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Niger Court Sentences Three Herdsmen To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery, Rape, Others
A Minna High Court No 3, has sentenced three Fulani herders to death by hanging over alleged armed robbery, culpable homicide, rape, among other heinous offences in the state.The suspects included Mohammed Ibrahim Soja, Sani Idris Boka, and Babangida Gido.They were arraigned and found guilty on ten-count charge of armed robbery, culpable homicide, -
Notorious Serial Killer & Kidnap Kingpin, Bashiru Abdulahi Arrested By Police In Niger
A man identified as Alhaji Bashiru Abdulahi, who is said to be an alleged serial killer and notorious kidnapper, has been nabbed.He was nabbed by the Police Command in Niger State in the Kontagora Local Government Area of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday in Minna.Abi -
Panic Spreads As Terrorists Storm Niger Community, Abduct 50 People
In what will come across as a really heartbreaking development, terrorists have struck again in Niger State.The terrorists abducted fifty people from Kuchi, in the Munya Local Government Area of Niger State.According to the Co-convener of Concerned Shiroro Youths Of Niger State, Sani Kokki, who made this known in a statement made available to The -
INEC Debunks Voters Registration In Niger Republic Ahead 2023 Elections
Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has refuted reports that the commission is operating polling units in Niger Republic.Yakubu insisted that the Nigerian constitution does not allow the conduct of elections outside Nigeria’s territory.Reports have it that the Nigerian electoral umpire has been re -
How Terrorists Attacked Mining Site, Killed Soldiers, Police In Niger State
Residents of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State on Thursday narrated how bandits attacked a mining site and killed 43 people, including 37 Nigerian security personnel.It was earlier reported that the bandits invaded the mining site at Ajata-Aboki community in Shiroro Local Government AreaResidents said hundreds of the terrorists on motor -
Ex-Niger Delta Affair Minister, Orubebe Dumps PDP Over Atiku/Okowa Ticket
Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, has resigned from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).His resignation follows the emergence of Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as running mate to the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.In a letter dated June 20, Orubebe, a native of Burutu in Delta State, hinged his resi -
How Eighteen Passengers Were Burnt To Death In Horrific Niger State Auto Crash
As many as 18 passengers were burnt to death in a ghastly motor accident involving a Toyota bus and a truck in Niger State, according to SaharaReporters.The accident occurred in the Gidan-Mangoro area, along the Minna-Bida Road, Minna, the state capital.The incident which occurred at about 3:00 am on Saturday is said to have involved a Kano Line b -
Terrorists Kill Army Major, Abduct Another Officer In Niger
An ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists has left an army major dead. The tragic incident happened in Niger State last Wednesday. It was gathered that the terrorists ambushed a military convoy belonging to the Nigerian Military School (NMS) and Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) along Rijiyan Daji, between Mariga and Kontagora Local govern -
Police Arrest Five Over Death Of 25-year-old Man, Muktar Bashir In Niger
The Niger State Police Command has paraded five suspects for alleged involvement in thuggery that resulted in killing of one Muktar Bashir, 25, of Limawa area of Minna, the state capital.The incident occurred on Thursday in which the suspects were engaged in a free-for-all around Angwan-Daji and Limawa area of Minna of which the deceased was stabb -
16-year-old Boy Arrested For Allegedly Attempting To Exhume Corpse In Niger State
A 16-year-old boy identified as Lawal Abubakar of Kasuwan-Gwari in Minna has been arrested by men of the Niger State Police Command for allegedly attempting to exhume a body in Chanchaga cemetery.He was reportedly caught in the act on Saturday morning, May 21,The spokesperson of the Niger State Police Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, said on Monday, Ma -
Huh? Wedding Goes On With Younger Sister As Bride Vanishes On Her Wedding Day In Niger State
A bride disappeared on her wedding day in Niger State, so the wedding continued with the bride's younger sister replacing the bride and marrying the groom. Family members of the couple had gathered on Friday, May 13, for the wedding ceremony in New Bussa, Niger state, when they noticed that the bride was missing. When the bride's f -
18Yrs Old Man Who Allegedly Kills His 3Yrs Old Nephew For Ritual Arrested In Niger
Luck has run out on an 18-yr-old man who allegedly killed his three-year-old nephew for ritual.The incident occurred in Lapai, headquarters of Lapai local government area of Niger State yesterday. Our correspondent gathered that the deceased, Hassan Ibrahim, a twin, had been declared missing on Friday by his parents.The suspect was said to have be -
Police In Niger Arrest Landlord & Gateman For Allegedly Killing A 4-year-old Boy For Rituals
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in Lapai Local Government Area of the state for allegedly killing a 4-year-old boy for rituals.The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Wasiu, on Saturday in Minna confirmed that the two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident and investi -
Police Arrest Three Bandits, Recover Arms In Niger
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended three bandits who are reportedly part of the gang that wants to turn the Abuja-Lokoja highway into a den of kidnappers.Though the police lost some of its officers during the operation, the suspects were eventually arrested by officers who also recovered an RPG rifle, 13 magazines and oth -
Deborah’s Killers Didn't Come From Niger Republic - Sokoto Police Debunks The Report
The Sokoto Police Command on Sunday has debunked reports that it has categorised one of the suspected killers of Deborah at Shagari College of Education as a foreign from Niger RepublicAccording to the statement, “The attention of Sokoto State Command was drawn to an online publication in NEWSLEAK by one Segun Adegbite on 14th may, 2022.He alleg -
Residents In Fears As Terrorists Take Over Community In Niger
Some armed men said to be terrorists have reportedly taken over communities between Mutun-Daya and Gunu in Sarkin-Pawa Road, Munya Local Government Area of Niger State.These communities are about 20 kilometres from Minna, the Niger State Capital.Speaking on the latest attack, a resident, Shehu Abubakar, told our correspondent that the attackers op -
Akpabio Follows Nwajiuba Step, Resigns As Niger Delta Affairs Minister Following Buhari’s Order
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has tendered his resignation.Akpabio’s resignation is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that cabinet members interested in contesting the 2023 general elections should quit before May 16.The Minister’s Personal Assistant to the Minister on Media, Jackson Udom, confirmed -
How Security Forces Neutralizes Bandits Trying To Disrupt Eid-el-fitr Celebration In Niger
In an attempt by terrorists/armed bandits to disrupt the peaceful Eid-el-fitr celebration in Niger State, joint security forces engaged and neutralized the hoodlums in Rafi LGA of the State.On 02/05/2022 at about 1700hrs, armed bandits on motorcycles attempted to attack Kawo, Uregi villages in Rafi LGA to disrupt Sallah celebration in the State.On -
Masked Niger-Delta Militants Openly Show Support for Tinubu, Vow To Deliver Region For APC -VID
Some Niger Delta militants have vowed to deliver the region to the All Progressives Congress after showing support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group in a video that has gone viral, openly declared support for the national leader of All Progressive Congress (APC) and 2023 presidential aspirant, Tinubu. According to Daily Sun, the suspected militants -
"We’re Not Aware Of Civilians Living In Bombed Area" – Niger Govt Speaks On NAF Bombing
The Niger State Government Thursday said it is not aware that civilians are living in Kurebe Community in Shiroro Local Government Area where residents said Nigeria Air Force (NAF) strike killed at least six children last week Wednesday.The state’s commissioner for local government, chieftaincy affairs and internal security, Emmanuel Umar, in a -
UPDATE: Parents Of Children Killed In NAF Airstrike In Niger Were Killed By Bandits 2 Years Ago
The parents of two of the six children that were killed in an airstrike by a Nigerian Air Force jet strike on Wednesday were killed by bandits two years ago, PREMIUM TIMES learned on Thursday.Residents said the six children were killed when a Nigerian Air Force jet bombed their residence in Kurebe, Shiroro Local Government of the state.Salis Sabo, -
Nigeria's Airforce Strike Kills Six Children, Destroy Houses In Niger State (VIDEO)
At least six children have been allegedly killed by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike in Kuregba community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The air component of the Joint Security Operatives mistakenly struck the community on Wednesday morning, April 20, while trying to bombard the hideouts of ter At least six children have be -
Abducted Catholic Priest Regains Freedom in Niger State After Payment of N10m Ransom
The abducted Catholic Priest of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Sarkin Pawa, in Niger State, Very Rev Dr Leo Raphael Ozigi has regained freedom after two weeks in captivity. it was reported that the priest was abducted alongside 44 other villagers on Gwada-Sarkin Pawa road on March 27.The Secretary, Niger State Chapter of the Christian Association of -
How 2 Girls Rescued By Emir Of Agale From Forced Marriages In Niger
Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu, the Emir of Agaie in Niger state, has rescued two girls from their parents who wanted to force them into early marriage.This was disclosed on Saturday shortly after a sensitisation campaign on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger state.According to the Emir, the girls are currently in his custody a -
How Bandits Unleashes Havoc In Niger, Killed 6 Soldiers, 2 Officers In An Ambush Attack
There were indications, Thursday night, that bandits from Niger State bent on infiltrating Abuja to unleash havoc from the Suleija-Zuma axis may have killed six soldiers and two officers in an ambush attack.During the attack, which later snowballed into a full fledged confrontation, several of the bandits were reportedly neutralized by troops re-e -
BREAKING: IPOB Opposes Move To Name Second Niger Bridge After President Buhari
The outlawed group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced its opposition to the attempt aimed at naming the Second Niger Bridge after President Muhammadu Buhari.The group's stance was contained in a statement released on Monday, March 28, 2022 by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful.IPOB claimed in the statement that Bu -
Officers Of Nigeria Police Force Arrest 20-Yr-Old Man Who Supplies Food To Terrorists In Niger
The officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Niger State Command have arrested 20-year-old Umar Dauda who supplies food to terrorists in the stateIn a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, the suspect was arrested after a tip-off from residents in the community. “The arrest was made on 16/03/2022, at about 23 -
Niger Gov. Sani-Bello Expresses Shock During Visit To IDPs As 7 Communities Submerge By Flood
No fewer than seven communities have been submerged by flood in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger as a result of the ongoing construction of the Zungeru hydro electric power station.Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of the state said this during his visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), at the Central Primary School, Gwada.He said that the -
Two Children Die As Primary School Toilet Collapses In Niger State
Two children have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a toilet at UK Bello Memorial Primary School, Paiko, in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State.According to Daily Trust, it is unclear what the children were doing around the building that was said to be weak.While some eyewitnesses claimed that the children, a boy and a girl, w -
Niger Gov, Sani Bello, Yobe Gov. Mai Buni Reportedly Reconcile Crisis After Buhari's Order
Governor Mai Buni of Yobe State and his Niger State counterpart, Sani Bello, have reconciled.This is just as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is working hard to ensure a successful nation convention.The event will be held on March 26 after postponements and accusations that the leadership was buying time to remain in office.Presi
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