The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NGF) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s directive to security agencies to track down and apprehend terrorists responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan-Daji market in Niger State. The forum strongly condemned the Read more…
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent terrorist attacks on communities in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State, describing them as “heinous” and “brazen.” Naija News reports that the attacks, which Read more…
The presidency on Sunday disclosed that the remaining 130 schoolchildren previously kidnapped by bandits in Niger State were rescued following a military-intelligence-driven operation. The disclosure was made by Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Read more…
A Nigerian Air Force jet has reportedly crashed near Karabonde, in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, with both pilots surviving the incident. The crash was first reported by a Niger State-based online digital television network, Lapai TV, Read more…
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has ordered the closure of schools across the state following the abduction of some students and staff of St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School, Papiri community, in Agwara Local Government Area. He also assured Read more…
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has stirred controversy among religious leaders after announcing that clerics must obtain licences within two months and submit sermons for review. Naija News reports that the governor, during a TVC interview, declared: “Everyone going to Read more…
The federal government has expressed sadness over the death of about thirty-two persons in a boat accident which occurred in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The government, in a statement on Friday, by the Minister of Information and Read more…
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has dissolved his entire cabinet. However, Naija News reports that the governor reinstated the Secretary to State Government, the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff and some principal officers. This was Read more…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 486 medicine premises in Niger State for various regulatory infractions, including operating without licenses, engaging unqualified personnel, and unauthorized sale of controlled drugs. The Head of Enforcement at the PCN headquarters, Read more…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has ordered the immediate shutdown of Badeggi FM Radio in Minna, the state capital. Naija News reports that this was communicated in statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, who disclosed Read more…