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Shock As Visitor Collapses, Dies In Niger State Government House
Sahara Reporters
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SaharaReporters gathered that the deceased had gone to see the Chairman, Niger Food Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, Sammy Adigun. A man, identified only as Gregory, has died after collapsing during a visit to the Government House...
Ekiti State Residents Benefit from Fidelity Food Bank Program
News Diary Online
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August 4, 2025
As part of its ongoing commitment to community development and the fight against hunger, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated hundreds of food packs to residents of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State through its flagship Fidelity Food...
Sahel’s junta leaders plan new investment bank
Semafor
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The military-ruled nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are planning to create a new investment bank to reduce their reliance on foreign donors for financing development projects. The initial capital for the bank will come from a “set of taxes...
After Demanding Enforcement of S’Court Judgement on LG Autonomy, Niger LG Boss Suspended
This Day
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August 4, 2025
Laleye Dipo in Minna One week after dragging the Niger state government to court over the tenure and funding of local governments, the Chairman of Chanchaga local government of Niger state Mr Aminu Ladan has been suspended from office. Alhaji...
Badeggi Radio Aired 3 Programmes About Govt Shortcomings in Niger. Gov Bago Sealed Station Shut
Foundation for Investigative Journalism
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August 3, 2025
Niger State Governor Muhammed Bago ordered the closure of 10-year-old Badeggi Radio Station operating in Minna, the state capital, on Saturday. Speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus meeting held at the Government House, Bago...
Government urges evacuation from high-risk areas as floods ravage Niger communities
Premium Times
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August 4, 2025
Severe flooding has struck parts of Niger State, destroying farmlands in Kafin Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area, and submerging at least 18 communities in the Lapai Local Government Area. The affected communities include Dere, Eshi, Apataku,...
SERAP Gives Niger Gov 48 Hours To Reverse Badeggi FM Shutdown
Daily Independent
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August 4, 2025
1 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Umar Bago, governor of Niger State, to immediately reverse the arbitrary and unlawful decision to strip Badeggi FM radio station of its licence, reinstate the station’s...
IPI, NGE, others slam Niger gov over order on radio station
Daily Trust
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August 4, 2025
The directive of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State for the shutdown of Badeggi FM Radio in Minna, the state capital, is generating a storm. Bago had directed the State Commissioner of Police and Commissioner for Homeland Security,...
NHRC calls on Niger governor reverse closure of independent radio
Premium Times
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August 3, 2025
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday called on Niger State Governor Umar Bago to unseal an independent media outlet, Badeggi FM Radio he ordered to be shut down. PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Bago on Friday directed the...
Charcoal trade endangering forest sustainability, FG warns
Punch
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August 3, 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria has stated that charcoal trade is a threat to forest sustainability and livelihood in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office, Office of the Secretary to the Federal Government, Dr. Aishetu...
SERAP gives Niger State Governor 48 hours to reverse ‘unlawful decision to shut down Badeggi FM’
National Accord Newspaper
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August 3, 2025
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Umar Bago, governor of Niger state to “immediately reverse the arbitrary and unlawful decision to strip Badeggi FM radio station of its licence, reinstate the...
SERAP Urges Niger Governor to Reinstate Badeggi FM’s Broadcast Licence
Lagos Post Online
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August 3, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, to immediately reverse the “arbitrary and unlawful decision” to revoke Badeggi FM Radio’s license. In an open letter dated August 2, 2025,...
Grok 3 will be out in six months, says Elon Musk
The National News
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Elon Musk has confirmed that Grok 3, the newest version of his tech company xAI's generative artificial intelligence chatbot, will be released in about six months. Mr Musk also said on his platform X that xAI has open‑sourced its current AI...
SERAP Gives Niger Gov 48 Hours To Lift Ban On Badeggi FM
Leadership
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August 3, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Niger State governor, Umar Bago to reverse his decision to strip Badeggi FM radio station of its license, or face legal action. SERAP also requested...
SERAP gives Niger governor 48 hours to reverse ‘unlawful decision to shut down Badeggi FM’
News Diary Online
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August 3, 2025
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Umar Bago, governor of Niger state to “immediately reverse the arbitrary and unlawful decision to strip Badeggi FM radio station of its licence, reinstate the...
Inside Africa’s Financial Vanguard: Defining the future of strategic leadership
Nairametrics
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August 2, 2025
Introduction: The Shift from Financial Management to Strategic Innovation Africa’s finance professionals are increasingly stepping into roles far beyond traditional accounting or budgeting. In today’s volatile global economy, there are some that...
Reverse Unlawful Shutdown of Badeggi FM Within 48 Hours – SERAP Tells Niger Governor
The Will
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August 3, 2025
August 03, (THEWILL) — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Governor Umar Bago of Niger State 48 hours to reverse the “arbitrary and unlawful” shutdown of Badeggi FM Radio Station, or face legal action. SERAP, in...
Charcoal Trade Threat To Forest Sustainability, Livelihood – FG
Leadership
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August 3, 2025
The federal government says the charcoal trade threatens forest sustainability and livelihood in the country. The permanent secretary, Ecological Project Office (EPO), Office of the Secretary to the Federal Government, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, said...
SERAP gives Niger governor 48 hours to reopen Badeggi FM
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 3, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday gave Niger State governor Mohammed Umaru Bago 48 hours to reverse his decision to shut down an independent radio station in Minna, reinstate its licence and withdraw a threat...
SERAP gives Niger gov 48 hours to reopen Badeggi FM
Punch
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August 3, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has given Governor Umar Bago of Niger State 48 hours to reverse what it described as the “arbitrary and unlawful” shutdown of Badeggi FM 90.1, an independent radio station in Minna, the state...