Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Minna

February 3, 2026

NECO releases 2025 SSCE external results with 70% pass rate

The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination external results, recording a pass rate of 71.63 per cent.

National Examinations Council Logo
February 1, 2026

Tinubu’s reforms saved 27 states from collapse, says minister Idris

The minister said Mr Tinubu recognised the need for continuous reforms to correct past mistakes.

Mohammed Idris
February 1, 2026

Tinubu’s reforms opening new pathways for Nigerian youths: Minister 

Mr Idris described Nigeria as a youthful nation with immense potential.

Information minister Mohammed Idris
January 30, 2026

53-year-old man dies during visit to female friend in Niger

The police said the woman had been arrested, and the corpse of the deceased had been deposited for examination to ascertain the actual cause of death.

Police
January 26, 2026

FUT Minna secured N1 billion TETFund grant to boost research, commercial farming: VC

The vice-chancellor said the grants underscored growing local and international confidence in FUT Minna’s research capacity, accountability and innovation drive.

Federal University of Technology, Minna (credit: Clacified)
January 24, 2026

Bandits kill six in Niger village

The police spokesperson said that operatives were deployed to the scene at about 9:00 a.m. on Friday and recovered six bodies.

Bandits attack
January 14, 2026

Police arrest two suspects for criminal conspiracy, breach of trust

The police command in Niger says it has arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and cheating in Minna.

Armed Cops
January 6, 2026

Army deploying resources, leveraging technology to tackle insecurity: COAS

The army chief noted that sustained collaboration between the military and the state government was crucial to achieving lasting peace and stability.

The new COAS, Maj.- Gen. Waidi Shaibu
January 6, 2026

Army will crush terrorists in Niger, other parts of Nigeria, says COAS

Mr Shaibu said that the Nigerian Army was committed to fully implementing the goals in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu.

Troops
December 24, 2025

Terrorists attack NSCDC officers at Niger LG, cart away rifle, belongings 

Mr Siyaka-Aniviye said that officers involved in the attack had been accounted for and were safe.

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