By Ebere Agozie The Niger State government has dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over its omission from the 13 per cent derivation. In an originating summons sighted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the apex court,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Air Component of Operation Fasan Yamma has successfully eliminated no fewer than 95 terrorists in major airstrikes around Ragada and Warari villages in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger. A credible intelligence source revealed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Nigerian Air ForceContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Commander, Corps of Artillery, Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar, has called for a robust synergy amongst stakeholders to tackle insecurity in Niger. He said this at a maiden security and stakeholders’ meeting held at the Military Cantonment, Kontagora, Niger. Abubakar stressed the importance of unity and collective actionContinue Reading
By Reporters The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has attributed the suspension of operations on some of its rail lines to insecurity, banditry and vandalism of its rail tracks. Mr John Otivere, an official of the NRC in Niger, disclosed this in Minna in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to corps employers in Niger to provide accommodation and stipends for corps members serving in the state to complement the federal efforts. The Acting Director of NYSC North Central Area Office, Mrs Tosin Ikupolati, made the appeal duringContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), says it is undergoing a transformation aimed at turning around the company’s fortune and improve customer satisfaction. Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of AEDC, disclosed this on Wednesday in Minna. He explained that the company’s transformation wasContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Cash Transfer Office in Niger says no fewer than 150,000 vulnerable households will get N75,000 each from the Federal Government Renewed Hope Economic Shocks Response Initiative. Malam Sulaiman Kpange, Programme Manager of Cash Transfer in Niger, disclosed this during the distribution of 19,000 debitContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The North South Power Foundation (NSPF) has donated essential food items worth millions of Naira to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger state Mr Hassan Abdullahi, Consultant on Corporate Social Responsibility for the foundation, disclosed this while handling the items to Niger governmentContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has trained 1,000 youths and women on livestock production to boost animal production in the state. Mr Jonathan Wasa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, said this during the livestock entrepreneurship training for youths acrossContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Golf and Tour Charity Association of Nigeria has commenced its 12th edition in Minna, with a pledge to contribute to orphanages in the state. Wing Commander Dangana Sarki, Chairman of the Minna Local Organising Committee, disclosed this during a press conference in Minna on Thursday.Continue Reading
