75-Year-Old Woman Shot Dead by Bandits in Niger State
A 75-year-old woman was killed by bandits in Niger State's Kabe community. The attack has led to widespread desertion of villages in Borgu LGA as insecurity deepens.
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Terrorists Kill 4, Burn Shops in Niger State
Terrorists killed four people, abducted residents, and set shops ablaze in Damala village, Niger State. Police confirm attack, intensify security. Read details.
Fresh Niger Attack: 4 Killed, Shops Burnt in Borgu
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.
NDLEA Proposes Strategy to Curb Drug Abuse in Universities
NDLEA reveals a primary control strategy to prevent drug abuse among new university students. Niger State Commander details alarming campus trends and past successful interventions. Read more.
Atiku: FG Abandons 1,600 BEA Students Abroad
Atiku Abubakar criticises Tinubu's govt for abandoning Nigerian students under Bilateral Education Agreement. Over 1,600 students stranded, owed $6,000 each. Details inside.
Atiku: Tinubu Govt Abandons 1,600 BEA Students Abroad
Atiku Abubakar accuses the Tinubu administration of abandoning 1,600 Nigerian scholars abroad under the BEA. Students are owed over $6,000 each, with reports of one death in Morocco. Read the full story.
6,000 Students Attend MSSN Lagos 115th Islamic Course
Thousands of Muslim students gathered in Lagos for the 115th Islamic Vacation Course. Leaders urged youth to embrace mentorship, discipline, and civic duty. Read more.
Suspected US Missile Found in Niger State, Police Confirm
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.
US Missile Warhead Discovered in Niger State Community
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.
NBA Condemns Bandit Attacks in Niger State
The Nigerian Bar Association's Minna Branch condemns deadly attacks in Borgu and Agwara LGAs, urging government action to rescue victims and secure communities.
Police Outpost Set Ablaze in Niger State Attack
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.
Niger State: Terrorists Burn Police Post After Market Massacre
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.
Kasuwan Daji Market Attack: 30 Killed, Many Abducted
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.
Bandits Kill 30+, Abduct Many in Niger LGAs
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.
Bandits kill 30, kidnap others, burn market in Niger
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.
New NIDSUG President Pledges Focus on Peace, Student Welfare
Comrade Chika Precious Uchechukwu, newly elected NIDSUG President, commits to youth-led peace initiatives and academic excellence for Niger Delta students. Read his full agenda.
N1.75trn NDDC Budget Must Deliver for Niger Delta
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.
All Niger Schoolchildren Accounted For After Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
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.
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.
Last Batch of Kidnapped Nigerian Pupils Rescued
The final 130 children from the St. Mary's school mass abduction have been handed over to authorities. Read the full details on the rescue and Nigeria's ongoing security challenges.
Abiodun Hails Tinubu Over Rescue of Papiri Students
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun commends President Bola Tinubu for the safe release of all 230 abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. Read how this marks a victory against insecurity.
130 Niger Catholic School Pupils Released After Kidnapping
The final group of 130 kidnapped pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State have been freed. Authorities credit sustained security pressure for the successful release. Read the full details.
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, 165 Remain with Bandits
Federal Government secures release of 100 pupils from Niger school attack. 153 pupils and 12 teachers still held. Details of release remain unclear. Read the latest.
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