Barring a last-minute change, the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba, may resign from office “any moment from now.” Multiple sources confirmed to Daily Nigerian that Garba had begun moving some of his belongings out of the official residence over the weekend,… Niger Deputy Governor Set To Resign, Packs Belongings Out Of Official Residence … Read more
The Arewa Think Tank (ATT), a northern advocacy group, has expressed strong support for Niger State Governor Umar Bago’s recent executive order aimed at tackling crime and insecurity in the state. In a statement, ATT emphasized that the governor’s actions are lawful and necessary to… Arewa Think Tank backs governor Bago’s executive order to combat … Read more
A 30-year-old man identified as Stephen has reportedly taken his own life in Ikumi Shako Ward, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, barely a month after the death of his wife. Sources say Stephen’s second wife passed away in March 2025, leaving him devastated. Since… Man commits suicide after wife’s death in Niger …C0NTINUE … Read more
Commissioner of Police, Niger State, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has assured officers of his commitment to fair and just leadership in the state. The CP made the promise during his maiden conference with senior officers, including Heads of Departments, Area Commanders,… Niger police commissioner pledges fair leadership, charges officers to enhance security …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has reversed his controversial directive ordering security operatives to arrest individuals with dreadlocks in Minna, the state capital. The governor’s original instruction, given during a security meeting at the Government House on Tuesday,… Governor Bago Backtracks On Dreadlocks Directive In Niger State …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has directed security operatives to arrest and treat anyone found with knives and sticks as armed robber. Henzodaily reports that this pronouncement coincided with the governor’s imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew across Minna on… Niger Gov Orders Security Operatives To Treat Anyone Found With Knives And Sticks As Armed Robber … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded in the Fadikpe area of Chanchaga Local Government Area, Niger State, as Mohammed Abolore, a commercial bank driver in Minna, was fatally stabbed by suspected miscreants on Sunday night. According to a statement from the Niger State Police Command, the… Bank driver killed while assisting vigilantes in Niger …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, in a bid to curb the growing insecurity in Minna, the state capital, has announced a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am. The move follows a recent surge in attacks and killings across the city. During a security meeting held at the Government House on… Niger State Imposes Dusk … Read more
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, is set to resume flight operations on April 23, 2025. This was confirmed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in a post on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. In his… Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport To Resume Operations On April 23 … Read more
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have apprehended four suspected kidnappers in Rijau Local Government Area, recovering firearms allegedly used in their operations. According to sources available to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the arrest followed a report… Four Kidnap suspects nabbed in Niger, arms recovered …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>