Yakubu Garba
12 Sep
The Niger State Government has announced that it has not yet finalized plans to implement the new national minimum wage of N70,000 for workers, amid the current economic challenges and rising prices of goods. While reaffirming its commitment to the wage increase, the government stated that payment will begin "once the necessary template is finalized…
23 Aug 2024
Niger State government has condemned the attack by bandits on the Anguwan Mai-Giro community in part of Rafi and Shiroro Local Council of the state, which led to the loss of some lives.
22 Aug 2024
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…
13 Aug 2024
In the aftermath of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, the Niger State government has lauded stakeholders and residents for withdrawing participation and embracing dialogue instead.
27 Jul 2024
Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umaru Bago, has commenced the payment of gratuities to the first batch of 335 retirees in the state. The governor, represented by his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, at the payment ceremony, presented cheques to some of the retirees. Bago stressed that state government, in its determination to address all issues affecting pensioners…
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The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has called for urgent reforms to address overlapping laws and regulations in the gas sector, which continue to increase the cost of doing business. The president of the association, Akachukwu Nwokedi, delivered this critical message during a goodwill address at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2025, themed "Aligning Nigeria’s…
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While Nigerians continue to bask in the euphoria of a crash in food prices, traders who have hoarded grains are bemoaning the 40% drop in prices between December and March 2025. In December, many traders bought grains for storage, intending to sell when prices rose by February-March, as has been the norm in the last…
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President Bola Tinubu has granted automatic employment to 774 fellows of the National Health Programme, ensuring their absorption into the workforce after their one-year tenure. Tinubu made the announcement on Thursday during the presidential launch of the programme in Abuja. Addressing the young fellows assigned to monitor Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across all 774 local…
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The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Professor Jimoh Famakinwa of the Department of Philosophy. According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, Professor Famakinwa began experiencing abnormal breathing during a departmental meeting on Wednesday. Concerned colleagues quickly intervened…
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Students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), on Wednesday, staged a protest against what they described as a deliberate attempt by some external forces to destabilize their university. The students accused the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) National Women's Committee of being allegedly sponsored to disrupt the peace and smooth academic calendar through…
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The wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has broken her silence on the controversy trailing the Nigerian Senate, stating that the chamber remains a "mature" institution that must be treated with respect. Her remarks come amid allegations of sexual harassment against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and abuse of power by Senator…
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Ekiti State Government, on Thursday, launched the Personal Identification Number (PIN) and reflective jackets for commercial motorcycle operators (Okada riders) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and regulate their operations in the state. Recall that due to alleged criminal activities perpetrated by some individuals believed to be motorcycle operators in Ekiti State, the…
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The Senate on Thursday placed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) on suspension over allegations of breaching Senate rules. But in an immediate reaction, Natasha, who rose without recognition by the Senate President, shouted, "This injustice cannot be sustained!" Adopting the recommendations of its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, the Senate vowed to…
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old, Wasiu Aliu, a suspected armed robber, in the Sagamu area of Ogun State. Aliu was apprehended at about 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday while trying to flee from Sagamu to Ikorodu on an unregistered Bajaj motorcycle. The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Thursday, confirmed that the suspect…