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…
Niger governor urges National Assembly to probe N90bn Hajj subsidy
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has called on the National Assembly to probe the N90 billion released for 2024 Hajj subsidy operation. The governor made the call on Sunday in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim,…
UN food programme targets Nigeria, others
The United Nations World Food Programme has launched a new initiative to provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance to eight countries in West and Central Africa, aiming to support 7.3 million people during the current lean season. The program will…
Names of fleeing Niger inmates released
In a bid to expedite the recapture of escaped prisoners, the Nigerian Correctional Service has released the database of inmates who fled from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre. The escape, which has raised significant security concerns, prompted immediate action…
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…
NNPCL Uncovers 122 Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has identified 122 illegal oil refining sites across the Niger Delta region within the past week. Additionally, a filling station in Akwa Ibom State was shut down for selling illegally refined fuel to…
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…