Tag: Niger Governor
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FMC Bida Worker Allegedly Beaten, Forced To Roll On Ground Over Criticism Of Niger Governor
By Paul Joseph A staff member of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, Yahaya Dzukogi, has allegedly been assaulted and whisked away by local security operatives in Niger State after criticising Governor Umar Bago over alleged imposition of candidates following the recently concluded APC primary election. Dzukogi, said to be from Emi Ajiya Nupe in…
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BREAKING: Youths Attack Niger Governor Bago’s Convoy, Destroy Vehicles, Injure Aide
By: Sunday Ameh Angry youths in Bida, Niger State, on Sunday attacked the convoy of Governor Umar Bago, vandalising several vehicles and injuring a top government official following a botched cash distribution exercise. Eyewitnesses told SaharaReporters that the governor had earlier promised residents financial gifts ahead of the forthcoming local government election and had asked…