Niger-Update

FARMER GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO APPROVES SIX MONTHS MATERNITY LEAVE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS IN NIGER STATE.

Farmer Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved six months maternity leave for Niger State Civil servants.

The farmer Governor gave the approval during the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna.

Farmer Umaru Bago explained that the six months maternity leave is aimed at affording women ample time to take good care of themselves and their newborns, as well as help them become more productive when they resume.

The farmer Governor directed the Head of Service, Abubakar Sadiq Idris,to work out modalities for proper implementation of the policy.

The policy was approved by the farmer Governor as part of efforts aimed at protecting maternal and child health in line with international best practices

Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
12/5/2025.

🚨 BREAKING: Protest Rocks Abuja!

Youths stormed the streets of Abuja demanding the immediate release of activist and influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). He was reportedly arrested by the Nigeria Police Force, though details remain unclear.

Protesters chanted: “He’s not a thief! Release VDM!” as they marched toward the EFCC office in Jabi. The arrest has sparked outrage online — even foreigners are reacting.

👉 What’s your take on this?

🚨 BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Ex-Refinery Bosses Over Missing $2.9 Billion 💸

The EFCC has arrested former Managing Directors of Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries over alleged mismanagement of $2.9 billion meant for refinery repairs. One ex-MD reportedly had ₦80 billion in his account!

Despite claims of refinery operations resuming in 2024, Port Harcourt and Warri are barely functional, raising public anger. Experts now call the recommissioning a “charade.”

Even ex-NNPCL GCEO Mele Kyari is under probe alongside 13 others.

🇳🇬 Nigerians are demanding answers: Where’s the money? Where’s the fuel?