Court Sentence Woman And Her Sister To Death For Murder of her co-wife in Niger State
A Minna High Court in Niger State has sentenced two sisters, Amina Aliyu and Aishat Mohammed, to death by hanging for the brutal murder of Amina’s co-wife, Hafsat Fatima Aliyu. The incident, which took place in March 2021, shocked the local community and sparked a lengthy legal battle. According to the prosecution, Aishat attacked Hafsat […]
Newborn Baby Abandoned in Niger State
On the morning of November 11, 2024, a shocking and heartbreaking incident occurred in Minna, the capital of Niger State. A day-old baby girl was found abandoned in the New Market area, left behind in the dark hours of the night. Around 1 am, the cries of the baby were heard by residents who quickly […]
Governor Bago of Niger State Donates ₦100 Million to Build Hostels at FUT Minna
In a significant step to improve student welfare, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State recently donated ₦100 million to the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna. This funding, handed over to the university’s Governing Council, will support the construction of new hostels, providing much-needed accommodation for students. The donation was formally presented at the Government […]
Former NYSC Member Reportedly Abducted By Bandits On Her Way Home After POP In Kebbi
Linda Chiamaka Obi, a former member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was abducted by bandits on Saturday, November 3, 2024, while traveling home after her passing-out parade in Kebbi State. The incident occurred in Zungeru, Niger State, when the bandits attacked a vehicle traveling from Kebbi to Onitsha, Anambra State. Chiamaka was kidnapped […]
Bandits Kill 10 Farmers, Including a Chinese National, and Behead Victims in Niger State
A brutal attack by bandits in Niger State on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of 10 farmers, including a Chinese national and several women. The attackers beheaded six of the victims, taking their heads as they fled the scene. The attack occurred around 5am while many residents were praying. “They mercilessly killed 10 people and […]
Two suspected phone robbers arrested in Minna
In Minna, Niger State, police have arrested two men for stealing a mobile phone from a victim during a tricycle ride. The suspects, identified as Azifi Lawal (25), also known as Maka, and Abubakar Saidu, known as Yaro, were taken into custody by officers from the Kpakungu Police Division on October 31, 2024. According to […]
Three Suspects Arrested for Stealing N30 Million Truck in Niger (Photo)
The Niger State Police have arrested three men in connection with the theft of a tipper truck valued at over N30 million. The suspects, identified as Nura Ibrahim, Adamu Ibrahim, and Abdulfatai Ibrahim, all reside on Kaduna Road in Suleja. According to him: “On October 14, 2024, at about 1 pm, information was received that […]
Niger State Surpasses Benue as Nigeria’s Leading Agricultural Producer
Niger State has recently claimed the title of Nigeria’s top agricultural producer, overtaking Benue State. This announcement was made by Musa Bosso, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, during the celebration of World Food Day in Minna. At the event held at the Legbo Kutigi Conference Centre, Deputy Governor Garba Yakubu represented Governor Mohammed Bago and […]
Six Suspects Arrested in Niger State for Thuggery, Armed Robbery, and Dangerous Weapons Possession
The Niger State Police Command recently arrested six suspects involved in serious crimes, including thuggery, armed robbery, and possession of dangerous weapons. In addition to these charges, the suspects were also found with illegal drugs. Police spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun announced the arrests in a statement on Monday, October 14, 2024. This action reflects the […]
Niger State Official Claims Returning to Donkeys and Horses is the Only Solution to Rising Fuel Prices
Recently, a government official from Niger State proposed a unique solution to the rising fuel prices in Nigeria. Habibu Abubakar Wushishi, the Director of Media and Strategy at the Niger State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, believes that the country should consider using older forms of transportation. He suggests that Nigerians return to […]