By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Niger State House of Assembly has insisted that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, must supply 18 hours of electricity or the state will search elsewhere for its power supply. It was reported that members of the assembly had two weeks ago invited the electricity distribution company to appear before
By Sabiu Abdullahi Abubakar Sani stands accused of fatally assaulting his elder brother, Kabiru Sani, following a heated argument over property ownership. The altercation, occurred in the Gawu Babangida area of Gurara Local Government Area of Niger state, has left the community in shock. Abubakar, 30, and Kabiru, 34, both natives of Tafa, found themselves
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has explained why he renamed the Abubakar Imam International Airport after President Bola Tinubu. He said the renaming was prompted by the desire to ensure a square peg is placed in a square hole, noting that naming the State Polytechnic Zungeru, after the late literary
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma President Bola Tinubu says his administration will offer the needed support to the 36 state governors to enable them banish hunger and end the economic hardship in thir respective states. He was speaking during the inauguration ceremony of tractors and other agricultural equipments in Minna, Niger State capital where he admitted
By Sabiu Abdullahi Reports of chaos and violence emerged from Niger State as criminals seized control of trucks carrying food supplies, prompting soldiers to intervene with gunfire in the Suleja Area. Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of mayhem as suspected hoodlums swarmed the food-laden trailers, brazenly looting bags of rice, cartons of spaghetti, and other essential items.
The government of Niger State is set to take action against teachers following an incident where a student used inappropriate language during a debate that has sparked widespread outrage and concern.
By Sabiu Abdullahi A tragedy occurred in Nasarawa village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, as a 20-year-old newlywed, Aisha Aliyu, allegedly murdered her husband, Idris Ahmadu. The incident, which occurred around 1 a.m. on Monday, has left the community in shock and disbelief. According to reports from residents, the couple tied the knot
By Kasim Isa Muhammad Amidst escalating living expenses, fresh protests have erupted in Niger State just days after demonstrators flooded the streets of Minna. TCR noted that, this time, Suleja bears witness to the outcry, located just a stone’s throw away from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Protesters, bearing placards demanding action from President
By Kasim Isa Muhammad The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the apprehension of 25 individuals in connection with a recent protest in Minna, Niger State. Reports indicate that the demonstrators, led by Aisha Jibrin, staged a blockade on the Minna-Bada Road and Kpakungu roundabout to voice grievances regarding the soaring food prices in the
By Sabiu Abdullahi Residents of Minna, the capital of Niger State, took to the streets on Monday to voice their discontent over the escalating cost of living in the country. The protest saw demonstrators, including women and youths, block major roads within the metropolis, demanding urgent government intervention. Chanting protest songs that echoed their frustrations,