Friday, June 26, 2026

Kontagora

February 1, 2025

FG, IFAD-VCDP empowers 27,302 farmers in Niger

Ms Isah said the VCDP project is being implemented in Bida, Katcha, Wushishi, Kontagora, Shiroro, Borgu, Edati and Mokwa local government areas.

Nigerian farmers
May 24, 2024

Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye backs Niger mass wedding of 100 Niger orphans with donations

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has thrown her weight behind the mass wedding of 100 female orphans in Niger, showering gifts on the girls.

Niger mass wedding and minister Uju
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
December 31, 2023

Governor Bago promises developmental policies, programmes in 2024

Mr Bago explained that it would be work from day one of the new year.

Governor Umaru Bago
October 8, 2023

FRSC denies seeking FG’s permission to bear arms

The assistant corps marshal and corps public education officer, Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this on its X handle on Sunday.

FRSC
October 8, 2023

FG should allow us bear firearms to protect ourselves from road users, criminals: FRSC

The FRSC said its operatives need adequate protection from road users and suspected criminals who attack them while discharging their official duties.

FRSC officials
September 15, 2023

FG to resettle over 22,000 IDPs in Niger: Minister

She added that government plans to expand its social register to accommodate and capture the IDPs in its various social interventions.

IDPs
September 10, 2023

Niger palliatives committee pledges transparency in distribution process

Mr Bmitosahi gave assurance that the stakeholders would monitor the process to ensure that it was transparent.

Niger map
September 1, 2023

Niger govt. constitutes committee to distribute N5.2 billion palliatives

“You will go to jail if you are caught diverting the palliatives,” he said.

Gov. Umaru Bago
August 10, 2023

Flood displaces five communities in Niger state

Mr Garba stated this while giving update on the current flood situation in the state.

Photo of a flooded community used to illustrate the story (Credit: PG)