Teenager set ablaze in Niger over missing children
A suspected thief caught in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday afternoon was set ablaze by some residents after he allegedly kidnapped …
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9-year-old girl killed in crossfire between bandits and vigilantes
A 9-year-old girl was killed in crossfire between bandits and vigilantes in Niger state. Local vigilantes have stormed bandits enclaves and rescued six captives …
How Tea seller caused Tanker explosion
A local tea seller caused an explosion of fuel tankers in Niger State on Saturday, while trying to heat some water to make tea for …
18-year-old Student who attempted to kidnap Provost arrested
An 18-year-old student has been apprehended by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger Command, over an alleged attempt to kidnap the Provost, …
Robbers gang-rape 2 sisters in early morning operation
Armed robbers in the wee hours of Wednesday invaded a house at Angwan Gwari Kwamba in Suleja LGA of Niger State and raped two sisters. …
FIRS Director killed by Bandits in Niger Attack; AbdulRazaq mourns
The Coordinator, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in charge of Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states, Alhaji Muhammad Kudu Adamu, has been reportedly killed by bandits …
Niger govt bans sale of Motorcycles
The Niger State Government has banned the sale of motorcycles. The Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, who announced this in a …
We’ll arrest those who hung baby on barbed wire fence – Police
The Niger State Police Command has launched a manhunt to arrest those responsible for hanging a day-old baby girl on a barbed wire fence in …
In attempt to bomb bandit, Air Force kills wedding guest in Niger
In attempt to bomb bandit, Air Force kills wedding guest in Niger The airstrike in which some armed bandits and cattle rustlers were killed …
Niger Communities Negotiate With Boko Haram, Pay N20m, Buy N500k Bike For Them
65 Communities in Niger Sign N20m Peace Deal with Boko Haram
200 persons under observation after taking Covid-19 vaccine in Niger
About 200 persons are allegedly being monitored after taking the COVID-19 vaccination from the state Ministry for Health for adverse reactions. The figure is …
Niger Governor, Sani-Bello warns against outbreak of avian influenza
Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has announced the outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in a cluster of poultry farms in the state. The …
‘We Can’t Dictate To Bandits’ – Niger Govt speaks on delay in rescue of Kagara Victims
The Niger State Government says it cannot dictate to the gunmen who abducted students and staff of Government Science College Kagara, Niger State. The victims …
How police ignored alert on bandits’ presence – a day before Kagara school attack
For 11 hours, armed bandits moved freely towards Kagara community in Rafi local government area of Niger state before invading Government Science College (GSC), where …
Kagara abductees not released yet, says Gov Sani-Bello
Niger Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello has dispelled rumour that 27 students and 3 teachers abducted on Wednesday morning at Government Science College, Kagara have been released. …
Police begin aerial search for Kagara abductees
The Nigeria Police Force has begun aerial search for rescue of kidnapped students, teachers, and other staff of Government Science College, Kagara. The police spokesperson, …
Kangara: Niger Govt Releases Names Of Abducted Staff & Students
Names of the students and staff of the Government Science College, Kagara who were abducted by bandits have been released by the Niger state government. …
Operation Puff Adder II deployed to rescue abducted victims in Niger
The first phase of Operation Adder II has been deployed to Niger state to rescue the abducted victims and dislodge bandits from their abode across …
At least 27 students kidnapped as armed men in Military Uniforms storm Niger school
At least 27 students were abducted Wednesday, 17th February, when armed men raided a state-run school in Niger State, north-west Nigeria. The gunmen, wearing military …
APGA Wins First Election in Niger State
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) recorded its first major victory in Niger State this weekend as its won its first legislative election in the …
APC loses out as INEC fixes date for Niger Rep re-run
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the reordered re-run election for Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency of Niger State will take place on Saturday, February …
Gunmen kill Pastor, Kidnap 19 in Niger state
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped not less than 19 people and a Pastor killed in Ogu and Tegina communities in Rafi Local Government Area (LGA) of …
American Citizen Kidnapped In Niger State
An American citizen has been kidnapped by gunmen in southern Niger, a senior official told AFP on Tuesday. The American, described as the son of …
Kainji Dam, Power Plant Intact, Fully Operational – Mgt
The Management of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, operators of the Kainji and Jebba Hydro Power Plants in Niger state, has dismissed reports on social media …