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Bago signs Niger's N1.07 trillion 2026 budget

Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.

Niger State's N1.073 Trillion 2026 Budget Signed

Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.

Kwara's N644bn 2026 Budget Targets Growth, Projects

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.

130 More Kidnapped Niger Pupils Released

Nigerian authorities secure release of 130 Catholic schoolchildren kidnapped in November. All captives now free, ending a weeks-long crisis that revived memories of Chibok.

Kwara 2027: Battle for Governorship Heats Up

As Kwara gears up for 2027, a fierce succession battle unfolds. Analysts examine if power will rotate or if Central's 18-year dominance continues. Discover the key players and political strategies shaping the race.

Female arms courier arrested with 2,500 ammunition

Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.

Kwara North Aspirants Unite for 2027 Governorship Bid

Political aspirants from Kwara North Senatorial Zone have united to strategize for producing the state's next governor in 2027. They urge unity and commend traditional rulers from other zones for their support.

Doctor Arrested for Aiding Kwara Kidnappers

Security forces in Kwara State have detained a medical doctor suspected of transporting drugs to kidnapping gangs. The arrest in Jebba highlights the gangs' desperation for medical aid after clashes. Read the full report.

PENGASSAN Urges FG to Name Terror Sponsors

PENGASSAN calls on the Federal Government to publicly identify terror sponsors and halt kidnappings. The union warns insecurity threatens national development and citizens' safety.

Bandits Kidnap Father, Son, Widow in Kwara

Armed bandits strike in Kwara, kidnapping a father, his son, and a widowed mother of four. One victim escapes, while a N100 million ransom is demanded. Read the latest on the security crisis.

Two Pastors Arrested in Niger Child Trafficking Ring

Niger State Police have arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, and rescued three additional children sold for N3.7 million. A total of nine children have now been recovered in the ongoing investigation.

Niger Puts Nationalized Uranium on International Market

Niger's military junta announces sale of Somair uranium globally, defying France's Orano. This move marks a major geopolitical shift towards Russia and impacts Europe's energy security. Read the full analysis.

Madrid Protest Over Nigerian School Kidnappings

Hundreds demonstrated at Nigerian embassy in Madrid over mass abductions of schoolchildren. Parents protest government inaction as over 250 students remain captive. International pressure mounts.

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