by ‘Jola Sotubo A day which should have been one of joy for a young family who moved into a new home has turned out to be one of great sorrow. Seyi Adewale, a middle aged generator repairer and his wife, Felicia, 23 had looked forward to the day they would move into their own... Read More

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August 18, 2013

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Tragic news: Pastor loses wife, 3 children in Niger auto crash

No fewer than eight passengers were burnt to death on Saturday night in an auto crash along Bida-Minna road involving a trailer and a Toyota Hiace bus belonging to Niger State Transport Company (NSTA). Four of the accident victims are members of the family of the Pastor of the Potter Porch Church Minna. They were... Read More

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August 18, 2013

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Tunde Fagbenle: My memories of childhood

by Tunde Fagbenle We used to sleep over at each other’s house interchangeably. And our families were so close. We didn’t see one as Igbo and the other as Yoruba. We slept and ate at each other’s house and our fathers didn’t frown on it. Dear Afam, I don’t know where you are, Afam, I... Read More

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August 7, 2013

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There’s no such thing: Jonathan never planned Ramadan visit to IBB – Presidency

by Isi Esene The presidency is demanding an apology over media reports that former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida turned down President Goodluck Jonathan’s request to break the Ramadan fast at his home in Minna, Niger state. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, refuted this claim saying... Read More

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August 2, 2013

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Game on: APC leaders visit IBB, hold closed-door meeting

by Isi Esene Members of the newly formed All for Progressive Congress (APC) yesterday visited the former president, General Ibrahim Babangida at his Hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger state. This is coming barely two days after its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after a protracted battle to be recognised as a political... Read More

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July 31, 2013

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Okey Ndibe: Minna, Abeokuta and bankruptcy of the Nigeria project

by Okey Ndibe This architect of Nigeria’s misfortune appears to cherish some Nigerians’ proclamation that he was a much better “leader” than, say, President Jonathan. Such flattery proceeds from a short memory as well as a profound misreading of Obasanjo’s role in misshaping our present. The starkest evidence yet of Nigeria’s despairing circumstances could be... Read More

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May 29, 2013

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Rejoice: Nigerians will soon do without power generating sets – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday in Zungeru, Niger State carried out a ground breaking ceremony of the 700 megawatts Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant Project with a vow to develop the power sector to such a level that Nigerians will never again source power through the purchase of generators. Jonathan restated the commitment of his administration to... Read More

Dan Haske of Kagara, Gurara hydro power projects, Jagaba, Kontagora, Maiyaki, Minna, Muazu Babangida Aliyu, PDP, Professor Chinedu Nebo

January 28, 2013

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“I ONLY stabbed her neck” – Murder suspect pleads not guilty in case of ‘N2,500 sex deal’

by Akan Ido Godwin Idoko, the expelled 500 level student of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, who was accused of beheading a 20-year-old girl earlier in January has explained why he took the action. Idoko who was arraigned before a Minna Magistrate’s Court in Niger state stunned the court when he blurted out that... Read More

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January 21, 2013

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How Niger deputy governor escaped death in fatal car accident

by Akan Ido The Niger state deputy governor, Hon. Ahmed Musa Ibeto on Saturday escaped death in a vehicle accident which claimed two lives. The accident reportedly happened along Minna-Kagara road around 10:30am The deputy governor was said to have been on his way to attend the closing ceremony of the state Qur’anic recitation competition.... Read More

Ahmed Musa Ibeto, convoy, Kagara, Minna, Pius Edobor

January 6, 2013

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Horror: Cultist rapes, murders, and decapitates woman in Minna

by Isi Esene An ex-student of the Federal University of Technology, Minna has been apprehended for beheading a woman after raping her. The man, Godwin Edeko, was said to have lured the woman into his house, raped her, then used a sharp object to sever her head. Edeko reportedly dumped the victim’s body in the... Read More

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December 18, 2012

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70-year-old man rapes 12-year-old girl in Minna

A 70 year old man, Saidi Materi of Tunga-Goro, Minna, Niger State has been remanded in prison custody for raping a 12 year old girl in his bedroom. Police prosecutor, Inspector Abdullahi Aliyu had told the Magistrate Court presided over by Hassan Mohammed, that the octogenarian had on the sometime in November this had carnal... Read More

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October 23, 2012

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Robbing the future: 4 men arraigned for stealing 20,000 books meant for Universal Basic Education

by Isi Esene Four suspects have been arrested in Anambra State by operatives of the State Security Service for selling over 20,000 books meant for the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB). The four suspects were accused of selling the books at giveaway prices. The suspects were arraigned before a Minna Chief Magistrate Court... Read More

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August 24, 2012

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We will stamp out corruption in the police force – Police IG

by Akan Ido The inspector general of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has restated his resolve to stamp out corruption in the police force. He said this yesterday during a stakeholders meeting in Minna, Niger State while speaking with newsmen on the progress he has made as the police helmsman. Abubakar promised to reduce the incidence of... Read More

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SAD: Generator fumes kill family of three in newly-built home in Niger State

Tragic news: Pastor loses wife, 3 children in Niger auto crash

Tunde Fagbenle: My memories of childhood

There’s no such thing: Jonathan never planned Ramadan visit to IBB – Presidency

Game on: APC leaders visit IBB, hold closed-door meeting

Okey Ndibe: Minna, Abeokuta and bankruptcy of the Nigeria project

Rejoice: Nigerians will soon do without power generating sets – Jonathan

“I ONLY stabbed her neck” – Murder suspect pleads not guilty in case of ‘N2,500 sex deal’

How Niger deputy governor escaped death in fatal car accident

Horror: Cultist rapes, murders, and decapitates woman in Minna

70-year-old man rapes 12-year-old girl in Minna

Robbing the future: 4 men arraigned for stealing 20,000 books meant for Universal Basic Education

We will stamp out corruption in the police force – Police IG

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