Alarming Report, Meningitis kills 33 in Niger State

Thirty three people have died from the Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in Niger state out of 116 suspected cases recorded, an official disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. The Executive Director of the state Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPCDA), Dr Yahaya Na’uzo, said that nine persons died from the type...

President Buhari Mourns Former Niger State Governor Kure

President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State on the passing of former governor, Engr. Abdulkadir Kure. President Buhari also commiserates with the wife of the deceased, Senator Zaynab Kure and her children, all the Kure family and the Nupe people, on the unfortunate demise of their illustrious son....

Social Media Post Turns To Violence In Pandogari

At about 6pm yesterday, 29 May 2016, one Mr Methodus Chimaije Emmanuel, a 24 year old trader based in Pandogari, Rafi LGA of Niger State was attacked and killed by a mob in the town on allegation of posting a blasphemous statement about Prophet Muhammad on the social media. Troops of 31 Artillery Brigade of...