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"How Some Northerners Made It Difficult For Jonathan To Defeat Boko Haram" – Former Gov Of Niger, Babangida Aliyu
Babangida Aliyu, a former governor of Niger State, shares his thoughts on the zoning of the presidency, insecurity in the country and other issues As a former governor, what will you say were some of your legacies in Niger State? I have set a standard for any governor to be judged in terms of what he has done or what he has not done. We mobilise -
War Brewing In Niger Delta As Itsekiri Youths Threaten Chevron Nigeria Ltd. Shutdown (Video)
Trouble is brewing in Delta State where youths of the Itsekiri ethnic nationality have asked Chevron Nigeria Limited to recognise only their four communities in the Joint Investigation Visit to address the oil spill at the Abiteye Oil Field or risk a total shutdown of activities.They made their intentions clear during a protest at the affected com -
Tinubu Donates N50m To Niger Over Rising Insecurity In The State
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress, has donated N50 million to the Niger State Government, on Thursday.The former Lagos State governor made the donation towards the fight against insecurity in the state, ThePUNCH reports.Tinubu made the donation during a visit to the Government House in Minna where he was receive -
Over 200 People Have Lost Their Lives To Bandits In Last 17 Days In Niger State
Sani Bello, the Governor of Niger State, has that 220 citizens comprising 165 civilians, 25 security personnel and 30 local vigilantes were killed by bandits in the last 17 days. He declared that the bandits were taking citizens on a merry-go-round and only a robust deployment of modern technology would tame their activities.He spoke with State Ho -
Tinubu’s Money Will Be Collected, APC’ll Give Ticket To Osinbajo – Ex Niger Gov, Babangida
Former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will give its presidential ticket for the 2023 general elections to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.Speaking on Tuesday at the ongoing 2022 annual lecture of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kano State, the former governor while referrin -
BREAKING: President Buhari Declares War Against Bandits, Terrorists, Boko Haram In Niger
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared major military operations against the bandits and Boko Haram terrorists plying their trades in Niger State, North Central Nigeria.According to a release by his spokesman, Shehu Garba, the President gave the order in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the nation’s Armed Forces.Niger State has suffere -
PICS: Man Set His Mother Ablaze In Niger, Claims She Intruded In His Marital Affairs
The Niger State Police Command has paraded a 39-year-old man, Stephen Jiya, who was arrested for the murder of his mother, Mrs Comfort Jiya. The deceased, a former Principal of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Sabon Wuse and Maryam Babangida Girls’ Science College, Minna, died after she was set ablaze by Stephen.Comfort was in her kitchen a -
Bandits Kidnap 3 Chinese Electric Engineers In Niger State
Three Chinese workers have been kidnapped by bandits in Niger state.The bandits were said to have kidnapped the workers at Zungeru hydropower dam project in the state.Two security guards were also killed during the attack.Ahmed Matane, secretary to the state government, confirmed the incident.In a statement, Wasiu Abiodun, police public relations -
Police Arrest Ward Head, Three Ladies Over Death Of Abuja Prince, Sa'adu In Hotel In Niger
The Niger State Police Command is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shocking death of an Abuja prince inside a hotel in Suleja on New Year eve, December 31. The deceased identified as Sa'adu Bala Pai, an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), was the son of Sarkin Pai, the chief of Pai under -
SAD: How Family Of Four, Three Others Perish In A Boat Mishap In Niger
A middle-aged man, his two wives and eldest son have perished in a boat mishap in Niger State yesterday.The incident happened in Zhigiri village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.Our Correspondent reliably gathered that the husband identified as Mallam Mu’azu Babangida his two of his wives and his eldest son were among others travell -
BREAKING: Suspected Bandits Storm Niger State Community, Kill 16 Worshippers
Suspected bandits have stormed a community in Niger state and killed sixteen persons. According to TheNation, the victims were performing their morning prayers in a mosque when the bandits attacked. The tragedy took place in Ba’are village in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State on Wednesday. The bandits stormed the village on motorcycle -
Political Step? Singer Davido Meets Minister Of Niger Delta Affairs Godswill Akpabio (PHOTO)
Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio has called on privileged individuals in the society to emulate the philanthropy gesture of the Music icon, David Adedeji Adeleke aka #Davido, and join hands with him in his quest at making life meaningful for the poor in the society.Akpabio made the call while receiving on courtesy, -
17-Year-Old Zainab Abu Marries Boko Haram Member Against Father’s Wish In Niger State
A 17-year-old girl, Zainab Abu has voluntarily got married to a Boko Haram member in the Kurebe community of Niger State. The incident happened in October after the insurgents had flooded, settled in the community and begun to indoctrinate young residents in strange Islamic creeds. According to a resident who spoke to Foundation for Investigative -
Niger State Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello Bans Sales Of Motorcycles For Security Reason
Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger State has banned the sale of motorcycles in the state.Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Matane, said in a statement issued in Minna on Saturday that the ban resulted from incessant security challenges in some parts of state.He stated that the ban was also informed by the fact that bandits and kidnappers -
JUST IN: Boko Haram Kidnap 22 Girls In Rafi, Niger State For Marriage
Gunmen suspected to be members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect have allegedly kidnapped a total of 22 girls in Kurebe community in Rafi local government area of Niger State on Thursday.It was learnt the gunmen stormed the community and whisked the girls between 14 and 17 years purportedly to marry them.It was gathered that before the abduction, the -
Unknown Gunmen Reportedly Abduct 30 Passengers In Niger
Gunmen have abducted 30 passengers at Garin Gabas in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.It was gathered that the victims were kidnapped on Wednesday in three separate vehicles comprising an eighteen-seater bus and two other vehicles.The bandits in their large number carrying dangerous weapons stormed Zungeru Garin Gabas highway shooting spo -
I’ll Complete Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, 2nd Niger Bridge Before 2023 – President Buhari
The key projects are being executed under the Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF). The president stated this at the opening of a two-day Mid-Term Ministerial Performance Review Retreat organized to assess progress made towards the achievement of the nine key priorities of this Administration.He used the occasion of the retreat, the -
Angry Niger Delta Students To Shut NDDC Headquarters Over Non-Payment Of Bursary
Some Nigerian students under the aegis of the Niger Delta Students Union Government have scheduled a protest against the Niger Delta Development Commission for Tuesday, October 12, 2021, according to SaharaReporters.The protest is an agitation for the students' bursary payment and proper funding of the education sector in the Niger Delta regi -
UPDATE: Niger Gov, Sani-Bello Appoints 7th Emir Of Kontagora, Mohammed Barau
Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has appointed Alhaji Mohammed Barau Kontagora as the 7th Emir of Kontagora.Mr Emmanuel Umar, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, announced this during a press conference at the Government House in Minna on Wednesday.The New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the appointment f -
Illiteracy, Unemployment Aiding Banditry – Niger Govt
The Niger State Government has lamented about the worsening menace of banditry, attributing it to unemployment, illiteracy and other factors.The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, stated this at a one-day symposium on banditry and insecurity in the state organized by the Centre for Historical Research and Docum -
Boko Haram Orders Residents To Marry Off Their Daughters At 12 As They Take Over Communities in Niger State
Boko Haram has allegedly taken over communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.It was reported that the insurgents who ordered residents of the communities not to recognise any constituted authority, also told them to marry off their daughters at the age of 12. Resident of the area and Co-Convener of Concerned Shiroro Youths, Bell -
Niger Gov. Abubakar Sani Bello Confirms Death Of 2 Soldiers & Injuries To 12 Others
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has confirmed the death of two soldiers and injuries to 12 others in the recent Kagara attack.Sani Bello issued the confirmation when he visited the injured soldiers receiving treatment at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Specialist Hospital, in Minna the state capital.Speaking to journalists, the gove -
Boko Haram Has Taken Over 500 Communities In Niger State - LGA Chairman Cries Out
Boko Haram insurgents have taken over more than 500 communities in Shiroro LGA, Niger State, according to Shiroro chairman Suleiman Chukuba.Speaking with journalists on Friday, September 30, Chukuba said not less than 8 wards in the LGA are now under Boko Haram siege.He said the affected areas are Manta, Gurmana, Bassa-Kokki, Allawa, Kurebe, Kusha -
How Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Niger Permanent Secretary, Ibrahim Garba's Son
Unknown gunmen on Friday kidnapped Dr Ibrahim Garba, Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Transport and his son.Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Monday Kuryas, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Minna on Saturday, NAN reports.He said the father and son were kidnapped from their home in Zungeru in Wushishi Local Governme -
Governor Wike Threatens To Place Curse On Minister Of Niger Delta Affairs, Akpabio (Video)
A video has surfaced online showing the moment River state governor, Nyesom Wike threatened to place a curse on Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio.The duo was having drinks when the Rivers state Governor made the comment. This drew laughter among those present. Watch The Video Below;[html] -
BREAKING: Residents Flee As Bandits Invade Emir of Kagara’s Palace In Niger
Gunmen on Tuesday allegedly invaded the palace of Emir of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.The gunmen, it was gathered, stormed the palace around 6pm.It was gathered that the gunmen arrived on about 20 motorcycles, carrying three persons each, and shooting sporadically to scare residents of the area.It was learnt that a lot of traders in -
PHOTOS; Travelers Stranded As Protesting Trailer Drivers Block Road In Niger
Hundreds of road travellers from the northern part of the country have been stranded in the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State as protesting trailer drivers block the Mokwa-Jebba Road in the state.It was learnt that the blockage of the road which is vital in connecting many commuters from the northern part of the country to the southern re -
Motorists Stranded Protesting Trailer, Tanker Drivers Block Minna-Suleja Road In Niger
Motorists have decried the obstruction of traffic flow on the Minna-Suleja road by trailer and tanker drivers on protest at Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area of the state.They urged the Niger State Government to urgently step in to ensure easy vehicular movement on the road.The protesting drivers blocked the major road on the Gurara bridge b -
Car Of Murdered Pilot Na'allah Found In Niger Republic, 2 Suspects Arrested
Two men who allegedly killed pilot Abdulkarim Na’Allah, the eldest son of Sen. Bala Ibn Na’Allah, in Kaduna have been arrested. Also, Abdulkarim’s stolen car has be found in Niger Republic, according to a report by NAN. Na’Allah, the senior, is the Senator representing Kebbi South senatorial district. The command Public Relations Officer, -
Abducted Niger State Traditional Ruler, Dodo of Wawa Reportedly Regains Freedom
The abducted traditional ruler of Wawa, also known as Dodo of Wawa of Borgu Kingdom in New Bussa Local Government Area of Niger State, has regained his freedom.Its was reported that the traditional ruler, Dr. Mahmud Ahmed Aliyu was kidnapped in his palace at about 10pm last week Saturday by bandits dressed in military uniform.The gunmen who arrive
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