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Niger State

February 21, 2024

Use your talents, energy for nation-building, Niger governor advises corps members

The governor said that corps members were agents of socio-economic change and national transformation.

Gov. Umaru Bago
February 20, 2024

Niger govt. threatens to sanction teacher of pupil who criticised Tinubu, sought politicians’ death in school debate

Though the Niger State Ministry of Education has threatened to sanction Master Abdulkadir’s debate coach, many Nigerians support his stance.

Governor Umar Bago and blurred photo of Abdul-Kabiru Abdulkadir
February 8, 2024

Nigerians urged to be more patient with Tinubu’s harsh economic policies

“I call on Nigerians to be patient and calm over the alarming rate of food insecurity. I am optimistic of a better future when food would be surplus,” said a group.

NIGER RESIDENTS PROTESTING
February 8, 2024

Price control bill scales first reading at Niger parliament

A bill for a price control board to regulate the price of essential commodities has scaled first reading at the Niger House of Assembly.

Food stuff (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
February 6, 2024

Protest: Niger governor bans residents from mass purchase of food item 

Mr Bago blamed the hike in the prices of food items on traders storming local markets to mop up grains and convey them to neighbouring states.

Governor Mohammed Bago, market
January 27, 2024

FG, Niger restate commitment to tackling food inflation

“Niger easily offers itself for massive agricultural production.’’

Governor Mohammed Bago
January 25, 2024

Gov. Bello preaches peace as deposed monarch’s successor gets staff of office

“I promise to serve with humility, integrity, dedication and to uphold the traditions and values of our kingdom.’’

Yahaya Bello, Seidu Akawe-Salihu,
January 22, 2024

335 deaths, 2,055 injuries recorded nationwide in road crashes in one month: FRSC

He said that the figure was slightly lower than the 350 deaths recorded within the same period in 2022.

A road accident scene used to illustrate the story
January 15, 2024

Boat capsized with 100 passengers in Niger: NSEMA

Mr Baba-Arah noted that the boat was carrying passengers estimated to be around 100, including goods, grains, and other valuables.

Boat mishap
January 9, 2024

N-HYPPADEC takes over Bida water works project in Niger

He said the takeover was to ease access to portable water in Bida town and its local government area.

HYPPADEC