Tag: niger state
Niger killings barbaric, unacceptable, APC Chairman declares
Yilwatda also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a swift and decisive response, noting that the…
Military Jet crashes in Niger: Here’s what happened to the Pilots
The NAF confirmed the incident, attributing the crash to a technical malfunction during what was described as a post-inspection functional…
Again, bandits strike Niger community, kidnap villagers
Gunmen have launched yet another round of attacks in Niger State, abducting at least 10 people from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa…
Egbetokun worried by increasing boldness of criminal networks in Nigeria
The Police Chief emphasised the need for a united and decisive action to tackle the security challenges confronting the country.
Insecurity: Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial surveillance on Kwara, Niger, Kebbi Forests
The directive, Dare added, extends beyond Kwara to parts of Kebbi and Niger States, where several mass abductions in recent…
Army gives update on troops’ search for abducted Kebbi, Niger schoolchildren
According to the Army, troops responded to the abduction of students from St Mary’s School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area…
Police, Military deployed to rescue kidnapped students from Niger Catholic school
Niger State security agencies have deployed police tactical units and military components to Papiri in Agwara Local Government Area following…
‘We warned them’- Niger govt speaks on abduction of 52 students in Papiri
“Regrettably, St. Mary’s School proceeded to reopen and resume academic activities without notifying or seeking clearance from the State Government,…
Black Tuesday in Niger: Over 30 dead, 40 injured in Tanker fire disaster
Chairman of the Niger State Tanker Drivers Association and National Ex-Officio of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas…
Shock: Nigerian soldier kills self after killing wife
Nwakwo said remains of the soldier and his wife have been preserved, while an in-depth investigation has since commenced to…
Fear grips Niger as four dams prepare to unleash deadly flood
Niger State is bracing for a major disaster as four hydro-electric dams, Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, and Zungeru have begun discharging…
Dam water release: Niger warns of flooding, urges relocation
The Niger State Government has issued a warning to residents in certain areas of the state to relocate to safer…
Food vendor burnt alive after blasphemy allegation in Niger
The incident occurred in Kasuwan-Garba town, Mariga Local Government Area. Reports indicate that Amaye, a food vendor, was accused of…
One arrested as PCN seals 486 pharmacy premises in Niger
According to PCN 672 premises, including 136 pharmacies and 536 patent medicine shops, were inspected across nine Local Government Areas…
Niger passes new academic retirement age bill
He claimed that the recommended age meets global standards and will help retain seasoned professionals...
NAF jets hit terrorists moving from Zamfara to Niger: 95 killed
The bandits were reportedly moving with 108 motorcycles armed with sophisticated weapons are on their way to Warari and Rijau…
Gold Mining Crackdown: Chinese, Nigerians apprehended in Niger
Authorities also recovered diesel storage tanks, gas cylinders, drilling and welding machines, explosives, blasting caps, bottles of chemicals, mining helmets,…
Niger flood disaster: Tinubu directs activation of Emergency Response Centre
The President added that he has also directed security agencies to assist in the emergency efforts
Seven dead, 16 injured in fatal Niger road crash
The DG noted that the injured were taken to health centres in Badeggi and Agaie for treatment, while some were…
They were not abducted- EFCC confirms arrest of 11 people in Niger hotel
A report had earlier indicated that the 11 mem were abducted late in the night by gunmen who disguised as…
Terror in Niger: Bandits storm mining site, Kill 10 in cold blood
Another victim, Sabiu Yakubu (25), suffered a gunshot wound to his right hand and is currently receiving treatment at Erena…
Niger: 12 dead as bus, truck collided
Three other passengers, including two women and the driver, sustained varying degrees of injuries and were currently receiving treatment at…
Niger pledges sustain support to NAF
He said that the force which is part of the “Operation Fasan Yamma” would continue to remain resolute in consolidating…
Remi Tinubu distributes N200,000 each to 250 senior citizens in Niger
The scheme was designed to support the welfare of elderly citizens annually and 250 elderly citizens aged 65 and above…
ICPC tracks N13.9bn FG projects in Niger
Mallam Sai’du Yahaya, a Tracker from ICPC, disclosed this during the tracking exercise in Minna on Thursday. Yahaya disclosed that…
Niger boat mishap: Death toll rises to 42
A boat conveying 300 people with the majority going for Mawlid Celebration at Gbajibo in Mokwa LGA capsized, a short…
NAF jets pound terrorists in Niger: More than 28 dead
According to NAF, the air strikes carried out by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch was targeted at the…
Deadly assault repelled: DSS, NAF neutralise 28 bandits in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force swiftly intervened, deploying a series of airstrikes that inflicted severe damage on the bandits. As of…
Sad! Baby found dead on Niger farmland
“The person must have abandoned the baby while still alive, but due to severe exposure to cold, the baby died,…
Another Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia
The death of the female pilgrim was announced by Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Sunday in a statement issued…