Tag: Niger

17 Soldiers Killed in Deadly Attack on Niger Military Base

17 Nigerien soldiers killed during a surprise assault Attack hit Yatakala military position in Tillabéri Several soldiers still missing after the raid Area lies in the volatile Niger–Mali–Burkina Faso border…

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Woman Returns ₦330 Million Mistakenly Paid Into Her Account in Niger State

Woman returns ₦330 million wrongly credited to her bank account Incident happened in Lapai, Niger State She alerted authorities and returned the full amount immediately Act praised nationwide as a…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…