NSCDC hunts suspects over alleged theft of communication mast in Niger
The Niger Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has denied involvement in the disappearance of a communication mast in the state. […]
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17 killed as articulated vehicle crashes in Niger
No fewer than 17 persons were killed in an auto crash on Tuesday at Takalafia village on Yawuri Expressway in Magama Local Government Area of […]
9 bodies recovered from Niger boat mishap – NSEMA
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has said that nine bodies were recovered from a boat mishap that occurred in Shiroro Local Government […]
10 killed as boat capsizes in Shiroro LGA of Niger
No fewer than 10 persons have lost their lives in a boat mishap in Shiroro local government area of Niger state. Head of Relief […]
Farmers seek protection as bandits impose tax on villages in Niger
Farmers in Niger have appealed to the State and Federal Governments to protect them from bandits who have imposed levies on them before harvesting […]
Niger Govt. earmarks N20bn for take-off of university of education
The Niger government says it has earmarked N20 billion in its 2024 budget for the take-off of the state university of education. Alhaji Umaru […]
Police investigate murder of FUT Minna lecturer
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Police Command has commenced investigation into the gruesome murder of Dr Funmilola Adefolalu, a lecturer at the […]
FUTMinna lecturer found dead with her throat slit
A lecturer with the Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna in Niger State, Dr. (Mrs) Adefolalu Funmilola […]
Bandits kill village head, kidnap scores in Niger
Suspected bandits have killed one, Malam Usman Sarki, the Village Head of Zazzaga in Munya Local Government Area of Niger, the News Agency of […]
How Nigeria can mitigate “Japa Syndrome” – Rep Tanko
Rep. Adamu Tanko (PDP-Niger State) has said that tackling “Japa Syndrome” will entail getting Nigerians already resident abroad to contribute to Nigeria’s ailing economy. […]
22 feared dead as boat capsizes in Niger
A boat carrying about 22 passengers on board from Kasabu village in Agwara local government area of Niger to Yauri in Kebbi has capsized.bb Alhaji […]
Money ritual: Police arrest 5 suspects with human skull in Niger
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Police in Niger State have apprehended 5 suspects for being in possession of a human skull for money ritual […]
Security agencies kill 21 suspected bandits in Kebbi
No fewer than 21 suspected bandits have been reportedly neutralised by security agencies in collaboration with vigilante and locals in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area […]
Death toll in Niger’s boat mishap rises to 30 — Agency
The Niger Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) on Monday said the death toll from Sunday’s boat mishap in Mokwa Local Government Area had risen to 30 […]
Tanker crushes 16-year old girl to death in Niger
Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 16-year-old girl, Priscilla Galadima, who was crushed to death by a tanker in Minna. […]
NAF to take delivery of 18 attack helicopters – Air Chief
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar says the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) will soon take delivery of 18 attack helicopters to […]
Buhari expresses sadness over death of 36 soldiers in Niger
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed over the death of 36 soldiers killed in an ambush by armed bandits […]
Helicopter crash: Obi expresses sadness over death of slain soldiers
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has expressed sadness over the ill-fated Air Force helicopter that claimed 36 soldiers in Niger […]
Fatalities, mishaps inevitable in counterterrorism operations – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says incidences of fatalities, mishaps and crashes are sometimes inevitable for all military organisations involved in counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations. […]
NAF helicopter crash: Tinubu mourns death of military officers
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of gallant officers and soldiers, who died in the Nigeria Air Force […]