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4 More Bodies Recovered In Niger Mining Pit Collapse

Robert Imoh — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:03:58 +0000

The bodies of the remaining four trapped miners in Galadima-Kogo community of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger had been recovered. Alhaji Umaru Aliyu, Village Head of Galadima-Kogo, disclosed this in an interview with Newsmen in Minna on Thursday. 14 person lost their lives in the incident, while eight were rescued with various degree of […]

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No life lost in Niger building collapse – NSEMA

Robert Imoh — Sat, 18 May 2024 14:03:19 +0000

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), has said that no life was lost in a building collapse at Sabon-Gari area of Minna metropolis in Niger. The Director-General of the agency, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed this in a statement in Minna on Saturday. Baba-Arah said the agency received a distress call at about 3:15 p.m. […]

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Niger govt, NUJ partner on information dissemination

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:55:45 +0000

The Ministry of Information and Strategy, Niger, says it will partner with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger Council to disseminate government policies and developments in the state. Hajiya Binta Mamman, Commissioner for Information and Strategy in the state stated this during a courtesy visit to the council in Minna on Wednesday. “There is […]

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Niger Gov. receives most Innovative Governor Award

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:07:12 +0000

Gov. Umar Bago of Niger has been honored with the most Innovative Governor award in recognition of his achievements in the state. The award was presented to the governor by the House of Representatives Press Corps at the end of a three-day retreat in Minna. Grace Ike, Chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps, […]

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Bago laments death of 2 people in boat fire incident

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 16:34:11 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has expressed shock over the death of two people in a boat that was gutted by fire in Katcha, the headquarters of Katcha Local Government Area. The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, made available to newsmen in Minna on Saturday, described the incident as […]

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Niger Govt to construct NYSC permanent orientation camp soon – Official

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:15:16 +0000

Niger Government on Tuesday says plans were underway to commence construction of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent orientation camp. Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), said this at the 2023 Corps Employers Workshop with the theme: “Improving Corps Members Welfare and Enhancing Corps Stakeholders Relationship in the Post Golden Jubilee […]

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I will appeal tribunal judgment, says Jerry Gana son

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:08:44 +0000

Mr Joshua Audu-Gana, the member representing Edati/Lavun/Mokwa Federal Constituency of Niger State, in the House of Representatives, says he will appeal the judgment of the election petition tribunal. Delivering judgment on Monday, a three-member tribunal headed by Sylvester Godspower agreed with the submissions of the petitioners. The tribunal invalidated votes in the 23 polling units […]

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Gov. Bago preaches peace, unity among couples

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:37:07 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger on Saturday called for sustained efforts to ensure peaceful co-existence among residents of the state. He made the call at the wedding fathia of Masauda Sidi, daughter of his Director-General of Campaign, Alhaji Isah Sidi-Rijau. The governor served as father of the bride at Sheikh Nafui’s Mosque, Sauka-Hauta in Minna. […]

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NAFDAC confiscates expired, unregistered products worth N15m in Niger

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:49:03 +0000

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Saturday confiscated expired and unregistered products worth more than N15 million in Niger. Mr Shaba Mohammed, Director, North Central zone, NAFDAC, said this during the raiding of 24 business premises in Bida Local Government Area of Niger. “We embarked on our routine visit […]

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OIC chief strongly condemns coup in Niger

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 09:51:12 +0000

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned Wednesday’s military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha is following with great concern the developments in Niger, which is an OIC member state. The OIC chief denounced any attempt to seize power […]

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NADCEL 2023: 31 Artillery Brigade takes medical outreach to Niger Community

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:18:11 +0000

The Headquarters 31 Artillery Brigade Minna, on Thursday, conducted medical outreach for residents of Pogo Community in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. The outreach is part of activities marking the 2023 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Hamidu Bobbo, said the gesture was part of the military tradition of offering […]

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Niger Govt dissolves state electoral commission

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:21:47 +0000

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has dissolved the State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC). This is contained in a statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman in Minna on Sunday. The dissolution, he said, with effect from May 29. “Members of the commission are directed to hand over all property of the state government in […]

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Niger governor sacks political appointees

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:49:48 +0000

Gov. Umar Bago on Thursday terminated the appointment of all political appointees and directed them to handover with immediate effect. The directive is contained in a statement issued in Minna by Aishatu Usman, Permanent Secretary, Political Affairs, office of the Secretary to the state Government. Those affected were Directors General, Coordinators and Project Managers, Senior Special […]

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Naira shortage: Niger Govt. to address challenges

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:32:31 +0000

Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has sympathised with residents of the state over the prevailing hardship being experienced in accessing the redesigned naira notes. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government, in Minna on Thursday. The governor said he was deeply moved by the attendant consequences of […]

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FRSC confirms 21 injured in Niger auto crash

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:57:58 +0000

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger said 21 persons sustained injuries in an auto crash along Bida-Minna road on Sunday. Mr Kumar Tsukwam, the Sector Commander, on Monday in Minna said the accident occurred at about 9:25 a.m. close to Sabon Gida village in Bida Local Government Area. He explained that the crash […]

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