Niger gov mourns as deputy loses wife
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, on Tuesday, expressed sadness over the death of the wife of his deputy, Hajia Zainab Garba. The PUNCH learnt that Hajiya Garba died on Monday after a brief illness. The Chief Press Secretary…
Niger govt arrests nursing mothers, teenagers at illegal mining sites
Minna— The Niger State government has carried out raids on some of the illegal mining sites across the state where many of the erring miners were arrested. Top on the list of those arrested include aged women, nursing mothers, their…
Nigerian pilgrims starving in Saudi Arabia —Gov Bago
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has tackled the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, over alleged poor treatment of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. Bago, in a series of tweets, yesterday, alleged that the commission is not providing enough food…
Another mine collapse in Niger state claims three lives, one injured
A devastating mine collapse in Niger State, Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of three people and the injury of one, just over a fortnight after a similar incident at the Shiroro mine trapped over 50 miners. The latest tragedy…
Two soldiers wounded, hospitalised as bandits attack Niger military base
Bandits operating in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, have launched a surprise attack on a military base, leaving two soldiers wounded. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, and according to reports, one bandit was…
Niger gov grants 30 prisoners amnesty
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, on Tuesday, granted amnesty to 30 inmates at the old and new Correctional Centres in the state capital, Minna. The gesture was part of the activities to mark the first anniversary of his…
Demolition of Madalla market aims to alleviate traffic congestion
Niger State authorities have taken action to shut down and demolish the popular Thursday Weekly Madalla Market in Suleja Local Government Area. This market has long been known for causing significant gridlock on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, prompting concerns from both…
118 inmates escape as rainstorm destroys Niger prison
A devastating heavy rainstorm on Wednesday night led to the escape of 118 inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, North-Central Nigeria, as critical parts of the facility were damaged. The disclosure was made through a…
Army vows revenge after terrorists kill six soldiers
The Nigerian Army pledged on Sunday to avenge the killing of two officers and four soldiers by terrorists in Niger State on Friday. According to the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Nwachukwu Onyema, the personnel were killed in…
Bandits demand N290 million for release of pregnant woman, 3 kids, others in Niger state
Bandits operating in Niger state have demanded a staggering N290 million as ransom for the release of seven individuals, including a pregnant woman and three children, who were abducted from the Kuduru community in Tafa Local Government Area (LGA) of…