The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Danmaman, has dismissed reports of fatalities during the “End Bad Governance” protests in Suleja town, Niger State. Speaking to journalists in his office, CP Danmaman stated that he had not received any…
119 inmates escape as heavy rains destroy Suleja Prisons
No fewer than 119 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, Niger state, have escaped, following hours of heavy downpour which destroyed parts of the facility on Wednesday night. Spokesman of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the…
Gov. Bago dismisses report on ban of alcohol in Niger
Niger governor Umar Bago has dismissed reports claiming that he had banned alcoholic drinks in the state. Bago, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said such a directive was neither from or his aides. “The public should disregard the…
Worshippers trapped as truck rams into Suleja mosque
A trailer loaded with powdered milk rammed into a mosque at Suleja, Niger State, on Tuesday, leaving at least three persons trapped. The accident occurred around 6am when many people had left the mosque after morning prayers. According to eye…
Suleja LG boss, Make, kidnapped (ThisDay)
The Chairman of Suleja Local Government in Niger State, Alhaji Abdullahi Make, has been kidnapped. Make was kidnapped on his way home from the local government secretariat Wednesday evening. It was learnt that some armed men waylaid his official car…