Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has sworn in six newly appointed commissioners with a charge to discharge their responsibilities diligently and put the interest of the state above personal considerations. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Council Chamber of ...

The Federal Government has declared ₦250 million support package for the families of the 37 victims who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the support ...

Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, has said that the deaths of 37 artisanal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were unfortunate, noting that the incident had attracted significant local and international ...

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, says the state government was not informed about the arrest and detention of suspected illegal miners who later died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Bago disclosed this ...

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has declared a 24-hour curfew in Minna, the state capital, after unrest was reported in parts of the city. The curfew takes effect immediately after the Friday Jumu’ah prayers and will remain in force until ...

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has unveiled the residential layout plan for a proposed 500-unit housing estate in Kontagora, as part of efforts to expand urban infrastructure and provide affordable housing for residents. Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Bago disclosed ...

The Niger State Government has prohibited private schools from holding graduation ceremonies, directing all private educational institutions to replace them with Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremonies to recognise students’ achievements. The policy, introduced through the Niger State Private Schools Board, is ...