Tag: #NigerState
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NIGER IMPOSES CURFEW ON COMMUNITIES OVER COMMUNAL CLASHES
The Niger state government has imposed a curfew on some communities in Rafi Local Government Area following renewed communal clashes over farmland disputes that has so far claimed many lives and destroyed property. Governor Umaru Bago of Niger, represented by his deputy, Mr Yakubu Garba, said this during a visit to the communities affected by…
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NOA SENSITISES SULEJA STUDENTS TO BAN ON ‘SIGN-OUT’ PRACTICE
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has sensitised students of Government Secondary School (GSS), Suleja, to the ban on “sign-out” practice among graduating students. Speaking, the Zonal Coordinator, NOA in Suleja, Alhaji Mohammad Awwal said the practice was banned following an incident that occurred in Ogun. He explained that the recent trend, known as “sign-out,” involved…
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ETSU NUPE CAUTIONS TRADITIONAL RULERS AGAINST HARBOURING CRIMINALS
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has cautioned district heads and community leaders in Bida Emirate against harbouring criminals. Speaking at a meeting with district and community heads on Thursday June 11 in Bida, Etsu Nupe, who is also the Chairman, Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, expressed concern over the surge in criminal activities. The…
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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE CONCERN OVER RISING TEENAGE DRUG ABUSE
Some stakeholders in the health and education sectors have expressed concern over the increasing rate of drug abuse among teenagers in Suleja, Niger State. The stakeholders, on Monday June 1, warned that the growing trend posed serious threats to public health, education, security and national productivity. A medical practitioner at General Hospital, Suleja, Dr Ibrahim…
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FRSC DEPLOYS 600 PERSONNEL, EMERGENCY UNITS FOR EID-EL-KABIR SAFETY IN NIGER
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State has deployed 600 personnel to ensure safe and smooth travel during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. According to Sector Commander A’ishat Sa’adu, the special operation will begin on May 25 and will cover major highways across the state. The command has also mobilised 12 patrol vehicles, one tow…
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GOV. BAGO URGES APC CANDIDATES IN NIGER TO STAY UNITED AFTER PRIMARIES
Governor Umaru Bago has urged APC candidates who emerged from the party’s House of Representatives and Senate primaries in Niger State to remain united and focused ahead of the general elections. Speaking in Minna after the announcement of the primary results, Bago cautioned the party’s flag-bearers against assuming victory in the general elections. He advised…
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FIRST BATCH OF NIGER PILGRIMS DEPARTS FOR 2026 HAJJ
The first batch of 345 intending pilgrims from Niger State has departed Minna for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise. Officials said the Flynas Airline flight took off late Monday night from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, with pilgrims from Chanchaga and Borgu Local Government Areas onboard. Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago…
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DHQ DENIES CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN SHIRORO AIRSTRIKES
The Defence Headquarters says recent airstrikes carried out in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State were targeted strictly at armed bandits and not civilians. According to the military, the operation followed intelligence reports about the movement and gathering of armed groups in parts of the area. The strikes reportedly targeted locations in Katerma, Bokko,…
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WINDSTORM WRECKS NYSC CAMP, BAGO ORDERS SWIFT REPAIRS
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has directed the immediate repair of buildings damaged by a windstorm at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Paiko. The storm left a trail of destruction male hostels, the multipurpose hall, kitchen, staff quarters, and parts of the state coordinator’s residence were all hit. Despite the damage, no lives were…
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NIGER DEPUTY GOV CONDEMNS BANDIT ATTACK ON TWO COMMUNITIES
Authorities promise justice and stronger security after a deadly bandit raid in Niger State leaves lives lost and communities shaken. Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba has condemned the bandit attack on Erena and Bagna communities in Niger State, describing the assault as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement by his Press Secretary, Ummikhaltume Abdullahi-Kuta, Garba…
