The Niger State Government has imposed a curfew on commercial motorcycle operators (Okada riders) and Keke NAPEP drivers in Minna, the state capital, from 6 pm to 6 am daily. Governor Mohammed ...

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has reversed his controversial directive ordering the arrest of individuals with dreadlocks, following widespread backlash from the public and civil rights ...

Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago of Niger State has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew in Minna, the state capital, following a rise in attacks and killings. The restriction also applies to commercial ...

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has reversed his controversial directive ordering the arrest of individuals with dreadlocks, following widespread backlash from the public and civil rights ...

As Christians celebrate Easter Sunday yesterday peaceful in Niger State, the state governor Mohammed Umaru Bago and Senator Peter Ndalikali Jiya have urged Christians to reflect on the symbolism ...

The Governor had previously taken a strong stance against individuals wearing dreadlocks within Niger State, instructing security officers to arrest such persons and impose a fine on them.

Niger State Government has suspended movement of commercial motorcycles and tricycles from 6pm to 6am in Minna, the state capital. LEADERSHIP reports that the decision of the governor, Mohammed ...

Niger State Governor, Umar Mohammed Bago, has made a U-turn on his earlier directive ordering the arrest of individuals with dreadlocks, following public backlash that trailed his comments.

The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation, despite tensions between the two neighbours since the July 2023 coup ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has convened a two-day meeting in Accra, Ghana, beginning Tuesday, to deliberate on the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the ...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has challenged the state’s contingent that came first in the recently concluded Niger Delta Sports festival held in Uyo, the Akwa-Ibom State ...

After over 20 months of diplomatic strain, Nigeria and the Republic of Niger are set to restore full ties, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar and Nigerien counterpart Bakary Yaou Sangare hinted ...