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COMMITTEE SEEKS TWO-WEEK EXTENSION TO PROBE NSCDC CUSTODY DEATHS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent Investigative Committee probing the deaths of 37 artisanal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State has requested an
NIGER GOVT GIVES ₦5M EACH TO FAMILIES OF 37 MINERS WHO DIED IN NSCDC FACILITY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Niger State Government has given ₦5 million each to the families of 37 miners who died while in an NSCDC facility in
GOVERNOR BAGO UNVEILS PORTFOLIOS FOR NEW NIGER STATE COMMISSIONERS, TASKS THEM ON RESULTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has officially assigned portfolios to the newly appointed commissioners of Niger State, signaling the commencement of full executive governance under his
SENATE ORDERS PROBE INTO TROOP WITHDRAWAL, GENERAL’S KILLING By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Senate has directed its security committees to investigate why troops were withdrawn from Maga, Kebbi State shortly before terrorists abducted 25 female students, and to probe the killing of
NORTHERN SENATORS FORUM MOURNS VICTIMS OF NIGER TANKER EXPLOSION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Northern Senators Forum has condoled with the government and people of Niger State over the tragic tanker explosion in Katcha Local Government Area, which claimed about 40 lives.
NIGER GOV’T PLEDGES N5BN TO REVIVE NCAT MINI CAMPUS IN MINNA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Niger State Government has pledged ₦5 billion for classrooms and hostels to revive the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) mini campus at Bola Ahmed Tinubu
PRESIDENT TINUBU FELICITATES ETSU NUPE AT 73 AND 22 YEARS ON THE THRONE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 73rd
FG LAUNCHES FREE DISTRIBUTION OF FARM INPUTS TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY IN NIGER STATE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has begun distributing free farm inputs and equipment to smallholder farmers in Niger State as part of efforts to achieve food
GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO DISSOLVES CABINET, RETAINS KEY PRINCIPAL OFFICERS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has announced the dissolution of his cabinet. The announcement was made during the State Executive Council meeting held at the Council Chamber in
ARCN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY RECEIVES DELEGATIONS FROM DABBAN ACADEMIA, LAVUN YOUTH ASSOCIATION ON COURTESY VISIT Abuja, August 27, 2025 The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has underscored the Council’s commitment to youth empowerment and