#Niger State

Jonathan Vatsa, a member of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State and former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, has advised Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to select a Christian running mate for the 2027 governorship election. He cautioned that failing to do so could lead to a loss of support for the party, citing concerns over the marginalization of Christians.

The Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside the Niger State Government, has conducted training for 100 youths, women, and agripreneurs in hydroponic farming. This initiative was organized by Amaiza Enterprise Company Limited, Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF), Luqknight Limited, and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with the Niger State Agency.

Eight staff members of the Niger State Internal Revenue Service (NSIRS) have been detained by the police for allegedly diverting billions of naira from state revenue. The suspects are currently held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), where detectives are conducting further interrogations and auditing financial records, according to sources.

Residents of Diko town in Niger State organized a protest, featuring masquerades, against the proposed acquisition of 500 hectares of farmland intended for an industrial solar farming project. The demonstration highlighted cultural elements as the community expressed their opposition to the land acquisition plans.

The Niger State House of Assembly has suspended plenary sessions indefinitely due to ongoing disputes with the executive branch, raising concerns about the legislative process in the state. The suspension reflects unresolved issues that have led to tensions between the two arms of government, according to Punch Politics.