5 d. ago Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup: Organisers Confirm September 18 Kick

The competition to dethrone Ogbomro Grammar School, Uvwie, as champions of the Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup has officially commenced, following the release of the timeline for the 2025 edition of the tournament. Ogbomro Grammar School clinched the title by defeating Umutu Secondary School 2-0 in the final of the seventh edition of the revamped Principal […]

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7 d. ago Niger Gov Bago Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Key Principal Officers

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, on Monday,  announced the dissolution of his cabinet while retaining some key principal staff in his office. The governor made the disclosure during the State Executive Council meeting held at the Council Chamber in Minna. He explained that the move was necessary to reposition his administration for greater efficiency. […] The post Niger Gov Bago Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Key Principal Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bandits invade Niger communities days after after Gov’s safety assurance

Tribune Online Bandits invade Niger communities days after after Gov’s safety assurance Barely a week after Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, granted an exclusive interview on national television, assuring citizens and investors that the state was safe and free from hunger, suspected bandits have reportedly taken over several communities in the Akere axis of Zungeru, Wushishi Local Government Area. Bandits invade Niger communities days after after Gov’s safety assurance Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger Governor Bago preaches peace, religious tolerance as Niger Baptist Church marks 114th anniversary

 Gets Christian youths Association endorsement for 2027 From John Adams, Minna Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has urged members of the two main religions in the state to embrace tolerance and peaceful co-existence, saying that it is the only way to guarantee peace and harmony. He nevertheless assured that his administration will be fair […] The post Niger Governor Bago preaches peace, religious tolerance as Niger Baptist Church marks 114th anniversary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Mokwa: Niger govt records 70% success in flood relief — Council Chairman

Tribune Online Mokwa: Niger govt records 70% success in flood relief — Council Chairman The Executive Chairman of Mokwa Local Government Council, Niger State, Hon. Abdullahi Jibrin Muregi, has praised Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for providing ₦1 billion as an intervention fund for victims of the recent flood disaster in the area. He also commended the delivery of 30 out of the 50 promised trucks of grain intended to […] Mokwa: Niger govt records 70% success in flood relief — Council Chairman Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Army appoints new GOCs, Provost Marshall, DMI, others in shake

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian Army has carried out a minor reshufflement with the appointment of new Principal Staff Officers(PSOs), General Officer Commanding(GOC), and other senior commanders to head its various units and formations across the nation. Under the new arrangement, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, is now the General Officer Commanding(GOC), 2 Division, […] The post Army appoints new GOCs, Provost Marshall, DMI, others in shake-up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bago Seeks Deeper Collaboration With Traditional Rulers To End Insecurity

Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has called for a deeper collaboration with traditional institutions in the state to address insecurity in parts of the state. The governor made the call when he paid homage to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora at his palace in Kontagora. He expressed concern over the insecurity that is bedevilling the […]

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3 w. ago Niger Governor Bago tasks Traditional Rulers on security challenges in the country

 Calls for collaboration  From John Adams, Minna Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the traditional rulers in the country has a great role to play towards addressing the security challenges bedevilling the country, adding that what is needed is proper collaboration between the government and the traditional institution to bring the situation […] The post Niger Governor Bago tasks Traditional Rulers on security challenges in the country appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago JUST IN: Oyebanji dissolves cabinet, retains six commissioners 

Tribune Online JUST IN: Oyebanji dissolves cabinet, retains six commissioners  The Secretary to State Government (SSG), Professor Habibat Adubiaro, in a statement on Monday morning, said the dissolution affected the commissioners, special advisers and director general. JUST IN: Oyebanji dissolves cabinet, retains six commissioners  Tribune Online

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4 w. ago SERAP, NGE sue Niger gov, NBC over alleged intimidation of Badeggi FM

Tribune Online SERAP, NGE sue Niger gov, NBC over alleged intimidation of Badeggi FM The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Niger State governor, Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over what they describe as the ongoing intimidation, harassment, and threats against Badeggi FM Radio, Minna, and its owner, Shuaibu Badeggi. The suit desigbated FHC/L/CS/1587/2025), […] SERAP, NGE sue Niger gov, NBC over alleged intimidation of Badeggi FM Tribune Online

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4 w. ago SERAP, NGE want court to stop Niger governor, NBC from intimidating Badeggi FM

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Umar Bago, Niger state governor and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the ongoing intimidation of Badeggi FM Radio, Minna, and the threat to shut down the station and weaponize the NBC and law enforcement agents to further […] The post SERAP, NGE want court to stop Niger governor, NBC from intimidating Badeggi FM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago SERAP, NGE Sue Niger Governor Over Threat To Close Badeggi FM Radio

SERAP (Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project) and NGE (Nigerian Guild of Editors) have sued Niger Governor Umar Bago over threats to close Badeggi FM Radio. The suit, marked FHC/L/CS/1587/2025, was filed on Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos. SERAP and NGE are seeking a perpetual injunction restraining the governor and the Nigerian Broadcasting […] The post SERAP, NGE Sue Niger Governor Over Threat To Close Badeggi FM Radio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago SERAP, NGE sue Gov Bago, NBC over intimidation of Badeggi FM

By Seyi Babalola The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have dragged Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to court over alleged intimidation, threats, and plans to shut down Minna-based Badeggi FM. In a suit filed at the Federal High Court in […] The post SERAP, NGE sue Gov Bago, NBC over intimidation of Badeggi FM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NGE, SERAP Ask Court To Protect Niger Radio Station From Intimidation

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to restrain the Niger State governor, Umar Bago from shutting down a private radio station, Badeggi FM Radio. The NGE and SERAP also asked the court to stop the Governor from weaponising the […]

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last month NGE, SERAP Sue Gov Bago, NBC Over Threat On Niger Radio Station

They said that unless the reliefs sought were granted, the governor would continue to harass the radio station and its owner and might weaponise the NBC against the station. The post NGE, SERAP Sue Gov Bago, NBC Over Threat On Niger Radio Station appeared first on Channels Television.

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