Police present N48.9m cheques to families of deceased officers in Niger
The Nigeria Police Force has presented cheques worth ₦48.9 million to the families of police personnel who died in active service in Niger State. The financial support is part of the Force’s insurance and welfare scheme designed to assist relatives of officers who lost their lives while protecting the nation. During the presentation, the state […]
Niger CP deploys three DCPs, personnel to three senatorial zones for Saturday council elections
The Commissioner of Police in Niger State has taken major steps to ensure peace and security during the council elections scheduled for Saturday. According to the command, three Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and several officers have been deployed across the state’s three senatorial districts. The deployment aims to maintain order and prevent any breakdown […]
Arresting students over criticism is unconstitutional – CITAD on detention of IBBUL’s Abubakar
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has criticized the arrest of Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), describing it as a violation of his constitutional rights. Abubakar was reportedly detained by the police in Niger State for allegedly criticizing Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago on Facebook. In […]
Tinubu will finish his 8 years before power will return to the North – Governor Umar Bago
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has said that political leadership will only return to the North after President Bola Tinubu completes his eight years in office. The governor, speaking on a program aired on TVC, criticized those who are already calling for a northern president just two years into Tinubu’s term. He explained that […]
Preachers must submit sermon for approval in Niger state
Niger State Governor Umar Bago has announced that all preachers in the state will now be required to submit their sermons for approval before delivering them. The governor made this known during an interview on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, where he explained the new law introduced to regulate preaching in the state. He said the […]
Police arrest four transformer vandals in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has captured four men over claims of destroying and stealing parts from electric transformers in Enagi town, Edati Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, revealed this in a statement on Monday, September 8, 2025. He explained that the suspects admitted to cutting and stealing transformer cables in two […]
Niger state gov sacks Commissioners, retains SSG and others
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has officially dissolved the State Executive Council. The announcement was made on Monday morning, September 1, during a Council meeting held at the Council Chambers in Minna, the state capital. Governor Bago thanked all the Executive Council members for their hard work and contributions toward the state’s development and […]
Residents trample each other to loot relief materials meant for distribution in Suleja, Niger State
There was total confusion on Sunday, August 31, in Suleja, Niger State, when residents stormed a field and looted relief materials that were meant for public distribution. The items had been arranged earlier in the day for a scheduled exercise, but before officials could begin, the restless crowd rushed to grab the supplies. In the […]
Update: Photo of dreaded terrorist leader Abubakar Abba arrested by DSS
The identity of the feared terrorist leader Abubakar Abba, also known as Mamuda, has been revealed after his recent capture by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago confirmed the arrest in an official statement released on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Abba was apprehended in Wawa, a town […]
Niger State Govt confirms arrest of high-profile terrorist leader, Abubakar Abba by DSS
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has confirmed that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Abubakar Abba, leader of the deadly Mahmuda terror group. The Mahmuda gang has been one of the most feared criminal groups in Nigeria, attacking and terrorising people living near Kainji National Park in Niger State. Security […]