Tag: Niger

Councillors Task State Government to Investigate Suspended LG Chairman

By Ahmad Babangida, Minna The Legislative Arm of Shiroro Local Government Council of Niger State has called on the state Governor, Abubakar Bello to set up an investigative Committee against…

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FG Warns of Impending Flooding on Rivers Niger, Benue

The Federal Government has warned of potential river flooding on the Rivers Niger and Benue, stating that a large volume of water is flowing through these rivers towards the Niger…

Secondus, Dr Babangida Aliyu Working For APC or PDP in Niger?

By Yahaya Mohammed It is almost a year now that the people’s Democratic Party in Niger state has being run by a caretaker. This is alien to the Party Constitution…

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Niger Republic Bars Nigerians with ECOWAS Passport

The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport.  The move follows Niger's withdrawal from…

21 Killed, 40 Kidnapped in Niger

Up to 21 persons have been killed and 40 kidnapped in a fresh attack on communities in Shiroro Council of Niger State. Dozens of gunmen on motorcycles reportedly stormed four…

Bandits Kidnap 18 Passengers in Niger

Eighteen passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) have reportedly been kidnapped by bandits. The attack occurred at Yakila village, Rafi Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.…

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Niger Govt Confirms Information Commissioner’s Abduction

Mary Noel-Berje, Chief Press Secretary to Niger state Governor, Sanni Bello has confirmed the abduction of commissioner for information, Mohammed Sani Idris. Berje, in a statement issued on Monday, said the…

Abducted Niger State Commissioner Regains Freedom

The Niger State Commissioner for information, Alhaji Muhammed Sani, who was abducted by gun men in his home has regained freedom. Recall that the commissioner was abducted from his home…

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We Are Working With FG To Deploy Drones To Fight Insecurity – Niger Government

Ahmed Matane, secretary to the Niger state government, says the state is working with the federal government to deploy drones for tackling insecurity in the state. Matane, speaking on Tuesday…

Shops, Cars Burnt as Trailer Collides With Tanker in Niger

Several shops, houses and varying properties have been consumed by a fiery furnace caused by a collision between a trailer and tanker conveying petrol. According to reports, the sad incident…

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