The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed sadness over the loss of lives and property following an oil tanker explosion that led to the death of 37 people in Niger. The First Lady, in a statement, sympathized with Gov. Umar Bago and the people of Niger. “I commiserate with Gov. Bago, and the people … Read more
The Niger State Government has established a task force on illegal mining activities in the state. The Acting Governor of the state, Mr Yakubu Garba, who inaugurated the task force in Minna on Monday, also announced the conditional lifting of a ban on illegal mining in the state. Garba said that the terms and reference … Read more
There was panic in Kakaki village, located in the Paikoro local government area of Niger State as two brothers, identified as Zubairu Ibrahim and Sadiq Ibrahim, tragically lost their lives when a mine collapsed over the weekend. The incident followed three previous mine collapses in the Shiroro and Paikoro areas in recent months. It was … Read more
Niger State Police Command says it has found the lifeless body of baby suspected to be a day old in a farmland in Tayi village of Minna, Niger. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Waisu Abiodun, made this known on Tuesday in Minna. He said that on August 9, the GRA Police Division received … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has sanctioned the payment of a N20,000 wage award for every civil servant in the state. This decisive action is a direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide appeal, urging state governments to alleviate the financial strain on their populace amid escalating economic hardships. … Read more
Niger Govt Confirms NAF Fighter Jet Killed 6 Children Matane said the incident which occurred last week is being investigated, adding that the children were killed during a raid on the terrorists. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Group Vows To Sue Goodluck Jonathan If He Fails To Declare For Presidency APC Ticket: Tinubu, Amaechi At … Read more
He explained that the activities of the terrorists have forced many residents of the community to migrate to safer grounds… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Government has again raised an alarm over the activities of Boko Haram terrorists in at least five communities in Rafi and Shiroto Local Government Areas of the … Read more
Court has sacked popular Nigerian Emir. EKOHOTBLOG reports that High Court sitting in Minna, Niger State has sacked Alhaji Mohammed Barau Kontagora as the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of the Kontagora Emirate. This online news platform understands that the order followed the hearing of an ex parte motion brought before the court by 15 … Read more
Governor Bello has appointed a new Emir of Kontagora. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Niger State Government has announced the appointment of Mohammed Barau Kontagora as the Seventh Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora. The appointment of the new Emir was disclosed via a statement by the Niger State Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development & … Read more
Gunmen have kidnapped Niger Permanent Secretary and his granddaughter. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the Permanent Secretary, Niger state Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Musa along with his granddaughter. It was was gathered that the Permanent Secretary was abducted in his house in Zungeru after he returned from a … Read more