Survivors of the devastating Mokwa flood in Niger State have raised concerns over being excluded from the N1 billion relief package promised by the state government, alleging irregularities in the distribution process. The complaints were voiced during interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Mokwa on Saturday,...
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Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has closed 486 pharmaceutical premises in Niger State due to various regulatory violations. Head of Enforcement at PCN Headquarters, Dr. Suleiman Ciroma, announced this during a press briefing in Minna at the North Central Zonal Office, following an inspection exercise in the state. “The...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the Hilltop residence of former Military President, Retired Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), as a “Mecca” for Nigerians, attributing this to Babangida’s exceptional leadership qualities. Jonathan made these remarks on Sunday in Minna during a visit with other well-wishers...
In a rare moment of good news in Nigeria’s long war against extremism, the Department of State Services (DSS), has confirmed the arrest of Abubakar Abba, the elusive and feared leader of the Mahmuda terror group. Captured alive in a quiet but meticulously planned operation in Wawa, Niger State,...
Residents of communities in Kwara and Niger States bordering Benin Republic are silently jubilating following the rumoured arrest of Abubakar Abba Mahmuda, leader of Mahmuda, currently the most feared terror group in Nigeria. According to some villagers in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, whose communities have suffered...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended a helping hand to victims of natural disasters in Niger State. Through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), she donated N1 billion to support those affected by floods, fire outbreaks, boat accidents, and banditry attacks. Mrs....
High Court in Minna has granted an interim injunction restraining the suspension and potential impeachment of Aminu Yakubu-Ladan, Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government in Niger State. Justice Mohammed Mohamed presided over the court session, delivering the ruling on Friday. Allegations of Misconduct The legislative arm of the council had...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – Community of Banga village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Zamfara State, is reeling from grief after bandits killed 38 kidnapped residents, even after receiving over ₦50 million in ransom, according to multiple reports. Chairman of Kaura-Namoda LGA, Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed to newsmen...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Troops of the Nigerian Army and hybrid forces, backed by intelligence support from the Department of State Services (DSS), on Friday evening in Iburu village, Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, killed no less than 45 bandits terrorizing the area. Security sources disclosed...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has reported that 13 bodies have been recovered and 26 individuals were rescued following a recent boat accident in Gini village, Shiroro Local Government Area. In a statement released on Sunday in Minna, NSEMA Director-General Alhaji Abdullahi Arah...
By MARY RONKE, Minna– Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has reported a tragic boat accident in Gunu village, Shiroro Local Government Area. The accident involving a vessel carrying passengers and goods to Kwata, Zumba Market, overturned mid-river around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday. NSEMA’s Director of Information and Special...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation Fasan Yamma, conducted a devastating airstrike that eliminated 95 terrorists near Ragada and Warari villages in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a credible intelligence source cited by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), NAF fighter jets intercepted the terrorists...
Nigerian Army has intensified its crackdown on terrorist networks and criminal syndicates, achieving significant successes nationwide. In a series of operations, troops neutralized scores of terrorists, arrested suspects, and recovered stolen livestock. In Borno, troops of 29 Task Force Brigade launched a precision ambush along the Lambawa-Kalari axis, killing...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Niger State has scheduled August 16, 2025, for the conduct of a bye-election in Munya State Constituency. The bye-election is necessitated by the demise of the constituency’s representative in the State House of Assembly, Mr. Joseph Haruna-Shekwoduza, who passed away on September 13,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the Results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, confirmed this in a statement issued to NATIONAL ACCORD on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr. Sani said no fewer than one...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Police Command has rescued 35 kidnapped victims from various locations across the state in recent operations. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Minna, the state’s capital. SP Abiodun said the rescue...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Movement of the Creation of Kainji State, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto, has stated that the creation of the proposed state from the existing Niger and Kebbi States will significantly address the ongoing insecurity in the regions. Speaking...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna road due to the poor quality of work and abandonment of the project by the contractor, Salini Nigeria Limited. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the declaration on Saturday during...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- A joint operation between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force successfully thwarted bandits incursion into Bangi community in Niger State’s Mariga Local Government Area on June 24, 2025. The operation, based on credible intelligence, led to a intense gun battle between troops and...
The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has strongly condemned the killing of soldiers by bandits in Kwanan Dutse and Gulbin Boka communities of Mariga Local Government Area. Alhaji Sarkindaji, who stated this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Minna, described the act as...