Niger govt, striking workers reach agreement

Niger govt, striking workers reach agreement

According to DAILY POST, an agreement has been reached between the labour union and the state government, led by Governor Mohammed Bago, following the strike by the Niger State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. The indefinite strike, which commenced on Wednesday, was called by the NLC after the state government failed to meet … Read more

Ban on alcohol stirs controversy in Niger, sellers fear clampdown

Ban on alcohol stirs controversy in Niger, sellers fear clampdown

Chika Otuchikere writes that although Niger State Government has denied the ban on alcoholic drinks, some local governments are insisting that the drinks remain banned in their areas Niger State is a signatory to the Islamic Sharia law which allows the Islamic or Sharia law to operate side by side with the English or conventional … Read more

President Tinubu gives orders on food prices

The mass protest in Minna, Niger State, against the worsening economic situation rattled the Bola Tinubu administration has been a major concern tp President Bola Tinubu. This protest has partly influenced the decision of the president to issue marching orders to relevant officials to work out immediate measures to check rising food prices in the … Read more

Niger: APC’s Ndagi-Baba wins Lavun Constituency rerun election

Niger: APC’s Ndagi-Baba wins Lavun Constituency rerun election

Alhaji Jibrin Ndagi-Baba of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has emerged victorious in the just concluded State House of Assembly rerun election for Lavun Constituency in Niger State, as per DAILYPOST.informationguidenigeria Ndagi-Baba scored 21,393 votes to defeat his closest rival, Baba Yusuf Dabban of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who polled 20,802 votes. In a … Read more

Missing Ogun banker faked abduction over N1.7m debt – Police

The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that one Olumide Openaike, a staff member of a Microfinance Bank, Kemta Oloko, reported to have been missing and found in Mokwa, Niger State staged his abduction over N1.7m debt. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed this to our correspondent on Tuesday. … Read more

JUST IN: Missing Ogun banker found in Niger

JUST IN: Missing Ogun banker found in Niger

Mr. Olumide Openaike, a staff member of a microfinance bank in Kemta Oloko, Abeokuta, who had been missing since Wednesday, January 17, has been found in Mokwa, Niger State.JAMB Portal The banker’s wife, Temitope, who also works at a microfinance bank in Onikolobo, Abeokuta, broke the news about her husband’s discovery. She said, “I am … Read more

Niger gov signs 2024 budget into law

Niger gov signs 2024 budget into law

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has officially signed into law the state’s 2024 budget, amounting to N613.2 billion. This significant move came just hours after the state assembly passed the budget, indicating a swift and efficient legislative process.JAMB Portal Governor Bago issued a stern warning to officials within his government regarding the handling of state … Read more

Nigerian Air Force Strikes Neutralize Terrorist Leader Yellow Jambros in Niger State

Nigerian Air Force Strikes Neutralize Terrorist Leader Yellow Jambros in Niger State

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully carried out an air strike, leading to the neutralization of several terrorists, including the notorious terrorist and kidnap kingpin known as Yellow Jambros.NYSC Portal This operation, part of the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch, took place in the Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. According … Read more

Niger: NLC asks Gov Bago to suspend appointment of executive directors for govt agencies

Niger: NLC asks Gov Bago to suspend appointment of executive directors for govt agencies

The Niger State branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has asked Governor Muhammad Umar Bago to halt the hiring of executive directors to government agencies and parastatals.informationguidenigeria The Niger State NLC made the demand in a letter sent to the State House of Assembly on Wednesday during a peaceful demonstration. See Other Top Stories: … Read more

17 die in Niger road crash, 208 injured – FRSC

17 die in Niger road crash, 208 injured – FRSC

17 people have reportedly lost their lives in a severe road accident that took place at Takalafia village, located on the Yawuri Expressway in the Magama Local Government Area of Niger State. The crash, described as a lone incident, occurred around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. The spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bisi … Read more