Niger State pensioners have made a desperate appeal to Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to resume payment of their retirement benefits. Payments stopped in March 2024 after an initial N6.5bn was released.
Terrorists killed four people, abducted residents, and set shops ablaze in Damala village, Niger State. Police confirm attack, intensify security. Read details.
Terror strikes Niger State again as bandits kill four, abduct residents, and burn shops in Damala village. Police confirm attack, intensify security operations. Details inside.
The Nigerian Army has expanded operations in Kwara and Niger states with new forward and patrol bases to tackle banditry and kidnapping. Read more on the ongoing security efforts.
Panic grips Mashegu LGA after discovery of a suspected Tomahawk missile warhead. Police confirm investigation amid public fears linking it to recent US airstrikes in Sokoto. Read Nigerians' reactions.
Army Chief Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu reassures on tackling terrorism. Nextier report warns Tinubu's security emergency needs state police & forest guards to succeed. Bombs found in Niger State.
Residents of Zugurma in Niger State uncover a suspected US Tomahawk missile. Security agencies have cordoned off the area for investigation. Read the latest details.
The Nigerian Bar Association's Minna Branch condemns deadly attacks in Borgu and Agwara LGAs, urging government action to rescue victims and secure communities.
Suspected terrorists attacked a police border patrol post in Niger State's Borgu LGA, burning the facility and farm produce. This follows a deadly assault days earlier, escalating security fears. Read more.
Suspected terrorists set a police border patrol outpost ablaze in Niger State's Borgu LGA, escalating violence just days after a market attack claimed 30 lives. Read details of the coordinated security response.
Niger State Governor mourns victims of Borgu LGA terrorist attack. Both Muslims and Christians were killed. Security forces are pursuing the attackers to rescue the kidnapped. Read more.
Armed bandits have killed over 30 people and abducted many, including children, in attacks on Agwara and Borgu LGAs of Niger State. Urgent government intervention is needed.
Armed terrorists attacked Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, killing 30 people, kidnapping several, and setting the market ablaze. Read details of the tragic assault and police response.
House Committee insists NDDC's N1.75 trillion 2025 budget must bring tangible development to Niger Delta communities. Chairman Ibori-Suenu vows rigorous oversight for accountability.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.
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.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a dramatic nationwide n@ked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears. Read their urgent plea.
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a nationwide naked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears approved in 2023. Read details.
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.
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.
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.