Thursday, June 18, 2026

Mokwa

June 12, 2026

SSS arrests suspected gun courier in Kano

He was arrested while on an errand to transport four RPG tubes, three AK-47s and two empty magazines to a destination in Funtua, Katsina State.

RPG
May 7, 2026

Windstorm damaged 1,200 buildings in Niger, says NSEMA

The director-general of the agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, disclosed this on Thursday during an update on the disaster response.

Mangled roofing sheets
May 4, 2026

Windstorm damages several houses in Niger

Several houses and properties were reportedly destroyed by a windstorm following heavy rainfall that wreaked havoc in Mokwa, Niger.

windstorm affected several houses
May 2, 2026

Etsu Nupe confers chieftaincy title on Remi Tinubu

He said it was in recognition of Mrs Tinubu’s support for victims of insecurity and natural disasters in the state.

Remi Tinubu
February 22, 2026

IFAD programme boosts rice, cassava production in Niger

ASAP is a global initiative of IFAD, integrated into Nigeria’s VCDP framework.

International Fund for Agricultural Development
February 8, 2026

Foundation disburses N100 million scholarship to indigent students in Niger

Mr Ndarani explained that education remains the most effective tool for lifting communities out of poverty.

Mohammed Ndarani
January 25, 2026

NDLEA recovers tons of illicit drugs in raids across 13 states

The NDLEA spokesman said a female suspect was arrested on Friday, January 23, in Mokwa, Niger State, in a follow-up operation by operatives.

NDLEA officials [Credit; Punch Newspaper]
October 29, 2025

N-HYPPADEC distributes farm inputs, relief materials, life jackets to member states

Mr Sadiq-Yelwa disclosed that the Bago-led administration had provided more than 1,000 tractors to farmers in the state to enhance productivity.

N-HYPPADEC
October 19, 2025

Tinubu restates commitment to security, development

According to him, Mr Tinubu’s administration will continue to give priority to the protection of the lives and property of all Nigerians.

President Bola Tinubu
August 23, 2025

Flood victims in Mokwa allege exclusion from N1 billion compensation

Gov. Umaru Bago had in June approved N1 billion to support victims of the Mokwa flood.

flood in Mokwa