The Police Command in Niger State says it has rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered 11 cows and 34 sheep from suspected cattle rustlers in Minna. This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP W. Abiodun, on Friday in Minna. He stated that the kidnapped victim, Cornelius Damulak, 36, … Read more
Protests erupted in Niger State on Wednesday following the nomination of a new chairman and commissioners for the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC). The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) strongly opposed the appointments, alleging that the nominees were card-carrying members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, made through a bulletin released … Read more
An officer of the Nigeria Police Force, identified as ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa attached to 61 Police Mobile Force, Kontagora, the Headquarters of Kontagora LGA of Niger state has reportedly killed himself. TheNewsGuru understands that the deceased allegedly committed suicide on Saturday afternoon. The officer’s lifeless body was discovered hanging from the ceiling of his room. … Read more
An officer of the Nigeria Police Force, identified as ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa with AP/No 337979, has reportedly killed himself. Henzodaily understands that the tragic incident happened on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Kontagora town, Niger State. The sad development was confirmed in a signal shared by the police command, which was made available to … Read more
Another fuel-laden tanker on Monday, January 27th exploded at Kusogbogi, located iAgaie Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident which occurred at a boundary between Agaie and Lapai LGAs has raised concerns about the recurrence of tanker explosions in the state. The incident comes a week after a fuel tanker exploded at Dikko … Read more
By Omonu YG Nelson Niger State is currently experiencing a significant shift in its social services, with healthcare and education taking center stage in the Bago administration’s agenda. This transformative development signals a new era in the state’s history, where the government is resolutely tackling long-standing challenges and implementing innovative solutions for an … Read more
One person has died and six others injured in a dynamite explosion that occurred in Sabon-Pegi in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger. The Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the incident in Minna on Sunday, said that the explosion, which occurred at about 7:30 am, was reportedly … Read more
At least 25 people have been confirmed dead after a devastating explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, on Sunday. The explosion, which occurred in the early hours as miners resumed work, also left several others injured. Victims with varying degrees of injuries have been transported to … Read more
Niger State residents have not learnt from the recent tragic tanker explosion as hundreds gathered to scoop oil from another fallen truck. Reports obtained by Henzodaily on Tuesday revealed that another tanker fell on Monday in Bida. The latest incident comes just two days following a tragic tanker explosion in the state that resulted in … Read more
At least 98 people have been confirmed dead, and 69 others injured following a petrol tanker explosion on Saturday in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. The explosion occurred when a petrol tanker lost control and spilled its contents. The Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, provided the updated … Read more