Niger State

January 19, 2015

Defection galore: Niger Deputy governor, 200 others dump PDP for APC

by Panshak Ibrahim In another episode of mass defection, the Deputy Governor of Niger, Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto, and over 2oo political office holders have defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress. Among those who defected from PDP alongside the deputy governor are serving members of National Assembly, members... Read More

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November 17, 2014

Unknown gunmen attack Primary and Secondary school in Niger state

by James Sambo Barely a week after Boko Haram detonated a bomb in the assembly groung of a secondary school in Potiskum, unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked Limawa primary and secondary schools, Minna, Niger state. The attack happened around 10.30am on Monday, 17 November. The gunmen shot sporadically in the air, after which they... Read More

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November 12, 2014

Niger state governor blames military for #BokoHaram terror reign

by Panshak Ibrahim Governor of Niger State, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu says Nigeria would not have be in the present situation, where Boko Haram insurgents carry out terror attacks occassionally, if they had been immediately tackled about 14 years ago in 1990, by the then military administration. Aliyu made the comments at a forum organised by the... Read More

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October 25, 2014

@Gimbakakanda: Niger 2015 – Who let the boys out? (Y! FrontPage)

by Gimba Kakanda Niger State, without a doubt, is passing through the darkest phase in its political evolution. This is not about the failed development plans of the incumbent Governor or his foundationally flawed visions of having the economy of the state ranked among the three most developed in the country. This foreboding darkness is the chaos stirred up by... Read More

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October 24, 2014

Opinion: A letter to the “servant leader” of Niger State

by Fodio Safiya Sir, It has been quite unhelpful in regards to the Governorship aspirants in Niger North. The politicking is in a toxic phrase, and so the hunger is out there naked. The PDP Zoning in the state is ripe for Zone C to mantle the highest political seat in Niger state come 2015,... Read More

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October 18, 2014

Race for governorships – Bello announces intention in Niger

by James Sambo A former Minister of Commerce, Mustapha Bello, has become the latest person to join the Niger State governorship race under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made his intention known during his official declaration in Minna, the Niger State capital. Bello said that he is in the race to... Read More

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October 10, 2014

Opinion: 2015 elections in Niger state – We should not sacrifice merit for zoning

by Ibraheem Yahaya “Leaders must have that sense of trusteeship, that they are only temporarily in charge of the destinies of their people and that their duty is not only to discharge that trust, but also to pass it on to equally trustworthy and competent hands.” Lee Kuan Yew A nation governs best when its leader governs free... Read More

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September 23, 2014

DSS arrest NTA journalist for blackmailing Niger state government for N50million

by Azubuike Azikiwe Tega Sampson Oghenedoro, a 28-year-old reporter, with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has been arrested by the DSS for demanding for N50 million from the Niger state government to stop him from broadcasting a story on alleged fraudulent activities within the government. Oghenedoro was paraded yesterday at the state command of the... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Grandmother and two others arrested for using 9-year-old boy for pepper-soup

by Azubuike Azikiwe A grandmother, Fatima Sarki, and two others have been arrested for slaughtering Lima Doo Mohammed, a 9-year-old boy and using his coprse to cook a meal of pepper-soup. The trio, who carried out the evil act in Koso village, Lavun LGA, of the state, were arrested by the Niger State Police command... Read More

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September 21, 2014

Babangida reportedly hospitalised in Germany [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju News reports have it that the former military head of state, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, is incapacitated and has been hospitalised in Germany. The former dictator was in his hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger State, until 10 days ago, when he was reportedly bundled to Germany, after falling ill. Babangida is reportedly suffering from a chronic back... Read More

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September 3, 2014

“They killed him, ate his flesh and drank his blood” || Woman accused of slaughtering 9-year-old grandson

by Kolapo Olapoju Fatima Saraka Mohammed, has been accused of colluding with two others to kill, eat the flesh and drink the blood of her 9-year-old grandson. The 55-year-old grandmother reportedly carried out the gruesome act to satisfy the members of her witchcraft cult. The woman, who’s from Doso Village in Lavun LGA, Niger State was... Read More

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Dangote makes Africa’s largest single investment in rice production

by Tunji Andrews Africa’s richest man and king capitalist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has pledged to invest $1 billion (N165 billion) in Nigeria’s commercial rice farming; making it the largest single investment ever made in rice production on the continent. The investment will see the establishment of two modern integrated rice mills. They will both... Read More

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Council of State promises to end Boko Haram in 4 months | But how will they do it?

by Emma Chidogo Members of the Council of State consisting of the Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, former Heads of State, former Chief Justices of Nigeria and all state governors, have held an emergency meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan over the present state of terrorism. The council, while pledging their support to... Read More

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You think things are tough? A man has committed suicide over N35k [DETAILS]

by Mayowa Aboah A 43-year-old mechanic, Obi Orji, has reportedly committed suicide over his inability to pay his house rent. The incident occurred yesterday in Minna, Niger State, after the deceased had received a threat of eviction from his landlord. According to witnesses, Obi, a resident at Kateren Gwari, Minna, committed suicide by drinking a... Read More

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At last, he speaks! | Read what Babangida has to say about Boko Haram

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the bombing involving General Mohammadu Buhari in Kaduna, his colleague, former head of state General Ibrahim Babangida has spoken out against the growing insurgency by the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram The former head of state released a statement saying that the menace of the sect is unacceptable and it must... Read More

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Gimba Kakanda: David Umaru – The last man standing in Niger state

by Gimba Kakanda The coming of Barrister David Umaru ended this tradition of short-lived popular opposition forces and, especially, emergency governorship contenders who come, vie and disappear or sell out. Surviving as the opposition in the political culture of Niger state is a feat possible only for the tough and the extraordinarily resilient. Over time,... Read More

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How I smoked Boko Haram out of Niger – Gov. Aliyu

by Zara Mustapha Governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu claimed he prevented the terrorist sect, Boko Haram from having an operating base in the state by sacking the Darul Salam sect from their Mokwa base in 2010. In a statement made through his chief press secretary, Israel Ebije, he was proactive in sacking Darul Salam sect where... Read More

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‘Nigeria must not fail’- Jonathan warns political class, Senator representing Niger state dies & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria must not fail, Jonathan warns political class President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday warned Nigeria’s political class that history would not forgive them if the country fails. Mr. Jonathan urged the political class to ask their supporters and followers across the country to focus on saving the nation’s democracy. The president was... Read More

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December 16, 2013

ASUU strike update: Lecturers to hold crucial NEC meeting today, may return to classes

by ‘Jola Sotubo The end of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike might just be near as the National Executive Council (NEC)of the body is set to hold an important meeting today. The light at the end of the tunnel of the 5-month long strike shone through last week as the Federal Government... Read More

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December 9, 2013

Our leaders should steal less from public treasury – Gov. Aliyu

by Adeola Balogun Niger State governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has reportedly said that the habit of looting public funds is not restricted to Nigeria. The governor said that the problem in Nigeria, however, is that politicians and civil servants steal too much, to the detriment of the nation’s development. Governor Aliyu is said to... Read More

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November 26, 2013

APC merger update: Why Govs Aliyu and Lamido chose to remain in the PDP

by ‘Jola Sotubo The defection of some members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to generate ripples in the nation’s political atmosphere. [READ:How the G-7 governors merged with the APC (See Photos)] The development was made even more controversial by the fact... Read More

November 26, 2013

APC merger update: I have not left PDP – Babangida Aliyu says

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following reports that the 7 aggrieved governors under the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had moved to rival All Progressives Congress (APC), Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, has said that he is still a member of the PDP. Governor Aliyu made this known through his spokesperson a few... Read More

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October 6, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Another boat mishap in Niger claims 18 lives

Another boat mishap has claimed 18 lives in Kokoli in Borugu Local Government Area of Niger state. The mishap occurred at about 4pm when a commercial boat conveying about 80 traders back from the weekly market in Kokoli to Ulakami split into two and capsized on River Niger. The boat which was alleged to be very... Read More

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September 18, 2013

120 people arrested for refusing polio vaccine in Niger

by ‘Jola Sotubo In a move to firmly eradicate polio from the state, the Niger State Government has arrested 120 people for refusing vaccination to prevent the scourge. This comes barely a week after the state government issued a statement in which it threatened to jail anyone who prevented his or her child from receiving... Read More

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September 12, 2013

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

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 30, 2013

Money-making rituals: 3 suspects arrested for beheading 10-year-old boy in Niger

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Niger State Police have apprehended three persons suspected of beheading a 10-year-old boy. The State Police Command made this known through its Public Relations Officer, ASP Richard Oguche. Oguche disclosed this to newsmen in Minna and said that the young boy is suspecetd to have been beheaded for ritual purposes. Full... Read More

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#ChildNotBride: Girl absconds from husband’s house after getting forced into early marriage

by Oge Okonkwo A 17-year-old girl (name withheld), a native of Agaie local government, Niger State, has absconded from her husband’s house for being forced into marriage and taken refuge at the Niger State Ministry of Education. Reports the girl’s wish was to complete her education before marriage. Currently in Senior Secondary Two (SS2), her parents... Read More

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Opinion: President Jonathan and the Obasanjo challenge

by Eze Onyekpere Thus, no matter the personal interest of President Jonathan, there is an overriding duty to ensure the prosecution of those believed to have abused public office to promote the integrity, solidarity and well-being of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The former president, Olusegun Obasanjo at the 50th birthday anniversary of the former... Read More

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November 17, 2012

The things we hear: Man approves incestuous relationship between his wife and son

by Akan Ido A man in Suleja, Niger State, was said to have approved an incestuous relation between his 39-year-old wife and his 19-year-old son. He reportedly said he sees nothing wrong with the arrangement. His wife and son also toe the same line of reasoning seeing nothing wrong with it. The middle-aged man, Audu... Read More

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