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Governor Bello: Niger to supports corps members interested in agriculture
Niger state government says it will support corps members with interest in agriculture value chain and other aspects that had potentials to add value to socio-economic life.
NYSC member offers free diabetes tests in camp
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger has commended the efforts of Mr Hamzat Adekunle with state code number NG/19C/1696, for conducting free diabetes tests for 65 persons in the camp.
NYSC registers 1,767 corp members in Niger
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has registered 1,767 corps members for the 2019 Batch C, stream one orientation course in Niger.
NYSC deploys 2,000 corps members to Niger
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 2,000 corps members to Niger state for the 2019 Batch C, stream 1 orientation course.
Two unemployed men bags six months in prison for stealing food items
The police charged Babadoko Abdulazeez and Olamide Abdulkadir with four counts of joint act, criminal trespass, store breaking and theft, contrary to sections 79, 248, 347 and 288 of the Penal Code laws of Niger State.
Niger governor assures corps members of adequate security, welfare
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has assured the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of adequate security and welfare for members in their places of primary assignments.
NYSC: No deployment of corps member to crisis prone areas in Niger
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Coordinator in Niger state, Mrs. Funmilayo Ajayi, has said that no Corps Member would be posted to Shiroro local government area and other areas that are prone to violence and attacks in the state.
NCC cautions subscribers against use of counterfeit handsets
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again cautioned telecom consumers to desist from the patronage and usage of counterfeit handsets and other substandard mobile devices in the country.
Proliferation of substandard mobile phones worries NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has reiterated its call on telecom consumers to eschew patronage and usage of counterfeit handsets and other substandard mobile devices in the country.
Niger election: Voter apathy, vote buying characterise polls
Voter apathy and open vote buying were the hallmark of the governorship and House of Assembly election in Niger State.
Governor Sani Bello reiterates support for youth programmes
The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Saturday reiterated government’s commitment to supporting initiatives by individuals, groups and associations that are geared towards making youths viable.
Suspect: Kidnapping is a deadly game of chance
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended a member of a three-man gang of kidnappers operating in Kwakuti in the Paikoro Local Government Area of the state.
Torrential downpour cuts off Minna-Bida Road as bridge collapses
Following a heavy rainfall for four days, flood has cut off the road linking Minna with Bida in Niger state.
Police arrest cattle rustlers, recover 32 cows, 26 sheep in Niger
Two suspected cattle rustlers terrorising Eregi Fulani Camp in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger state, have been arrested by the state Police Command.
Police stop PDP rally in Niger
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally slated for Saturday in Paiko, Niger State, has been postponed indefinitely.
FCT gets 10 additional voters’ registration centres – INEC official
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added 10 more Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) centres to Abuja making it 32, an official has said.
Governor Sani Bello assures corps members of safety
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has pledged to provide adequate security and ensure the welfare of corps members posted to the various Local Government Areas in the state.
Court remands three for alleged stealing motorcycle
A magistrates’ court in Minna on Thursday ordered the remand in prison of three men: Abdullahi Umar, Ibrahim Isah and Saidu Lawal for alleged armed robbery.
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