The tragic incident took place at around 11:00 a.m. near Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida-Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses reported that victims were attempting to scoop fuel from a fallen tanker when the vehicle suddenly exploded, triggering a massive fire that consumed several people. Many of the victims were burned […]
The soldier, attached to the 221 Battalion, Wawa Cantonment and his wife were found dead in their apartment at Block 15, Room 24, Corporals and Below Quarters, Wawa Cantonment. According to the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations at 22 Armoured Brigade, Captain Stephen Nwankwo, confirmed that the incident was being investigated. Nwankwo explained […]
The boat was loaded with 90 people, including women and children, who were going for a condolence visit in another community. The cause of the accident was known to be overloading and a collision with a tree stump, however the passengers were not wearing any lifejackets when the boat capsized. An anonymous source in the […]
The late lawmaker, who was the Late Muhammadu Buhari loyalist served in the Senate from 2011 to 2015. Confirming the development, the Niger State Government, through the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, announced, “Senator Ibrahim died today, Thursday, in Abuja after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to his […]
The group described his action as unlawful and a clear attack on press freedom. The group said the governor’s accusation that the radio station was inciting violence and his call for the station’s license to be revoked shows abuse of power and unacceptable intolerance of critical voices.” This was revealed in a statement posted on […]
The flood occurred after a heavy downpour that lasted two hours between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.Eyewitness in the area, attributed the flood to the diversion of drainage carrying a large volume of water by Arab Contractors, the firm handling the construction of a one-kilometre Man Musa Kodogi/Nasarafu bypass road. The source claimed that the […]
A statement by the Secretary of the Niger State Government, Abubakar Usman, explained the decision comes in light of recent security breaches and the unfortunate loss of lives within the university community. Expressing sadness and concern over the recent incidents, the government urged the university community to remain vigilant, calm, and cooperate with the authorities […]
In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed condolences to the Nigerian government and the families of those affected by the disaster. The statement expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the flooding in the Mokwa region. In response to the disaster, President Bola Tinubu […]
An Assistant Superintendent of Police in Niger State, Shafi’u Bawa, has reportedly committed suicide.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has lamented the death of over 45 persons in a tragic road accident in Niger State. In a statement, the minister said he received the news with a heavy heart and deep sorrow. He sent heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the state, the […]