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Police nab armed robbery suspect in Minna, recover toy gun, stolen items

Police nab armed robbery suspect in Minna, recover toy gun, stolen items

By MARY RONKE, Minna November 6, 2025
Niger State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 28-year-old man, identified as Usman Isyaku, for alleged involvement in an armed robbery in Minna. A toy gun and a stolen cellphone were reportedly recovered from the suspect. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, revealed this in a statement...
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Governor Bago dissolves cabinet, retains principal officers Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Bago

Governor Bago dissolves cabinet, retains principal officers

MARY RONKE, Minna September 1, 2025
Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Bago, has dissolved his cabinet. The farmer governor announced the decision during the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber, Minna, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim. He appreciated them for the services they had so far rendered...
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Police nab 2 assassins, thugs in Niger State, recover weapons Police arrest suspect in handcuff

Police nab 2 assassins, thugs in Niger State, recover weapons

By MARY RONKE, Minna August 30, 2025
Niger State Police Command has apprehended two suspected assassins found with a locally fabricated pistol and a live cartridge in the Beji, Maikunkele area of Bosso Local Government. The arrests were announced in a statement released on Saturday in Minna by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun....
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IBB’s Hilltop home a ‘Mecca’ for Nigerians, says Jonathan, praising his unifying leadership IBB’s Hilltop home a ‘Mecca’ for Nigerians, says Jonathan, praising his unifying leadership

IBB’s Hilltop home a ‘Mecca’ for Nigerians, says Jonathan, praising his unifying leadership

Tom Chiahemen August 18, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the Hilltop residence of former Military President, Retired Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), as a “Mecca” for Nigerians, attributing this to Babangida’s exceptional leadership qualities. Jonathan made these remarks on Sunday in Minna during a visit with other well-wishers...
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Bago orders immediate reopening of IBB University Lapai as security improves Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago

Bago orders immediate reopening of IBB University Lapai as security improves

Offor Callistus August 1, 2025
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has mandated the immediate reopening of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai (IBBUL), citing enhanced security measures around the campus. In a statement issued on August 1, 2025, in Minna, the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman,...
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Police rescue 35 victims kidnapped by bandits in Niger State Nigerian Police Force

Police rescue 35 victims kidnapped by bandits in Niger State

Offor Callistus July 7, 2025
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Police Command has rescued 35 kidnapped victims from various locations across the state in recent operations. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Minna, the state’s capital. SP Abiodun said the rescue...
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FG declares state of emergency on Suleja-Minna Road construction, revokes contract with Salini Company Minister of Works, David Umahi

FG declares state of emergency on Suleja-Minna Road construction, revokes contract with Salini Company

Offor Callistus June 29, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Federal Government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna road due to the poor quality of work and abandonment of the project by the contractor, Salini Nigeria Limited. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the declaration on Saturday during...
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Governor Bago woos Dangote for oil exploration in Niger State Niger State Governor, Umar Bago

Governor Bago woos Dangote for oil exploration in Niger State

Offor Callistus June 2, 2025
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago has called for partnership with the Dangote Group in the exploration and development of the discovered crude oil blocks in Niger State’s Bida Basin. Bago said that the group would significantly contribute to the exploration project with its proven expertise in the energy sector...
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FG, Niger State collaborating to drive national prosperity – Minister L-R: Former Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu; Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Aliyu Abdullahi; Chief Executive Officer of Overland Air, Mr Edward Boyo; Niger State Governor, Hon. Umaru Bago and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the inauguration of commercial flight from Bola Tinubu International Airport Minna to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday.

FG, Niger State collaborating to drive national prosperity – Minister

Offor Callistus April 24, 2025
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to working closely with the Niger Government to bring prosperity to the country. Idris made this statement on Wednesday upon arriving in Abuja aboard an inaugural flight from the newly named President Bola Tinubu...
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FG inaugurates flight operations at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna Minister of Aviation and Airspace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, inaugurated the flight operation in Minna on Wednesday.

FG inaugurates flight operations at Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna

Offor Callistus April 23, 2025
The Federal Government has inaugurated flight operations of Overland Airways at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger state. Minister of Aviation and Airspace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, inaugurated the flight operation in Minna on Wednesday. He said that the newly reconstructed airport would be an alternative...
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EFCC arrests 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna EFCC parades the operators of the Ponzi scheme in Minna

EFCC arrests 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna

Offor Callistus March 11, 2025
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna, Niger State. The suspects are: Nofisat Opeyemi, Shukurat Muritala, Odunayo Sanni, Mayowa Oyekola, Aishat Olaitan, Edward Hannah, Abioye Fathiah, Joseph Omowunmi, Kareem Ahmed,...
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