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23 Dec
  In less than 48 hours to Christmas, motorists traveling with their loved ones have been trapped in a gridlock that has lasted four days along Minna to Suleja, Maje to Jere, and Abuja to Kaduna expressways. Eyewitnesses told The Guardian that the traffic caused by trailer trucks had blocked the highway from Maje in…
14 Dec
The wife of the Niger State governor, Hajiya Fatima Bago, has distributed a variety of foodstuffs to no fewer than 40 groups and associations. The distribution exercise was held at the Women’s Multipurpose Center, Minna, on Friday, 13th December 2024. Speaking to the beneficiaries before the flag-off of the distribution, Bago told the large gathering…
19 Sep
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Niger says its personnel remain committed to professional and operational integrity. The state command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Abubakar Muti, disclosed this in a statement issued in Minna and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. Muti stated that the personnel of…
11 Sep
Malam Shehu Mohammed, has reiterated the need for enhanced public enlightenment and education to reduce road crashes in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Mohammed made the call when he paid a condolence visit to Gov. Muhammed Bago on Wednesday in Minna. The visit was to commiserate with the state over the Road…
11 Sep
Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna says it will resume its home matches in the ongoing 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday in Minna. READ ALSO:Ilechukwu upbeat as Enugu Rangers host Niger Tornadoes in Awka Alhassan Mohammed, Media Officer to the club’s Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Dada, said this on Wednesday during an interview…
4 Sep
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the attack on MI Wushishi Estate, Minna by persons suspected to be illegal artisan miners operating near the estate. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Minna. Abiodun said that, “on Tuesday at about 1400hrs, a distress call was received…
building collapse
17 May 2024
A one-storey building collapse in Minna, the capital of Niger State, has resulted in multiple people being trapped under debris. According to ChannelsTV emergency responders rushed to the scene and managed to rescue seven individuals, who are currently receiving medical attention at Minna General Hospital. The incident occurred at the bustling New Market Area, a…
13 Mar 2024
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, visited former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) in Minna, Niger State, where the duo had a meeting.
11 Mar 2024
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday inaugurate the renamed Minna International Airport, agro-processing zone and agric equipment.

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