NAFDAC seals warehouse in Niger state over ‘illegal’ bulk sale of banned additive

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a warehouse in Suleja, Niger state, over the alleged illegal sale of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a food additive banned from bulk importation due to health risks. The …

Oman to play Niger, Lebanon in May

MUSCAT, MAY 6 The Oman national football team will take on Niger in a preparatory match on May 20 in Muscat and it will be followed with another warm-up game against Lebanon on May 28. The friendly matches were announced by the Oman Football Association …

Planned Sack Of Niger State Deputy Governor Sparks Protest In Shiroro Local Government Area

The feud between the Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, and his Deputy, Yakubu Garba has taken a new twist as a group of women and coalition of elders from Shiroro local government area have cautioned Governor Bago over planned sack of the Deputy Governor. …

Niger Assembly reaffirms commitment to partnering security agencies against crime

The Niger State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with security agencies in the state to ensure citizens’ safety and well-being. The Speaker of the House, Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji gave this assurance during a courtesy …

JLKM starts social media campaign for abducted workers in Niger

Niger State First Lady, Fatima Bago Distributes Agric. Inputs To Women And Youths

Over two hundred beneficiaries, including women and youths across Niger State, have received agricultural inputs courtesy of the wife of Niger State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Bago. Kaduna Correspondent Nma Mohammed reports that the distribution exercise was …

Journalists accuse Niger govt officials of restricting information

Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),Niger State Council has accused the state government officials of blocking its members from obtaining information on its programme and policies. NUJ chairman, Comrade Abu Nmodu, expressed the concern when he lead the …

Former ADC, PDP Candidates, Others Join APC In Niger

The wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress is gaining momentum across Nigeria, with Niger State now in the spotlight. Former gubernatorial candidate of ADC led dozens of his supporters to join the All Progressives Congress. Political analysts …

Bago eases curfew on motorcycles, tricycles in Niger

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger has announced a revision of the curfew hours imposed on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles within the Minna metropolis. This is contained in a statement signed by Malam Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Press Secretary to the …

Insecurity: Niger reviews curfew on motorcycles, tricycles

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has adjusted the curfew on commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations in Minna and its environs. According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the new curfew hours are from …