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  • Aftermath Of Niger Prison Collapse That Allowed 119 Inmates To Escape Following Rainstorm

    . Aftermath Of Niger Prison Collapse That Allowed 119 Inmates To Escape Following Rainstorm

     Photos have been released to show the aftermath of the prison that collapsed in Niger State after a heavy downpour.119 inmates escaped from the prison after a rainstorm damaged sections of the facility.The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday, April 25, paid a visit to the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State, fo
  • About 118 Inmates Escape After Heavy Rainstorm Destroyed Prison in Niger State

    . About 118 Inmates Escape After Heavy Rainstorm Destroyed Prison in Niger State

     118 inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, after a downpour on Wednesday night, April 24, caused extensive damage to the facility.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Adamu Duza, on Thursday, April 25.Duz
  • Residents Flee As Soldiers Leave Niger Community After Deadly Ambush

    . Residents Flee As Soldiers Leave Niger Community After Deadly Ambush

     The Nigerian military has shut down its camp and pulled out troops from Allawa community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.Allawa community is one of the communities facing severe attacks by bandits and terrorists in Shiroro LGA of the state.The withdrawal of troops, which residents said came to them as a surprise due to renewed atta
  • Police Arrest Two Suspects Over killing Of Okada Rider In Niger State

    . Police Arrest Two Suspects Over killing Of Okada Rider In Niger State

     The police in Niger State have arrested two suspects in the killing of an Okada rider (motorcycle taxi operator) in Minna, the state capital.The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, told journalists in Minna on Wednesday that Adamu Tumaka was killed at about 10 p.m. last Thursday.He said the police investigation was ongoing to unravel t
  • Niger: Gov Bago Dragged For Spraying Naira Notes At Citizens

    . Niger: Gov Bago Dragged For Spraying Naira Notes At Citizens

     Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State has attracted backlash after a video of him throwing naira notes at his supporters emerged on the internet.Bago was seen standing through the roof of a moving vehicle and throwing the notes in the air as his supporters scrambled to pick them.His action has infuriated citizens of the state including civil
  • SAD: Five Missing Children Found Suffocated To Death Inside Car In Niger State

    . SAD: Five Missing Children Found Suffocated To Death Inside Car In Niger State

     Five children between the ages of five and 13 years have suffocated to death after they were trapped in a car Gurara Albishir area of Minna, the capital of Niger State.According to a source in the neighborhood, the children had mistakenly locked themselves in the car, which had been abandoned for more than two years by the owner.He said that the p
  • Bandits Strike Again: Six Soldiers Killed, Captain Abducted In Niger State Ambush

    .. Bandits Strike Again: Six Soldiers Killed, Captain Abducted In Niger State Ambush

     Armed bandits reportedly ambushed and fatally shot six soldiers at Roro, Karaga, and Rumace communities in the Bassa Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, April 19, 2024, also saw the abduction and alleged killing of a captain during the attack.According to reports from Daily Trust, the s
  • Tragedy As Two Teenage Girls Drown As Canoe Capsizes In Niger State

    . Tragedy As Two Teenage Girls Drown As Canoe Capsizes In Niger State

     Two teenage girls from the Kofa community, in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State have died following a canoe mishap in the Kota dam.The Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in Tafa, Hussaini Abubakar, who confirmed the incident to the Daily Trust on Monday, April 15, 2024, said the mishap occurred around 5pm on Saturday, after
  • TRAGEDY: Residents Flee As Bandits Kill 30 Security Volunteers In Niger State

    . TRAGEDY: Residents Flee As Bandits Kill 30 Security Volunteers In Niger State

     Tragedy has struck in the Dogon-Dawa community in the Mariga local government area of Niger state as suspected bandits have reportedly killed no fewer than thirty members of a local Security outfit called Yan Sa Kai in the area.Some casualties were also said to have been recorded on the side of the bandits but the exact numbers are yet to be ascer
  • Pandemonium As Hoodlums Attack Worshipers During Ramadan Prayer In Niger

    . Pandemonium As Hoodlums Attack Worshipers During Ramadan Prayer In Niger

     Suspected armed thugs have been attacking residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, for the past five days.The attackers armed with dangerous weapons are openly holding the residents hostage.The latest attack happened in the wee hours of Friday, as the hoodlums blocked Kuta Road in Minna,  attacking people going for Tahajud prayers.A resid
  • PHOTOS: Worshippers Escape Death As Truck Rams Into Mosque In Niger State

    . PHOTOS: Worshippers Escape Death As Truck Rams Into Mosque In Niger State

     Worshippers escaped death when a mango-laden truck rammed into a mosque in Barade House, opposite the Old Licencing Office in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger StateThe incident happened in the wee hours of Friday, April 4, 2024. Sources reveals that worshipers had just dispersed after Tahajud prayers when the incident happened.The mosque w
  • Thug, Abba Garba Arrested While Trying To Flee To Niger Republic After Killing Friend In Kano

    . Thug, Abba Garba Arrested While Trying To Flee To Niger Republic After Killing Friend In Kano

     In a bid to curb rising criminal activities, the Kano State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of a suspected notorious thug, Abba Garba, also known as "Dan 'Kuda," in connection with the murder of his friend.The arrest of Garba, a resident of Dorayi quarters, came following a disturbing incident wher
  • Teenager Arrested For Killing His Friend Over Phone; Dumps Body Inside Septic Tank In Niger State

    .. Teenager Arrested For Killing His Friend Over Phone; Dumps Body Inside Septic Tank In Niger State

     In a tragic turn of events, the Niger State Police Command has apprehended a 19-year-old, Yakubu Tanko, for the alleged murder of his 14-year-old friend, Sikiru Tajudeen, in the Bosso Local Government Area of the state. The arrest was made following a thorough investigation into the disappearance of the minor, whose body was later discovered in a
  • Niger State Police Apprehend Alleged Local Gunrunner, Mustapha Ishaku In Minna

    .. Niger State Police Apprehend Alleged Local Gunrunner, Mustapha Ishaku In Minna

     In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement efforts, the Niger State Police Command has apprehended a suspected gunrunner, identified as Mustapha Ishaku, in the Mandela area of Minna, the state capital. This arrest comes as part of ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of illicit firearms in the region.According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the
  • Burnt Dead Body Found Hanging On Tree After 'Strange Killings' In Niger State

    . Burnt Dead Body Found Hanging On Tree After 'Strange Killings' In Niger State

     A burnt dead body of a yet-to-be-identified man was found hanging on a mango tree in Kudu village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.A security source in the area told Daily Trust that the body was discovered opposite a shea butter-producing company on Enagi-Kudu road on Monday morning, March 25, 2024. He said the identity of the victim a
  • Photo Of Man Who Killed Elder Brother Over Property In Niger State

    . Photo Of Man Who Killed Elder Brother Over Property In Niger State

     The man who killed his elder brother over their father's property in Niger state has been pictured with the murder weapon.Abubakar Sani, 30, was arrested by the Police in Niger State for killing Kabir Sani in Gawu-Babangida in Gurara Local Government Area of the state.It was gathered that an argument had ensued between the two brothers over t
  • 30 Corpses Recovered, 50 Houses Burnt After Bandits Unleashed Deadly Attack On Niger Village

    . 30 Corpses Recovered, 50 Houses Burnt After Bandits Unleashed Deadly Attack On Niger Village

     Tragedy struck Madaka village as bandits unleashed a deadly attack, resulting in the recovery of at least thirty bodies. Among the victims were the Village Head, the Commander, and Deputy Commander of the local vigilante, who bravely attempted to defend the community.In addition to the devastation in Madaka, the bandits also targeted Majanjan Dist
  • PHOTOS; Beautiful Abandoned Newborn Baby Rescued In Niger State

    . PHOTOS; Beautiful Abandoned Newborn Baby Rescued In Niger State

     A newborn baby abandoned in Minna, Niger State has been rescued. Residents said a Good Samaritan found the baby inside a carton at about 6:25pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2024,  at Western bypass, behind Bosso Estate. According to one Huzaifa Usman, the baby is now under the care of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
  • BREAKING: Tinubu Opens Land, Air Borders With Niger Republic, Lifts Other Sanctions

    . BREAKING: Tinubu Opens Land, Air Borders With Niger Republic, Lifts Other Sanctions

     President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect.This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday.Ngelale said this directive was in compliance with the decisions of
  • Niger State Gov. Umar Bago Commissions 1000 Tractors, 2000 Hectares of Farm Lands (Photos)

    . Niger State Gov. Umar Bago Commissions 1000 Tractors, 2000 Hectares of Farm Lands (Photos)

     The Niger State Government in partnership with a diversified agriculture value chain group, Origin Group has taken delivery of agricultural equipment to scale up agricultural production and promote national policy on food security.Origin Group, using its proprietary themed support system called Total Agricultural Support Program (TASP) in partners
  • BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Niger To inaugurate Agric Projects, Renamed Airport

    . BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Niger To inaugurate Agric Projects, Renamed Airport

     President Tinubu has arrived in Niger State to inaugurate the mechanised agricultural project.Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the renamed Minna International Airport, agro-processing zone and agricultural equipment.The airport was renamed Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna by the state governor, Umar Bago on Friday.The airport was fir
  • Man, Idris Disguises To Set Robbery Suspect Free In Niger hospital

    . Man, Idris Disguises To Set Robbery Suspect Free In Niger hospital

     Police in Niger State have arrested one Idris Bala, 30, of Masaka Area of Nasarawa State, who reportedly disguised to free his friend, one Adamu Saidu, 30, from IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, where he was receiving treatment following his arrest for alleged robbery. Niger State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun said h
  • Niger State Governor, Umar Bago Renames Minna Airport After President Tinubu

    . Niger State Governor, Umar Bago Renames Minna Airport After President Tinubu

     Niger State Government has renamed the Abubakar Imam Kagara International Airport after Bola Tinubu International Airport, Minna, ahead of the president’s state visit.The Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Aminu Suleman -Takuma, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the Government House, Minna on Sunday.Represented by the Spec
  • Niger State Governor, Bago urges Federal Govt To Censor Social Media Over Spread Of Fake News

    . Niger State Governor, Bago urges Federal Govt To Censor Social Media Over Spread Of Fake News

     Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to censor the contents of social media platforms in Nigeria, citing their abuse and the spread of fake news.Bago made this statement during his decoration as the Grand Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council.The governor stated the n
  • Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, Kneels to Greet President Tinubu At The Villa

    . Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, Kneels to Greet President Tinubu At The Villa

     Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, was seen kneeling to greet President Tinubu during a visit to the Presidential Villa earlier today, March 7.The unusual display of deference by Governor Bago, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has drawn both praise and criticism from various quarters. Picture of the moment quickly went viral
  • Military Apprehends Five Suspected Railway Vandals in Niger State

    .. Military Apprehends Five Suspected Railway Vandals in Niger State

     In a significant crackdown on railway vandalism, the military has apprehended five individuals suspected of vandalizing railway tracks and sleepers in Sarkin Pawa, Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. These suspects are currently in police custody awaiting further investigation.The state Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman
  • Police Parade Four Suspects In Possession Of 295 Live Ammunition, AK-47 In Niger State

    . Police Parade Four Suspects In Possession Of 295 Live Ammunition, AK-47 In Niger State

     The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has arrested four suspects for being in possession of 295 live rounds of ammunition and an AK-47 rifle at Sabon-Wuse in Tafa local government area of the state.Danmamman made the disclosure while parading the suspects in Minna, stating that they were arrested at a poultry farm
  • Gunmen Kill Photographer Attached To The Office Of Niger State Governor's Political Adviser

    . Gunmen Kill Photographer Attached To The Office Of Niger State Governor's Political Adviser

     Zacheaus Salawadeen, a 33-year-old photographer and Special Assistant on Communication in the Office of the Political Adviser to the Niger State Governor, was tragically murdered by unidentified assailants in Niger State.The father of three was reportedly stabbed to death in the early hours of Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at his residence in Tundun
  • BREAKING! Nigeria Restores Electricity Supply to Niger Republic As ECOWAS Lifts Sanctions

    . BREAKING! Nigeria Restores Electricity Supply to Niger Republic As ECOWAS Lifts Sanctions

     Nigeria has agreed to restore electricity supply to Niger Republic as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) yesterday lifted the sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina-Faso and Guinea.The sanctions were lifted after the extraordinary summit of ECOWAS on the political, peace and security situation in the sub-region held at the State Hou
  • BREAKING: ECOWAS Lifts Economic Sanctions Imposed On Niger, Mali, Guinea

    . BREAKING: ECOWAS Lifts Economic Sanctions Imposed On Niger, Mali, Guinea

     Abuja, Nigeria - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the lifting of economic sanctions previously imposed on four member states, namely Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea.The decision was reached during an extraordinary summit held on Saturday, February 24, in Abuja. The summit focused on addressing pol

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