Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has directed security operatives to arrest anyone wearing dreadlocks. Governor Bago issued the directive during a security meeting held in Minna on Tuesday. He stated that the measure was part of efforts to curb the resurgence of insecurity… Arrest anyone with dreadlocks — Niger Govt orders security operatives …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Niger State Government has imposed a curfew on commercial motorcycle operators (Okada riders) and Keke NAPEP drivers in Minna, the state capital, from 6 pm to 6 am daily. Governor Mohammed Umar Bago announced the decision during a stakeholders’ meeting, citing the need… Insecurity: Niger Govt bans Okada, Keke NAPEP from 6pm to 6am … Read more
The member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will convene in Ghana on Tuesday to deliberate on the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc. The meeting, which will span two days, Tuesday and Wednesday aims to evaluate… ECOWAS To Discuss Niger, Mali, And Burkina Faso Withdrawal … Read more
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed a stabbing incident that resulted to the death of a community member, Mohammed Abo’ore, in the Fadikpe area of Minna. The Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, Waisu Abiodun, confirmed this on Monday. He said that the victim was… Thugs stab man to death in Niger …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and the Republic of Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, are set to meet, as face-off between the two nations gradually eases. Henzodaily reports that this was as a result of a meeting between Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister,… Tinubu, Tchiani To Meet After 20 Months Face-off …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Niger State Police Command has reacted to a trending video alleging that five suspected kidnappers were arrested, but only three were charged to court. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the five suspects were involved in two separate… Niger Police Command reacts to allegations concerning arrested kidnappers …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has apprehended 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State. The commission said the suspects were nabbed in Bida and Minna LGAs. According to a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head,… EFCC arrests 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Niger State House of Assembly has pledged to take decisive action against thuggery and youth restiveness in the state, particularly in Minna, the state capital. The Speaker, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, made this announcement while addressing journalists after a closed-door… Niger lawmakers to take decisive step against thuggery, youth restiveness …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
A tragic mining site collapse has claimed the lives of four miners in the Farin-Doki area of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. It was gathered the incident occurred on Sunday and involved the same mining company, African Minerals and Logistics Limited, responsible for a… Four miners killed, two seriously injured as mining pit collapses … Read more
Two miners from Kano State have lost their lives following the collapse of a mining pit in Niger State. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to journalists in Minna, stating that the tragedy occurred on Sunday… Mining pit collapses, kills two miners in Niger …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more