Community Leader Killed For Threatening to Deal With Bandits
By Ahmad Babangida, Minna Kakachi Guru a Community Member of Buru in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State has been killed for threatening to deal with bandits. Theate Guru…
Nigeria-Niger Border Reopening: Immigration Directs Personnel to Resume Duty
The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Kemi Nandap, has directed all personnel deployed to the Nigeria-Niger border to resume work. Nandap gave the directive in a statement signed by the Acting…
Councillors Task State Government to Investigate Suspended LG Chairman
By Ahmad Babangida, Minna The Legislative Arm of Shiroro Local Government Council of Niger State has called on the state Governor, Abubakar Bello to set up an investigative Committee against…
FG Warns of Impending Flooding on Rivers Niger, Benue
The Federal Government has warned of potential river flooding on the Rivers Niger and Benue, stating that a large volume of water is flowing through these rivers towards the Niger…
Secondus, Dr Babangida Aliyu Working For APC or PDP in Niger?
By Yahaya Mohammed It is almost a year now that the people’s Democratic Party in Niger state has being run by a caretaker. This is alien to the Party Constitution…
Niger Republic Bars Nigerians with ECOWAS Passport
The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport. The move follows Niger's withdrawal from…
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…