The Brigade Commander of 31 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Minna, Brig. Gen. M. U. Jibo, has stressed that the army and the police maintain a cordial relationship in Niger State. Jibo, who spoke during a visit by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman,… No friction between Army, Police in Niger – Commander, … Read more
A lawmaker representing Suleja, Gurara and Tafa Federal Constituency, Adamu Lokoja, in Niger State, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). APC Chairman in the state, Aminu Bobi, formally welcomed Lokoja into the party at its… PDP lawmaker joins APC in Niger …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
A violent confrontation occurred in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, when a police operation turned dangerous as a suspect attacked officers with a knife and cutlass. The incident took place in the Anguwan-Daji community in Chanchaga Local Government Area during a… Suspect neutralised after attacking police officers with knife, cutlass in Minna … Read more
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has emphasised the strength of his partnership with his deputy, Yakubu Garba, saying, “We are a team, and they can’t break us.” This statement comes on the heels of rumours recently circulating in the state, alleging that the… Niger: We’re team – Gov Bago debunks rumours of rift with … Read more
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has emphasised the importance of equipping the state’s workforce with modern mining skills to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable mining operations across the state. Governor Bago also disclosed plans to send an executive… Gov Bago to equip Niger workforce with modern mining skills …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
One person has been confirmed dead following a violent clash between rival gangs at a wedding ceremony in the Bayan-Waya area of Kontagora, Niger State, on Saturday. The incident, which was reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama through his official X handle on Tuesday,… One killed as rival gangs clash at wedding in Niger State … Read more
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Minna has ordered the remand of six individuals, including a married woman, in correctional custody for alleged kidnapping. The court ruled that it lacks jurisdiction to try the case, despite the defendants’ pleas. The accused, A’isha Sani,… Court remands 6 for alleged kidnapping in Niger …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Niger State Police Command has announced that a total of 56 tricycles and 94 motorcycles have been impounded since the enforcement of the 6 pm to 6 am movement restriction for tricycles and motorcycles began on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. The command made this known in a… Police impound 56 Keke NAPEP, 94 motorcycles … Read more
The Association for Civil Society on Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition, ACOMIN, Niger State has appealed to the government to increase support in the fight against malaria. This appeal was made during the commemoration of World Malaria Day at Bosso community with… Group begs Niger govt for increased support in Malaria fight …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Stephen Moses, a young man in Ikumi village, Shako District, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, has committed suicide after the death of his youngest wife. According to a source, Stephen, 30, had since the death of his second wife in March this year battled mental and… Man commits suicide after youngest wife’s death … Read more