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Agwara

October 23, 2025

We’ll defend ourselves against bandits; no ransom, no negotiation, Governor Bago declares

“I will not negotiate or pay ransom to bandits. The moment we start paying, they will open shop on our heads and keep kidnapping people,” the Niger governor said.

bandits and Governor Mohammed Umar Bago
May 9, 2024

FG presents 1,437 metric tonnes of food items to Niger

The NEMA DG also alerted the governor to the 2024 seasonal climate prediction and urged preparedness.

Governor Umaru Bago
September 19, 2022

SEMA warns against activities on river banks as flood kills 14 in Niger

The agency said the warning was as a result of the discharge of water from the Kainji and Jeba hydro dams located in the state.