Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Umaru Bago

June 12, 2026

Niger deputy governor urges commitment to democratic culture

He said Nigeria’s democratic journey had recorded significant milestones since the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba
June 7, 2026

Niger launches agency to regulate private healthcare services

The agency is mandated to register, regulate, monitor and evaluate all private health facilities in the state.

Governor Mohammed Umar-Bago
May 22, 2026

Niger govt. urges construction companies to improve road diversion notices

The commissioner made the appeal in a statement issued on Friday in Minna.

Road diversion sign
April 22, 2026

Gov. Bago distributes over 100 vehicles to Niger govt officials

The vehicle presentation took place at the Government House in Minna.

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March 3, 2026

Gov Bago inaugurates new health facilities in Niger

Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated modern health facilities aimed at ending medical tourism and strengthening specialised healthcare delivery.

modern health facilities
February 28, 2026

Gov Bago tasks Niger residents on patience amid infrastructure overhaul

Mr Bago noted that power distribution was a private-sector venture but said the state was engaging the AEDC to improve supply.

Governor Mohammed Bago
January 6, 2026

Army deploying resources, leveraging technology to tackle insecurity: COAS

The army chief noted that sustained collaboration between the military and the state government was crucial to achieving lasting peace and stability.

The new COAS, Maj.- Gen. Waidi Shaibu
November 15, 2025

Niger govt, IFAD records milestones in rice, cassava value chains

Ms Isah reaffirmed the programme’s commitment to boosting agricultural productivity and improving rural livelihoods.

November 1, 2025

Gov Bago lauds voter turnout, women’s participation in Niger LG polls

Mr Bago described the turnout, especially in his ward, as unprecedented.

Voters
September 1, 2025

Cabinet dissolution a mid-term review of Niger govt’s performance: Bago

The governor said that the government was large, and people could be deployed to various portfolios.

Governor Umaru Bago