 Dec
The federal government has stressed the need for Nigerians to reject shortcuts to wealth and embrace integrity, hard work, and the opportunities provided through various government initiatives to improve citizens' lives. The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lenre Issa Onilu, made this call during the Stakeholders Engagement and Town Hall Meeting, which…
11 Dec
Governor Umaru Bago has announced that his administration is aligned with the AGILE initiative to ensure the education of the girl child. He revealed that Niger State will launch a 10-year programme offering scholarships to 1,000 female students annually to pursue courses in nursing, medicine, and other medical-related fields. Bago made the announcement at a…
11 Dec
Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago of Niger State has directed the Ministry of Education, especially school farms, to collaborate with HarvestPlus Nigeria to produce macronutrient-fortified crops for school children. Bago made the directive while declaring open the 10th Nutritious Food Fair in Minna, an event focused on promoting nutritious food and public health. He also proposed…
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