Stop Using Militants To Protect Oil Pipeline In Niger Delta, Coalition Tasks Tinubu

The Civil Society Coalition for Mandate Protection, (CSC-MAP), a coalition of 95 civil society groups spread across Nigeria, has advised President Bola Tinubu to put a stop to the tradition of using armed militants to protect oil pipelines. The coalition …

Niger Junta Appoints New Benin Envoy In Olive Branch Move

  Niger’s junta chief has named a new ambassador to Benin in the latest sign of thawing tensions between the two west African neighbours, according to a decree published on Wednesday. Chaibou Kadade was appointed as ambassador by General Abdourahamane …

Bago: Reps laud Niger governor on performance, say he’s worthy ambassador

The House of Representatives, has lauded the outstanding performance of Governor of Niger State, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, describing him as a worthy ambassador of the parliament. Bago was a member of the House through the 7th, 8th and 9th assembly of the …

Niger proposes N1.2tr for 2025 fiscal year

Niger State’s Executive Council has proposed a massive N1.2 trillion budget for 2025 fiscal year. This proposal was unveiled by Commissioner of Budget and Planning Mustapha Ndajiwo during a Government House Council meeting, as announced by the Governor’s …

Ardova HPL: Safety Babes, Niger Utd win, Pillars, Kings lose

The leaders of the Ardova Premier Handball League, Safety Babes, defeated Rivers Queens 36-27 on Wednesday, the opening day of the second phase of the 2024 season. The Safety Babes were the better team in the encounter but the Angels from Port Harcourt …

Safety Babes, Niger United excel as Kano Pillars, Kings lose

Leaders of the Ardova Premier Handball League, Safety Babes, opened their campaign in the second phase of the championship with a 36 to 27 victory over Rivers Queens at the indoor sports hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.   The Safety Babes were the …

Niger state residents decry frequent crashes due to truck drivers’ recklessness

Niger Appoints Ambassador to Benin Republic in Peace Gesture

Niger’s military leader has appointed a new ambassador to Benin, indicating a possible easing of tensions between the two West African countries, as reported in a decree released on Wednesday. General Abdourahamane Tiani appointed Chaibou Kadade as the …

Reps laud Niger governor over agricultural revolution

The House of Representatives has lauded the strides made by the Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, in revolutionising agricultural activities in the state. The commendation followed a motion of personal explanation moved by Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos) …

Niger State Governor Proposes 2025 Budget Of Over ₦1 Trillion

The draft budget was presented to the Niger State Executive Council for approval during their meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Speaking on the budget figures, the State Commissioner of Planning, Mustapha Ndajiwo, told the council that the budget …