Abdulrasheed Maina, embattled former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), has been extradited to Nigeria from Niger Republic. He was received by men of the Nigeria Police Force at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday. Maina was arrested in Niger Republic on Monday after fleeing Nigeria. Maina is being charged with misappropriation and … Read more
Niger, Workers’ Salaries Niger has commenced payment of November salaries on percentage to civil servants in the state. The action was despite the ongoing negotiations between the Organised Labour and Government over the issue, Ekohotblog gathered. Civil servants across Niger confirmed to The Nation the receipts of 50 to 70 per cent of their expected … Read more
Mamadou Tandja Former President of Niger, Mamadou Tandja is dead. Niger government confirmed his death in Niamey on Tuesday but did not state the cause. The former leader had been ill for several years and was flown to France, Germany and Morocco for treatment. The government of the country declared “three days of mourning throughout … Read more
Road Gov. Sani Bello of Niger has directed the reopening of the Minna-Bida road Gov. Sani Bello of Niger has directed the reopening of the Minna-Bida road to articulated vehicles, to ease transportation of goods and services. He gave the directives at a news conference, after a meeting chaired by the Chief of Staff to … Read more
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has commiserated with the victims of tanker explosion in Lambata, Gurara Local Government Area where houses, shops and vehicles were destroyed. Governor Sani Bello in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Mary Noel-Berje expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident involving two tankers. The Governor assured that Government will … Read more
Houses, Shops Burnt As Tanker Explodes In Niger Ekohotblog, September 7, 2020… Fire outbreak has razed Houses, cars and properties after a loaded tanker with petrol collided with a trailer and exploded in Niger state, Ekohotblog reports. Our correspondent gathered that the incident, occurred around 11pm on Sunday and up until this moment, details of the losses are yet … Read more
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the killing of a foreign national by suspected bandits, who was abducted together with a Nigerian between Yankila and Regina villages in Rafi Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the Command had earlier confirmed their abduction. Read Also: Gunmen … Read more
Niger’s government has extended a state of emergency to the entire region that surrounds the capital Niamey and suspended access to a giraffe reserve where six French aid workers and two Nigeriens were shot dead. Attackers on motorbikes ambushed the group on Sunday while they were driving through the reserve, a popular destination for expatriates … Read more
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed shock over the death of a veteran broadcaster with the Voice of America (VOA) Hausa Section. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary Mrs Mary Noel-Berje, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello described the deceased as a compatriot and hard-working broadcaster who distinguished himself, contributing immensely to both … Read more
Two teenagers were reportedly shot dead in Minna, Niger State, for allegedly encroaching into a farm and damaging produce. Police in the state said three suspects had been arrested in connection with the killing. According to the police, the suspects, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, 41, Nuhu Ahmadu, 27 and Safulai Ahmadu, 23 all of Kpapi village, … Read more
He announced his resignation during the ongoing plenary session. His resignation was contained in a letter submitted to the Speaker and read on the floor. The former Deputy Speaker was however silent on why he had resigned. Read Also: Breaking!!! NDDC Saga: Akpabio Replies the House, Denies Accusing Members of Getting 60 Percent NDDC Contracts … Read more
The Niger State Government has flagged off the rehabilitation of the Minna City Gate-Chanchaga Road despite the economic crisis facing the Country. The rehabilitation work which would gulp 403 Million Naira is expected to be completed in sixteen weeks as captured in the contract agreement. The Chief of Staff to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello who … Read more
The newly appointed Registrar and Chief Executive Officer National Examinations Council, NECO Professor Godswill Obioma says he has come up with an 11 point agenda to move the examination body forward Professor Obioma stated this when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello after assuming office … Read more
No fewer than five persons were reportedly killed after bandit attacked four communities in Shiroro local government area of Niger state. Among those killed was a pastor. The communities involved are Nankuna, Nansa, Eburo and Lagodo in Erena District in Shiroro local government area. According to The Nation, the bandits got air support from an … Read more
Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Bello Agaie has died of Coronavirus diseases. Niger State Governor, Sani Bello, disclosed this on Friday in Minna, the state capital. According to a statement on Thursday night by Mary Noel-Berje, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Abubakar Sani, the late Agaie died of coronavirus disease. … Read more
At least nine persons were kidnapped and one killed after armed Bandits stormed Kagara, the headquarters of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger state. A retired Secretary General of Kagara Hospital, Mr. Joshua Twaki, was killed in the attack while nine others, including a six- month- old child, were kidnapped. Also read: Nigeria’s Insurgency War Gains … Read more
Tension grips dwellers of Onitsha Niger Bridge and its environs on Wednesday morning, as a tanker loaded with petrol, smashed on the bridge, and spilt its contents. This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Sector Command, R.C. Pascal A. Anigbo. An eyewitness … Read more
Niger on Tuesday received a consignment of herbal tea that Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina has touted as a powerful remedy against the novel coronavirus. Baptised COVID-Organics, the drink is derived from artemisia — a plant with proven efficacy in malaria treatment – and other indigenous herbs. Rajoelina hopes to distribute the infusion across West Africa … Read more
The operatives of the Niger Police Command have frantic search have apprehended one Patience Roberts at Maraba in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State for impersonation. The Niger Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Adamu Usman, disclosed this in an interview with correspondents in Minna on Saturday, where he noted that Patience always introduced herself to … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the terrorist attack in Inates, western region of Niger Republic, which claims 67 military personnel, with 34 people still unaccounted. Buhari, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, sent condolences to the families of those affected as well as the government … Read more