No fewer than 207 persons have so far died in the flood that ravaged two communities in the Mokwa area of Niger state. Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Minna on the activities of the agency to mitigate various disasters that have occurred across the state. Arah stated that 500 persons sustained varying degrees of injury as a result of the devastating...

The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, felicitated former Governor Yahaya Bello at his 50th birthday. While describing him as a generational leader, legacy builder and a trailblazer in inclusive governance, Fanwo in a heartfelt tribute made available to journalists in Lokoja, stated that Bello’s leadership style, courage, and vision redefined public service and left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Kogi State. He said, “Your Excellency, I...

The Department of State Services in Niger State has expressed concern over the increasing involvement of underage girls and women in social vices in the state. The DSS Director in the state, Alhaji Usman Bello Hussain expressed the concern during a courtesy visit by the Niger State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA). Hussain, while assuring FIDA members of the DSS’s commitment to protecting the rights of girls and women against any...