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Umar Bago

August 3, 2025

Badeggi FM closure assault on press freedom: ADC 

According to him, there were institutions saddled with the responsibility of ensuring compliance.

Bolaji Abdullahi and Gov. Bago
June 10, 2025

Borno governor donates N300 million to Niger flood victims

Mr Zulum stated that the donation was to complement efforts of the Niger State Government in tackling the disaster.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
April 23, 2025

FG, Niger collaborating to drive national prosperity, says minister Idris

“Niger is a great example of how such collaboration can work to bring real prosperity to Nigeria,” he added.

Information minister, Mohammed Idris (credit: Cable)
April 22, 2025

‘No tolerance for rascality in Niger,’ Gov Bago orders arrest of people with dreadlocks

“No tolerance for rascality in Minna,” Mr Bago said in a viral video on X on Tuesday, “Anybody you find with dreadlocks, arrest him, shave his hair and fine him.”

Governor Umar Bago and dreadlocks used to illustrate this story
January 18, 2025
Governor Mohammed Bago
January 18, 2025

Petrol tanker explosion kills 50 in Niger

He urged residents of the area to remain calm and cooperate with emergency responders.

Fuel tanker explosion
January 18, 2025
Governor Umaru Bago
January 3, 2025

Shiroro stakeholders back Gov. Bago, hail developmental strides

He called on leaders at all levels to continue to support Mr Bago’s vision of transforming Niger.

Governor Umaru Bago
November 29, 2024

22 died in Niger boat accident: Official

A boat mishap that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger has claimed 22 lives

Sokoto boat mishap [Photo Credit: Dailypost]
October 17, 2024

Niger govt establishes price control, monitoring board

The Niger government has established the state price control and monitoring board, approved by Gov

Governor Mohammed Bago