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Niger set up task force on street begging ban

Ihesiulo Grace 17 March 2020 0

Irked by the non -compliance of the ban on street begging, the Niger state government has constituted a task force to ensure that the ban is total in all cities across the state. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Muhammad ldris disclosed this when he fielded questions from

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Five female students abducted, Three others in Niger

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

Gunmen have abducted five female students from a private boarding school in Mariga Local government Area of Niger state. Also kidnapped were a teacher and two local security guards on duty. The affected students were taken from the Tular Academy at Moruba in state where one of them already escaped. READ ALSO: Gunmen abduct 3 […]

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Niger bans street begging, domesticates modern penal law

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

The Niger state government has now made it an offence for any person to beg or solicit for alms openly on the streets in the state. The ban on street begging in the state by the state government is not unconnected with the current security challenges confronting the state and the nation. Commissioner for Information […]

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Niger governor calls for special prayers to end insecurity, killings

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2020 0

Worried by the level of insecurity and spate of killings in Niger state, Governor Abubakar Sani- Bello has enjoined Christians and Muslims to pray and ask for God’s intervention in ending the security challenges bedevilling the state. He disclosed that over 10, 000 persons have been displaced and several others killed following the persistent attacks on

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Minimum wage: Organised labour in Niger to begin strike Feb. 4

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

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 statement jointly signed by Mr Yakubu Garba, chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterparts Yunusa Tanimu […]

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Niger workers on indefinite strike over minimum wage

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

Workers in Niger state have been directed to proceed on an indefinite strike from today. This followed the expiration of 21-day ultimatum given to the state government by organised labour in the state. State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Yakubu Garba as well as that of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Tanimu Yunusa gave this directive […]

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NDE empowers 200 beneficiaries with start up capital in Niger

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2020 0

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has provided start-up capital to 200 selected beneficiaries from the Suleja Emirate Council in Niger state. The beneficiaries were those trained in different small scale businesses in collaboration with a non-governmental organization, Mahdul Taqwa Foundation. The beneficiaries were earlier trained by the directorate under its

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Insecurity: Buhari orders Air Force to shell bandits in Niger

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2020 0

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 the directive in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on […]

Police arrest 16 suspects over alleged attack on patrol team in Minna

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2020 0

The Niger state Police Command said it has arrested 16 people who allegedly attacked its patrol team and set their vehicle ablaze. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in Minna, the state capital. Commissioner of Police in the state, Alhaji Adamu Usman, disclosed in Minna on Sunday that the driver of the police vehicle and […]

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Bandits launch counter-attack on villagers after gun duel with police

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2020 0

The Police in Niger State, on Monday, confirmed the repel of attack by bandits on Malfa village in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. The Niger State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Adamu Usman, confirmed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna. Usman explained that the police engaged the […]

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Bandits kill 4, abduct 20 others in Niger community

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

At least four persons have been killed in a fresh attack carried out by bandits on Beni community in Munya Local Government Area of Niger state. The bandits were also reported to have abducted the Chief Imam of Beni Central Mosque, Mallam Umar Mohammed. About 20 other members of the community were also kidnapped by […]

Update: Supreme Court up holds Okowa, Ikpeazu, Bello’s elections

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2020 0

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the elections of Govs Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, Gov Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state , Gov Ishaku Darius of Taraba state and Gov Sani Bello of Niger state. In separate judgment delivered on Wednesday the apex Court held that there was no merit in the appeals challenging their […]

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Sani-Bello cautions intending pilgrims against absconding

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

Governor Abubakar Sani- Bello of Niger state has cautioned intending Christian pilgrims from the state against absconding and engaging in any negative activities during the pilgrimage in Isreal. He gave the warning at the Government House, Minna, just as he urged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the state and Nigeria at large. The […]

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Niger govt begins urban policy sensitisation

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2019 0

Niger State Government has commenced sensitisation of stakeholders in communities across the 25 local government areas as part of the preparation for the formulation of the state urban policy. The state government had received a 900,000 dollar grant from the South Korean government for the policy. NAFDAC warns vegetable oil marketers against use of chemical […]

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NDLEA nabs suspect with 1,072 kg of marijuana in Niger

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2019 0

The Niger state Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested one suspect with 1,072 kg of substances suspected to be marijuana in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. The NDLEA’s Commander in the state, Mrs. Sylvia Egwunwoke, made this known in Minna at the weekend. Egwunwoke said the 56-year-old suspect […]

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Niger LG polls: Late arrival of electoral materials characterise polling units in Minna

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2019 0

Late arrival of electoral materials characterised council elections in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger on Saturday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN check in Minna, Chanchaga Local Government Area revealed that electoral material arrived late in many polling units in the area. LG Election: Niger Commissioner decries voter apathy In Bosso Lical […]

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Economy: Gov. Bello calls for adjustment in governance

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger state on Sunday advocated structural adjustment in governance to boost economic growth and development in the country. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mrs. Mary Berje, said Gov. Bello made the call during a 3-day executive leadership retreat on administrative relationship, strategic communication and management of

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Niger governor congratulates Bello, Lyon

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2019 0

Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger state has congratulated the governors-elect of Kogi and Bayelsa states, describing their emergence as an impressive victory. Bello in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Berje, described the re-election of Bello of Kogi state, as well deserved and a confirmation of his enviable performance in his […]

Aliyu, Sani-Bello spat over N1.4bn Minna International Hotel

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2019 0

The former Governor of Niger state, Babaginda Aliyu and the administration of Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello are embroiled in a verbal exchange over the non-completion of the N1.4 billion five- star Minna International Hotel project. According to the ex-governor, his administration left the N1.4 billion needed to complete the construction of the hotel in an escrow […]

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NAF integrates air, ground counter-terrorism operations

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2019 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday conducted the 2019 counter-terrorism simulation exercise in Minna, Niger in order to integrate air and ground counter-terrorism operations. Air Marshall Sadiq Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, who stated this in Minna after the exercise tagged, “Baban Naushi, said the integration would combat banditry and terrorism. He added […]

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