Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger has clarified the ban on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles, saying it was aimed at addressing the growing insecurity in the state capital and not to punish law-abiding citizens. The governor stated this during…
By Baba Alfa, Minna Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State. According to a statement released by the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity,…
The Police Command in Niger says it has arrested two suspects for conspiracy, theft of motorcycles and receiving stolen property. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Tuesday in Minna. Wasiu…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has installed several buoys in Niger and Kwara States to improve navigational safety for all water users. NIWA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, announced this on Tuesday…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS becomes effective from Jan. 29th, the commission stated on Wednesday. The commission’s spokesperson, Joel Ahofodji, explained that it is in line…
Worried by the number of persons reportedly lost to repeated incidences of tanker explosions in parts of the country, between September 2024 and now, currently standing at 265 souls, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, set up a high-powered committee mandated…
On Monday, January 6, 2025, Malama Aisha passed away. She was the wife of the late Umar Mohammed Alfa, a healthcare worker who was tragically killed by gang members in the Fadikpe neighborhood of Minna, Niger State. Recall that on…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command says its operatives have successfully tracked and recovered vehicles stolen from Abuja. A statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said a vehicle belonging to one Onyeka Vincent was…
The Federal Government, on Saturday, refuted claims made by Nigerien authorities that it played a role in the December 13 attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline in Gaya, Dosso Region, Niger Republic. In a statement issued by the spokesperson for…
…Says ECOWAS will not tolerate unconstitutional govts in W’Africa In a firm stance towards restoring peace and stability in West Africa, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will prioritise diplomacy over…
