Tag: niger state
Niger state IDP camps overflowing as terrorists chase out villagers
Niger State Internally Displaced Persons(IDP) camp in Gwada, is overflowing as more people are displaced from Chiro, Kuchi and Guni,…
Terrorists on motorcycles attack military camp in Niger state
A makeshift military camp in Zazzaga community of Niger state has been attacked by terrorists, with the soldiers’ vehicles burnt…
200 gunmen raid military base in Niger state, kill 6 soldiers, 7 civilians
About 200 gunmen have raided a military base in Allawa, Shiroro LGA of Niger state, killing six soldiers and a…
Bandit killed, AK-47 recovered in Niger State
The Niger Police have shot and killed a bandit in Tashan–Barau village of Rafi Local Government Area of the state.
3 women trafficked to Jigawa rescued
The Police Command in Jigawa said it had rescued three women suspected to have been trafficked from Plateau State.
Unpaid N1.27bn benefits: Niger to meet ex-councillors
The Niger Government on Wednesday expressed readiness to meet with protesting former councillors in the state over their unpaid N1.27…
Kidnapping: Niger government closes all public secondary schools
The closure of the schools came in the light of recent abduction of students at the Government Science College, in…
Photos: Gov. Sani Bello meets freed Kagara students, others
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has received the 24 Kagara students freed after their abduction by gunmen for 10 days
Gov. Sani Bello confirms release of Kagara students
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has confirmed the release of the 27 Kagara students, kidnapped by gunmen from Government Science secondary…
JUST IN: Abducted 27 Kagara students released
By Abankula The 27 abducted students of Government Science Secondary School Kagara, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State…
We saw the good, the bad, the best of police – SARS Panel Chairman
The 14-member panel received 17 petitions, 53 witnesses and 50 exhibits.
Revenue consultant seeks validation of court judgement
A Revenue Consultancy firm to the Niger State Government, Boyabam Services Global Limited, is seeking the validation of a final…
27 Kagara students, 15 others not yet released by abductors [Updated]
The 27 students of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State and 15 others have not been released by their abductors.
21 abducted bus passengers in Niger released
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has announced the release of the abducted 21 passengers of Niger State Mass Transit bus.
Insecurity: Niger mobilises LG chairmen, monarchs, says deputy gov. Ketsu
Alhaji Ahmed Ketsu, deputy Governor of Niger on Thursday said the state has reset its security architecture by mobilising LG…
Kagara College: Niger shuts down boarding schools
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has ordered the immediate closure of all boarding schools in Rafi, Munya, Shiroro and…
Terrorists release video of 21 captives in Niger, fresh abductions in Kagara college
Terrorists operating in Niger state have released the video and pictures of 21 captives, as another armed gang attacked Government…
Niger to actualize Bobi grazing reserve – Governor
The Niger government is committed to actualising Bobi Grazing Reserve located along Mariga and Mashegu local government areas of the…
2000 ACD members decamp to APC in Niger
About 2,000 members and supporters of the Advanced Congress for Democrats (ACD) decamped to the ruling APC in Agwara Local…
New Year: Niger police move to ensure peaceful celebrations
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Adamu Usman, has said the Niger State Police Command has taken proactive measures to ensure…
Niger council boss suspended over corruption allegations
Mr Suleiman Chukuba, the Chairman of Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, has been suspended.
Niger committed to providing functional healthcare facility – Gov. Bello
The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Bello, on Sunday expressed his commitment to having functional primary healthcare in each political…
COVID-19 scare: Niger State orders civil servants to stay at home
Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has ordered that all civil servants stay at home from Monday, 21 December.
Niger recruits 31 doctors, 250 midwives
Dr Maikudi Muhammad, Niger State Health Commissioner has said that the Niger State Government has recruited 250 midwives for its…
Just IN: Niger governor Sani Bello tests positive for coronavirus
Governor of Niger State Abubakar Sani Bello has tested positive for coronavirus. He made this known in a short message…
#EndSARS: Niger Govt inaugurates 14-man judicial panel
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger has inaugurated a 14-man judicial panel of inquiry, to investigate cases of police brutality and…
4 arrested for stealing 400 mattresses meant for IDPs
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Niger, has arrested four suspects for allegedly buying 400 mattresses meant…
Human head for cash contractors arrested
The Police Command in Niger state has arrested four suspects with human head in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area…
Flood sacks 17,000 communities in Niger
At least 17,000 communities in Niger State, North Central Nigeria have been sacked by rampaging flood.
Niger state denies closing Federal roads
Niger state government has denied reports that it closed Federal roads. It said it only restricted articulated trucks from plying…