Police Inspector Commits Suicide in Niger State Custody
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
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Diesel Prices Drop 2.57% Year-on-Year in Nigeria
NBS data shows a 2.57% year-on-year drop in diesel prices for November 2025. Discover which states paid the most and least for AGO.
Kano Governor Yusuf Unveils Neighbourhood Watch Corps
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf launches a 2,000-member Neighbourhood Watch to combat crime, advocates for state police as a lasting solution to insecurity. Read the full story.
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.
PINL Gives Free Medical Care, Palliatives to 800 in Niger Delta
PINL security firm provides free medical outreach and palliatives to over 800 persons in Bayelsa host communities. The initiative aims to secure pipelines and mitigate flooding impacts. Read more.
Niger State Governor Sacks 30 Special Advisers
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disengages 30 aides to reorganise his administration for efficiency under the New Niger agenda. Read details of the strategic shake-up.
Niger Gov Calls for Prayer for Kidnapped Schoolchildren
Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago appeals for prayers for the safe return of the remaining abducted pupils of St Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. He made the call at a dinner with journalists.
Eight Suspects Arraigned for Child Trafficking in Niger
Niger State Police have charged eight individuals for child trafficking and kidnapping. The syndicate allegedly stole and sold children from Lambata. Read the shocking details.
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.
100 Niger Schoolchildren Freed After Bandit Kidnapping
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State earlier this year. Read the full details of the rescue operation.
Military Jet Crashes in Niger State, Pilots Safe
A Nigerian Air Force jet crashed near Karabonde in Niger State. Eyewitnesses confirm both pilots ejected safely before impact. No official statement yet. Follow for updates.
Military Jet Crash in Niger: NAF Explains Incident
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet crashed shortly after take-off from Kainji Base. Both pilots ejected safely, steering the aircraft away from populated areas. An investigation is underway.
Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes, Pilots Survive
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet crashed in Niger State on December 6. Reports indicate both pilots survived after ejecting. The military has yet to issue an official statement. Read the latest details.
Military Jet Crashes in Niger State, Pilots Survive
A Nigerian Air Force jet crashed near Karabonde in Niger State's Borgu LGA. Eyewitnesses confirm both pilots ejected safely before impact. No official statement yet. Read the latest details.
Military Jet Crashes in Niger, Pilots Survive
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet crashed near Karabonde, Niger State. Both pilots ejected safely. Eyewitnesses report the incident occurred around 4:10 PM. Read the full details.
Kidnapping Fears Fracture Nigeria's Rural-Urban Family Bonds
Fear of banditry and kidnapping is tearing apart family and social bonds in Nigeria, forcing separations and disrupting traditions. Read how communities are coping.
Minna Kidnap Victim, 13, Rescued in Gombe After Escape
Niger State Police rescue Saifullahi Daddi, 13, who escaped his abductors after being taken from Minna market. The boy was found wandering in Gombe State. Contact police for details.
Nigerians React to Gumi's Prayer on Insecurity Enablers
Islamic cleric Sheik Gumi's public prayer against those enabling Nigeria's insecurity has ignited fierce reactions online, with many labeling him a 'bandits apologist'. Read the full story and see the social media exchanges.
Full Scholarship for Rescued Niger, Kebbi Students
An edtech organization offers a two-year full scholarship to students rescued from kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states, aiming to support their recovery and return to school. This initiative highlights the ongoing education crisis in Northern Nigeria.
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.
Priest Applauds Tinubu, Ribadu for Schoolchildren Rescue
A Catholic priest in Niger State publicly thanked President Tinubu and NSA Nuhu Ribadu for the safe rescue of 58 abducted pupils. Read the full story of gratitude and interfaith collaboration.
Terrorists Kidnap Travellers in Niger State Ambush
Gunmen on motorcycles abducted passengers from two vehicles on Wawa-Luma Road in Borgu LGA. The attack lasted for hours without security intervention. Read the full report.
Nigeria School Kidnapping Stirs Anger, Prayers in Mixed Region
Over 300 children remain captive after Niger state school abduction, fueling debates on Christian persecution and banditry. Communities pray for safe return as political rhetoric inflames tensions.
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.
4 Catechist's Kids Among 265 Abducted Niger Students
Bishop Bulus Yohanna discloses a catechist's four children are among 265 missing students from St. Mary's school in Niger. Parents' protest was halted. Pray for their safe return.
Oyedepo Shares God's Message on Nigeria Insecurity
Bishop David Oyedepo discloses prophetic message about Nigeria's security situation after church attacks and kidnappings. Read fans' mixed reactions to his revelation.
ACF Chair Calls for Amnesty Approach to Northern Insecurity
ACF Chairman Bashir Dalhatu urges Federal Government to combine negotiation with military action against bandits, citing Niger Delta amnesty success. Read more.
Parents Protest Niger Govt Inaction Over Abducted Pupils
Parents of 300+ abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School protest government negligence. Eight days later, children remain captive as international concern grows.
PDP Chair Calls for Review of Nigeria's Security
PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki urges a comprehensive review of Nigeria's security architecture following mass abductions in Niger State. The UN reports 402 kidnapped in recent weeks.
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