Niger State

Some former councillors on Thursday staged a protest over alleged non-payment of their three years benefits amounting to N1.27 billion by the Niger State Government.Malam Garba Umar who spoke on behalf of the 274 former…

Niger state government had received the sum of N1.9 billion from the Federal Government Conditional Cash Transfer programme since its introduction in 2016, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouk has said.…

The Niger State Government has said that it was collaborating with a private farm, Maizube Farms in Bosso Local Government Area to develop its livestock sector.Mr Haruna Dukku, Commissioner for Livestock and…

The Niger state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has tested positive to the coronavirus.The Governor made this known through his official twitter handle.He revealed that his tests results came back positive, adding that he has…

Nigerians have accused President Buhari's administration of being friendly to Boko Haram insurgents who have shown no mercy in terrorising citizens of the nation.This is coming after United States government rescued their citizen…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger on Wednesday issued certificates to 801 corps members of the 2019 Batch ‘C’, Stream two.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the certificates were issued to them during a low-key…

The Police Command in Niger has arrested 13 suspects over alleged armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearm and dealing in Indian hemp in different parts of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Wasiu…

The Niger State Commissioner of Education, Hajiya Hannatu Salihu, has directed the introduction of an alternative model for schools with a high population in adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines.She gave the directives during…

No fewer than 50 houses and properties worth millions of Naira have been submerged and destroyed by flood in Gallah ward of Agwara Local Government Area of Niger. SEE ALSO: NEMA Distributes Fertilizers, Farm Inputs To Edo Farmers The…

The Police Command in Niger has arrested one Peter Ayemoba, of Rafin Sanyi area in Suleja Local Government Area, for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his two daughters.The police also announced the arrest of another suspect who…

The Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) Niger chapter  has appealed to the state government for more  window period during the lockdown to enable its members operate.Its Chairman, Mr Ayuba Oluobor, made the appeal…

The Niger State Command of the Nigeria Police has warned the members of the organised transport sector in the state and beyond against embarking on night trips.SEE ALSO: Lockdown: Emir of llorin Sues for PeaceThe state Commissioner…

The Niger State Government has relaxed the curfew imposed as part of measures to curb the spread of coronavirus disease in the state.The new curfew takes effect from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. beginning from April 5 as against the earlier…

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has commiserated with victims of banditry attacks in Gurmana and other communities in Shiroro Local Government Area. SEE ALSO: Killing of aid workers: CAN commiserates with Muslims, Red Cross, families The…

Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed three people and injored several others in Grumana Community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.The Herald gathered that the gunmen who attacked the Grumana Community went away with 300…

Organised labour in Niger state on Monday, directed workers to embark on an indefinite strike from February  4, over non-implementation of the new national minimum wage and other entitlements.The directive was contained in a…

The Federal Government says it will commence the allocation of the first phase of the National Housing Project (NHP) in 2020.The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola made this known at the 2-day inspection…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the repeated attacks by bandits on communities in Niger state and its environs, directing the Nigerian Air Force to deploy its fighter aircraft in checking the menace.The president gave…

No fewer than 6.7 million residents across the 25 local government areas of Niger state benefited from the distribution of Long Lasting Insecticidal (LLIN) nets replacement campaign in the state.Mr Christopher Dangana,…

Bandits are now in trouble as Nigerian Army, on Thursday, launched “Exercise Ayem Akpatuma II” (Exercise Rat Race) in Niger State.Army explained that was part of its efforts to contain perennial insecurity caused by bandits, cattle…

Fine suspects have been arrested by the Niger state police for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Rafi and Mariga local government areas of the state.The commissioner of police in the state, Alhaji Usman Adamu, told the News Agency…

Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna state lawmaker in the eighth national assembly on Monday, October 19, reacted to the abduction of an assistant commissioner of police, Musa Rabo.The Herald earlier reported that the police had rescued Rabo,…

The Examination board, National Examination Council, NECO, has withheld the results of students in Niger state due to debts accruing to N470 million.The Niger state government has always been responsible for the payment of examination…

Armed bandits numbering about 200 have ransacked a village in Niger state sending the villagers fleeing. This was confirmed by The Niger state Emergency Management Agency. The incident took place in Kokoki village in Shiroro Local…

The Niger Police Command has arrested a Soldier, Lance Corporal  Attahiru Jibril, for allegedly stabbing one Ali Mohammed to death, in Lambatta Market, Gurara Local Government Area of the state.Alh. Adamu Usman, Commissioner of Police…