Author: Adeloje Ojo

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Herders have attacked farmers from Baji Community in Gurara local government of Niger state with machetes as a result three people sustained serious injuries. The herders were also said to have confiscated farms with their cattle grazing on crops and produce. It was gathered that before the latest attack on Tuesday, over 60 farmers have suffered various attacks in the past five years as the herders seize cultivated farmlands to feed cattle. The traditional ruler and  Madakin Baji, Malam Usman Yusuf confirmed the latest attack to journalists in Minna on Wednesday, calling on the state government…

* Kabara assume duty as new  commandant in Niger * NSCDC boss, 20 others suspended , face arrest By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State Police command has sealed of the new Niger state headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to  begin full investigations into the unfortunate deaths of artisanal miners in the NSCDC’s facility on September 17, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed this in a statement at the weekend adding that the action is in compliance with the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP)…

* State Commandant suspended over incident By Aideloje Ojo Minna Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has confirmed the death of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Minna. In a statement on Thursday, the governor announced the constitution of panel of inquiry into the incident. Governor Bago also disclosed that the state commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC and others connected to the incident have been suspended with immediate effect. According to him, “this morning we woke up to the sad news that 37 miners died in NSCDC custody in Minna. We are…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna No fewer than 33 illegal miners arrested and detained by the Niger state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been reported dead in cell. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Commandant Suberu Siyaka Aniviye confirmed the incident in a statement Thursday evening claiming that the suspects  arrested for illegal mining died of strange disease. However, it was learnt that the deceased suspects were arrested at an illegal mining site around M.I Wushishi estate and Lukoto village and taken in to the custody a congested cell. A survivor simply identified as Abdullahi told…

NUDB demolishes illegal structures, criminal hideout as DG leads Minna operation By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger state Urban Development Board (NUDB) has demolished illegal structures at a notorious settlement opposite the MI Wushishi housing estate, Tunga area of Minna Niger state. It was learnt that the Director General of the board, Abdulrahman Jimada Mohammed lead the operation Thursday at about 9.30am . It was gathered that the settlement comprising of about 30 makeshift shops located at the Alovera hotel junction/first gate of the MI Wushishi estate, has in recent years been occupied by miscreants and criminals…

Chanchaga APC Reps candidate promises financial access, employment for women, youth By Aideloje Ojo Minna The 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Chanchaga Federal Constituency of Niger State, Honourable Adamu Abubakar Salami has promised to focus on facilitating access to affordable financial opportunities for women and youths including employment if elected into the National Assembly. Salami stated this during interactive meeting with women groups and youths from the constituency in Minna on Tuesday. He explained that the focus on such employment would enable the women to establish and expand businesses without the cumbersome processes associated…

* As Governor Bago schedule campaign flag off for September 19 By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG) Alhaji Abubakar Usman has implored newly constituted ambassadors to embark on massive mobilisation of the electorate for the reelection of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago in 2027. Usman gave this charge at the weekend in Suleja at the inauguration of the ambassadors drawn from Niger East by the Deputy Governor of the state, comrade Yakubu Garba. He said, “This political structure was established purely to mobilise support for the APC and Governor Bago’s…

* Registrar bags traditional title By Aideloje Ojo Minna The National Examinations Council (NECO) has donated a newly constructed palace to the traditional ruler of Gida Magoro village, in recognition of the peaceful coexistence between it and the host community over the years. Commissioning the palace on Thursday, the Registrar of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi explained that the project is part of other corporate social responsibilities to host communities executed by the council. He said, “as hosts of the Headquarters of the council, the Gida Magoro community has continued to demonstrate a spirit of hospitality, understanding…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the appointment of six Commissioners-Designate, subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly. The appointees are Hon. Lucky Barau, Gurara Local Government Area,  Hon. Isah Wakili, Bosso Local Government Area,  Dr. Isah Adamu, Kontagora Local Government Area, Hon. Emmanuel Alamu, Magama Local Government Area,  Hon. Shuaibu Saidu Kaboji, Mashegu Local Government Area and Mohammed Danladi Garba, Borgu Local Government Area. A statement issued by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG) in Minna on Monday also stated  that Governor Bago approved the…

By Aideloje Ojo Minna Borgu emirate in Niger state required the sustained presence of security agencies to prevent the incessant attacks not the deployment of soldiers and rescue teams after people have been killed and taken away by terrorists. A Prince of the Borgu kingdom from the Dantoro ruling lineage, Prince Murtala Haliru Dantoro stated this in a press briefing in Minna on Monday. He said, “I want to be very clear about what we are asking for, because there is a difference between the two. We are not asking to be rescued after the attack.…