Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has tackled the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, over alleged poor treatment of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…