Governor Bago Swears in 30 Commissioners, 25 LG Chairmen, Others In Niger State
Officials selected based on experience to strengthen governance in Niger State. Local government leaders tasked with implementing the New Niger agenda at grassroots level. Appointees include the Niger State Universal…
BREAKING: Military Jet Crashes in Niger Community
Nigerian Air Force jet reportedly crashed near Karabonde, Niger State. Two pilots ejected safely before the aircraft exploded. Locals confirmed a loud impact and heavy fire at the crash site.…
Catholic Diocese Rejects Niger Govt Claim of Prior Warning Over St. Mary’s School Abduction
Catholic Diocese denies Niger State Government’s claim that St. Mary’s School ignored a security alert. Government insists the school reopened without clearance, exposing pupils to danger. CAN confirms the abduction…
Niger Govt Condemns Abduction of St. Mary’s Pupils, Says School Ignored Security Warning
Niger Government confirms pupils were abducted from St. Mary’s School after reopening against security warnings. State earlier ordered closure of boarding schools in high-risk areas due to increased threat alerts.…
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to Name Nigerian Politicians Aiding Bandits
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso are set to point fingers at Nigerian Politicians Aiding Bandits Arrests made as investigations widen across borders Violence escalates in Zamfara, Kwara, Kaduna and other states…
21 Killed, 40 Kidnapped in Niger
Up to 21 persons have been killed and 40 kidnapped in a fresh attack on communities in Shiroro Council of Niger State. Dozens of gunmen on motorcycles reportedly stormed four…
Bandits Kidnap 18 Passengers in Niger
Eighteen passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) have reportedly been kidnapped by bandits. The attack occurred at Yakila village, Rafi Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.…
Niger Govt Confirms Information Commissioner’s Abduction
Mary Noel-Berje, Chief Press Secretary to Niger state Governor, Sanni Bello has confirmed the abduction of commissioner for information, Mohammed Sani Idris. Berje, in a statement issued on Monday, said the…
Abducted Niger State Commissioner Regains Freedom
The Niger State Commissioner for information, Alhaji Muhammed Sani, who was abducted by gun men in his home has regained freedom. Recall that the commissioner was abducted from his home…
We Are Working With FG To Deploy Drones To Fight Insecurity – Niger Government
Ahmed Matane, secretary to the Niger state government, says the state is working with the federal government to deploy drones for tackling insecurity in the state. Matane, speaking on Tuesday…