Tag: Niger State
“They killed him, ate his flesh and drank his blood” || Woman accused of slaughtering 9-year-old grandson
by Kolapo Olapoju Fatima Saraka Mohammed, has been accused of colluding with two others to kill, eat the flesh and ...
Dangote makes Africa’s largest single investment in rice production
by Tunji Andrews Africa’s richest man and king capitalist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has pledged to invest $1 billion (N165 ...
Council of State promises to end Boko Haram in 4 months | But how will they do it?
by Emma Chidogo Members of the Council of State consisting of the Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, ...
You think things are tough? A man has committed suicide over N35k [DETAILS]
by Mayowa Aboah A 43-year-old mechanic, Obi Orji, has reportedly committed suicide over his inability to pay his house rent. ...
At last, he speaks! | Read what Babangida has to say about Boko Haram
by Kolapo Olapoju Following the bombing involving General Mohammadu Buhari in Kaduna, his colleague, former head of state General Ibrahim ...
Gimba Kakanda: David Umaru – The last man standing in Niger state
by Gimba Kakanda The coming of Barrister David Umaru ended this tradition of short-lived popular opposition forces and, especially, emergency ...
How I smoked Boko Haram out of Niger – Gov. Aliyu
by Zara Mustapha Governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu claimed he prevented the terrorist sect, Boko Haram from having an operating base ...
‘Nigeria must not fail’- Jonathan warns political class, Senator representing Niger state dies & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria must not fail, Jonathan warns political class President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday warned Nigeria’s political class ...
ASUU strike update: Lecturers to hold crucial NEC meeting today, may return to classes
by ‘Jola Sotubo The end of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike might just be near as the ...
Our leaders should steal less from public treasury – Gov. Aliyu
by Adeola Balogun Niger State governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has reportedly said that the habit of looting public funds ...
How to stop ASUU strike for good – Gov. Aliyu
by ‘Jola Sotubo The governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has blamed the nation’s politicians for the ongoing Academic Staff ...
APC merger update: Why Govs Aliyu and Lamido chose to remain in the PDP
by ‘Jola Sotubo The defection of some members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ...
APC merger update: I have not left PDP – Babangida Aliyu says
by ‘Jola Sotubo Following reports that the 7 aggrieved governors under the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party ...
#InCaseYouMissedIt: Another boat mishap in Niger claims 18 lives
Another boat mishap has claimed 18 lives in Kokoli in Borugu Local Government Area of Niger state. The mishap occurred ...
120 people arrested for refusing polio vaccine in Niger
by ‘Jola Sotubo In a move to firmly eradicate polio from the state, the Niger State Government has arrested 120 ...
SAD: Generator fumes kill family of three in newly-built home in Niger State
by ‘Jola Sotubo A day which should have been one of joy for a young family who moved into a ...
Money-making rituals: 3 suspects arrested for beheading 10-year-old boy in Niger
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Niger State Police have apprehended three persons suspected of beheading a 10-year-old boy. The State Police ...
#ChildNotBride: Girl absconds from husband’s house after getting forced into early marriage
by Oge Okonkwo A 17-year-old girl (name withheld), a native of Agaie local government, Niger State, has absconded from her husband’s ...
Opinion: President Jonathan and the Obasanjo challenge
by Eze Onyekpere Thus, no matter the personal interest of President Jonathan, there is an overriding duty to ensure the ...
The things we hear: Man approves incestuous relationship between his wife and son
by Akan Ido A man in Suleja, Niger State, was said to have approved an incestuous relation between his 39-year-old ...
Elumelu, Otedola, others take over power generation plants
by Isi Esene The financial bid process for the Power Holding Company of Nigeria successor Generation Companies attracted a number ...
Niger State Assembly impeaches two speakers in one week. Third time’s the charm?
Niger State Assembly is fast gaining a reputation as one that changes its leaders as quickly as a man changes ...