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Minister Of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio Laments, Says NDDC Needs Better Funding
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, says the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is broke and needs better funding to carry out its duties.He stated this at the NDDC capacity building workshop held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, with the theme, “Collaborating, Planning and Re-strategising for a Better Niger Delt

Nigerian Lady Reportedly Killed Herself And Her Boyfriend During An Argument In Niger State
A Nigerian woman has reportedly killed herself and her male lover during an ugly exchange. It was gathered that the incident took place in Suleja, Niger state. Taking to Twitter, user @_Hydrochloric wrote that the lady invited her man to her house, only to lace the house with petrol and set them ablaze killing the pair. See what @_Hydrochloric
200 Level Student Shot Dead By Unknown Gunman In Black In Niger Delta University
A 200 level student of the Niger Delta University has been shot dead on campus by a yet-to-be-identified gunman in Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. The incident happened some hours after the deceased, identified as James, finished a test. The killer is said to have stormed the campus in a black outfit.

Man, Umar Jibri Stabs Chief Imam in Niger State To Death For Allegedly Having Sex With His Wife
The police in Niger state have arrested Umar Jibril, popularly known as Ba’adama for stabbing the Chief Imam of Edati to death with an iron rod for allegedly having sex with his second wife.Confirming the arrest to newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, Adamu Usman, said the suspect carried out the act on Monday, April 12.When interrogated,
"I Begged Niger Republic To Allow Nigeria Construct Railway" - Rotimi Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has revealed that he pleaded with the government of the Niger Republic to allow Nigeria to construct the $1.95 billion railway from Kano State into Maradi.Nigeria plans to construct a railway line that would start from Kano to Dutse-Katsina through Jibia and end in Maradi, Niger Republic. However, Amaechi

UPDATE: Ex Niger Chairman, Suleiman Ishaya Killed By Gunmen, Abduct His Bereaved Wife
A former Chairman of Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Suleiman Ishaya has been reportedly killed by gunmen who also abducted his bereaved wife.It was gathered that the gunmen invaded Ishaya’s residence on Sunday night in New Bwari Community and stabbed him in the stomach with a knife b
70yr Old Mohammed Rabiu Wada Who Supplies Hard Drugs to Boko Haram Nabbed in Niger State
Mohammed Rabiu Wada, a 70-year-old drug trafficker, who allegedly supplies illicit substances to Boko Haram insurgents and bandits have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Niger state, The Nation reports.This was disclosed by the Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in Abuja on Saturd

PHOTOS: Over 20 Suspected Railway Vandals Arrested in Niger State
Twenty-one suspects have been apprehended by the Niger State Police Command for vandalizing the railway in the state.Spokesperson of the command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, March 24, said the suspects were arrested at Esheti-Elegi community of Kataeregi, in Katcha Local Government Area.DSP Abiodun said
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 so far out of the over 500 people said to have been vaccinated in the state capital, Minna.It was gathered that the observation led to the suspension of further vaccination of persons in the s

President Buhari Once Said He’s Originally From Niger Republic - Retired Colonel Tony Nyiam
A retired army colonel, Tony Nyiam, says President Muhammadu Buhari had publicly revealed he is from the Niger Republic. Niger is bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin and Burkina Faso to the southwest, Mali to the west, and Algeria to the northwest.Nyiam said this in an old interview with Arise TV, in w
President Buhari Names Abuja Expressway After President Of Niger
President Muhammadu Buhari has named a road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after President Issoufou Mahamadou of Niger Republic. At a ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, Mohammed Bello, FCT Minister, said the expressway was named after the Nigerien president for his “significant role in the promotion of peace in Africa”. “Earlier today, th

"We Paid Spiritualists, Vigilantes N14m To Fight Bandits" - Niger State Govt
The Secretary of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Adams Kefas, on Monday, revealed that spiritualists and vigilantes were paid N14million to fight banditry in the council.Kefas said this during an interrogation before the Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik Judicial Commission of Inquiry while questioning the suspended Chairman of Shiro
Niger Delta Leader, Asari Dokubo Reportedly Forms Biafra Customary Government (BCG)
Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force, has declared the formation of the Biafra Customary Government (BCG).Uche Mefor, BCG’s head of information and communications, said Dokubo also named those who would serve as leaders in the government alongside himself.He added that they would proceed to set up provincial structures

Repentant Bandits Buy More Weapons With Their Amjavascript:void(0);nesty Money - Gov Bello of Niger State Reveals
A Nigerian governor has raised an alarm, revealing that repentant bandits use money they are given as part of dialogue option to acquire more weapons. The Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State revealed this during a meeting with a vigilante group at Mariga LGA of Niger state. He stated that any bandit who gives up his old ways, would be offered a
Tragedy As Four Family Members Burnt Beyond Recognition In Niger
The Ancient city of Bida, headquarters of Bida local government area of Niger state was thrown into mourning on Monday as four family members were burnt into ashes in an early morning inferno.Two wives and grandchildren of the owner of the building were consumed by the fire. The name of the two wives are Hajiya Salamatu and Hajiya Jummai Kab

Photos: Operatives Of NDLEA Recovers 27 Rifles From Two Criminals In Niger
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger State Command, have recovered 27 new firearms from two suspects during a routine stop-and-search operation in Kontagora area of the state. The suspects: Danjuma Auta, 35, and Daniel Danrangi, 25, both male and from Dirin Daji, Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State were arr

BREAKING: Tension Heightened As Over 50 Kidnapped By Suspected Bandits In Niger
Over fifty persons were said to have been kidnapped by armed bandits along the Tegina-Minna road in Rafi Local Government of Niger state.The incident, it was gathered occured, Tuesday, when the three commercial vehicles conveying nine passengers including the drivers ran into the road block at Kundu set up by the bandits.A source revealed that the

REVEALED! Niger State Government Freed Four Bandits To Secure Release Of Kagara Students, Staff
According to SaharaReporters, some sources have revealed that security operatives agreed to free four bandits arrested to secure the release of staff members and students of Government Science College, Kagara in Niger State abducted by gunmen.SaharaReporters had reported how bandits stormed the school located in the Rafi Local Government on Februa
Photos Of 38 Released Kagara School Students & Others Received By Niger Gov. Bello
Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger on Saturday received the abducted students and staff of Government Science College, Kagara, whom were released by their captors.Bello, while receiving the victims, disclosed that 38 students and staff of the school were released by the abductors "I am happy to announce this afternoon the rescue of the 38

Niger Gov, Abubakar Bello Says He Receive No Support From FG Over Rescue Of Abducted Schoolboys
The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, said he has received “little or no support” from the federal government towards the rescue of the 42 persons abducted from Government Science College, Kagara, last week.Bandits abducted the persons, including 27 students, three workers and 12 members of their families in the school located in Rafi L
Video Of Niger Delta Militants Threatening To Destroy Infrastructures In Abuja and Lagos
In a video posted on Tuesday by Africa Independent Television (AIT), the group accused the federal government of marginalizing the region and failing to deliver on the amnesty program.Reading from a statement, a masked member of the group said after accepting the amnesty pact, “till date, there are no schools, no potable water, no light, no hosp

Identity Of The Student Killed During Attack On Students In Kagara, Niger State Revealed
Niger State Ministry Of Education has released photo of the student killed during the attack on Government Science College Kagara in Niger State. LIB reported that Benjamin .B. Habila, an SS3C student, was shot dead by the bandits while trying to escape. The bandits invaded the school around 3 am on Wednesday, February 17, abducting the students
Bandits In Military Uniform Strike Again, Kidnap Women, Children In Niger
Some gunmen believed to be bandits have struck again in Niger State.The bandits were said to have abducted women and children in Gurmana village in the State.Disclosing this, former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani alleged that the bandits who wore military uniform struck at about 4 p.m.In a tweet, the former lawmaker claimed that some of the re

Lai Mohammed Debunks News That FG Pay Ransom For The Release Of Kagara Students In Niger State
Lai Mohammed, the Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, on Saturday, said the Federal Government won’t pay ransom to secure the [size=12pt] release of the abducted students [/size] and members of staff of Government Science College, Kagara.He stated this today while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ monitored
Niger Governor Rejects N500 Million Ransom Demand As Bandits Cling To Kagara Schoolboys
Hope was initially raised yesterday on freedom for the abducted 27 students and 15 others at Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State, but later dashed, with the bandits insisting on N500 million ransom before releasing the abductees and other people kidnaped in NSTA bus earlier in the week.The bandits attacked the school last Wednesday, ki

N800 Million Reportedly Paid To Bandits By FG For Release Of Kagara Students In Niger State
The Federal Government has reportedly paid a sum of N800 million to bandits for the release of the abducted students and staff of Government Science College (KSC), Kagara, in Niger State.According to Peoples Gazzete, the government paid N800m for the “successful operation,” which was allegedly brokered by the National Security Adviser (NSA), B

Fulanis Killed, Cows Stolen – Bandits Who Attack Niger State List Grievances To Sheikh Gumi
Armed bandits terrorizing some Local Government Areas and communities in Niger State have expressed their anger with locals.They listed their grievances during a mediation chat with Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi.The parley followed the Tuesday night abduction of staff, students and relatives at the Government Science School in Kagara.
PHOTOS: Sheik Gumi Meets With Bandits Who Attacked School in Niger State in The Forest
Islamic scholar, Sheik Ahmed Gumi, has given his assurances that Niger state abductees will be released soon.He spoke after meetings with bandits in forests between Tegina and Birnin gwari in Kaduna state .Sheikh Gumi met with the bandits leader, Dogo Gide, among other top Commanders at Dutsen Magaji Forest.The state government also sent a strong
Niger State Releases Names of Abducted Students and Staff of Government Science College Kagara
The Niger state government has released the names of the abducted staff and students of the Government Science College,Kagara.Bandits dressed in military uniform stormed the school at about 2am on Wednesday, February 17, killed a student, and abducted 27 others, 3 staff of the school and 12 members of the family of the staff.The names of the abduc
Niger State Governor Sani Bello Shuts Down Boarding Schools In 4 LGA In The State
Governor Sani Bello of Niger State has ordered the immediate closure of all the boarding schools in four local government areas of the state.This is as a result of the abduction of students and staff of Government Science College, Kagara.Gunmen had invaded the school in the wee hours of Wednesday, raiding hostels and staff quarters. A student was

Niger News, Photos and Videos

Minister Of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio Laments, Says NDDC Needs Better Funding

Nigerian Lady Reportedly Killed Herself And Her Boyfriend During An Argument In Niger State

200 Level Student Shot Dead By Unknown Gunman In Black In Niger Delta University

Man, Umar Jibri Stabs Chief Imam in Niger State To Death For Allegedly Having Sex With His Wife

"I Begged Niger Republic To Allow Nigeria Construct Railway" - Rotimi Amaechi

UPDATE: Ex Niger Chairman, Suleiman Ishaya Killed By Gunmen, Abduct His Bereaved Wife

70yr Old Mohammed Rabiu Wada Who Supplies Hard Drugs to Boko Haram Nabbed in Niger State

PHOTOS: Over 20 Suspected Railway Vandals Arrested in Niger State

200 Persons Under Observation After Taking COVID-19 Vaccine In Niger

President Buhari Once Said He’s Originally From Niger Republic - Retired Colonel Tony Nyiam

President Buhari Names Abuja Expressway After President Of Niger

"We Paid Spiritualists, Vigilantes N14m To Fight Bandits" - Niger State Govt

Niger Delta Leader, Asari Dokubo Reportedly Forms Biafra Customary Government (BCG)

Repentant Bandits Buy More Weapons With Their Amjavascript:void(0);nesty Money - Gov Bello of Niger State Reveals

Tragedy As Four Family Members Burnt Beyond Recognition In Niger

Photos: Operatives Of NDLEA Recovers 27 Rifles From Two Criminals In Niger

BREAKING: Tension Heightened As Over 50 Kidnapped By Suspected Bandits In Niger

REVEALED! Niger State Government Freed Four Bandits To Secure Release Of Kagara Students, Staff

Photos Of 38 Released Kagara School Students & Others Received By Niger Gov. Bello

Niger Gov, Abubakar Bello Says He Receive No Support From FG Over Rescue Of Abducted Schoolboys

Video Of Niger Delta Militants Threatening To Destroy Infrastructures In Abuja and Lagos

Identity Of The Student Killed During Attack On Students In Kagara, Niger State Revealed

Bandits In Military Uniform Strike Again, Kidnap Women, Children In Niger

Lai Mohammed Debunks News That FG Pay Ransom For The Release Of Kagara Students In Niger State

Niger Governor Rejects N500 Million Ransom Demand As Bandits Cling To Kagara Schoolboys

N800 Million Reportedly Paid To Bandits By FG For Release Of Kagara Students In Niger State

Fulanis Killed, Cows Stolen – Bandits Who Attack Niger State List Grievances To Sheikh Gumi

PHOTOS: Sheik Gumi Meets With Bandits Who Attacked School in Niger State in The Forest

Niger State Releases Names of Abducted Students and Staff of Government Science College Kagara

Niger State Governor Sani Bello Shuts Down Boarding Schools In 4 LGA In The State

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