Friday, 05 June 2026

Niger State

Capital: Minna

5.5M
Population
76,363 km²
Land Area
Minna
Capital
Agriculture
Major Sector

About Niger State

Niger is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, known for agriculture. With a population of approximately 5.5M, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's agriculture sector and continues to witness rapid development in infrastructure and education.

Latest News from Niger

Oyo Abduction: Governor Seyi Makinde Orders Nighttime Okada Ban

Seyi Makinde imposes 10:30 p.m. curfew on commercial motorcycles following abduction of 39 pupils and seven teachers in Oriire, as...

05 Jun 2026

Odumodublvck Alleges Plot by Chocolate City to Disrupt Europe Tour

The Nigerian rapper claims label executives are attempting to orchestrate his arrest ahead of a scheduled Germany tour, escalating...

05 Jun 2026

Sunday Igboho Vows to Expose Politicians Behind Oyo School Abductions

Activist Sunday Igboho has promised to name alleged political sponsors behind the Oyo schoolchild kidnappings in Ahoro-Esinle and ...

04 Jun 2026

VeryDarkMan and Brother Stir Debate Over Truck Prices in Nigeria After Revealing ₦49.5m China Import Deal

Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) and his brother Mark Vincent of Mac Wheels Ltd spark controversy in Nigeria’s truck market af...

04 Jun 2026

Peter Obi Defends Pastor Adeboye Amid Social Media Backlash, Urges Unity Ahead of 2027 Elections

Peter Obi, the Nigerian politician and 2023 presidential candidate, has defended Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Ch...

04 Jun 2026

Nigerians Report “Voter Not Found” Errors on INEC Portal Ahead of 2027 Elections

Confusion grows among voters as Nigerians complain of failed PVC verification on INEC portal, while the Independent National Elect...

04 Jun 2026

Victony’s ‘FRE$H’ Debuts at No. 10 on Spotify Nigeria Chart

Lagos-based singer Victony sees strong opening week for new single ‘FRE$H’, debuting at No. 10 on Spotify Nigeria’s Daily To...

04 Jun 2026

Oyo Abduction Crisis Deepens as Gunmen Demand Weapons, Cash, and Legal Concessions — Speaker Warns Against Negotiation

Adebo Ogundoyin raises alarm over escalating demands by abductors of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, ...

04 Jun 2026

Wizkid Surpasses 14 Million Album Units, Becomes First African Artist to Hit Milestone

Chart data from Chartmasters.org places Wizkid ahead of Burna Boy, as global streams and hits like “Essence” with Tems power r...

04 Jun 2026

Osun Accord Party Chairman Survives Shooting in Osogbo as Police Launch Investigation

Accord Party chairman in Osogbo Local Government Area was attacked by armed assailants while driving at night, rushed to hospital ...

04 Jun 2026