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.
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Diesel Prices Drop 2.57% Year-on-Year in Nigeria
NBS data shows a 2.57% year-on-year drop in diesel prices for November 2025. Discover which states paid the most and least for AGO.
Davido Officially Joins Accord Party in Osun
Afrobeats superstar Davido announces he will formally join the Accord Party in Osun State this Wednesday, following his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke's recent defection. Read details and fan reactions.
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.
Abia Governor Alex Otti Vows to Retire After Term
Abia State Governor Alex Otti reaffirms his plan to quit active politics after his tenure, dismissing claims of presidential or senatorial ambitions. Read Nigerians' reactions.
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.
Peter Obi Meets Babangida, Shares 3 Discussion Topics
Peter Obi met with former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida in Minna. Their talks focused on national unity, security, and citizen welfare. Read details.
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 After Bandit Kidnapping
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State earlier this year. Read the full details of the rescue operation.
Minna Kidnap Victim, 13, Rescued in Gombe After Escape
Niger State Police rescue Saifullahi Daddi, 13, who escaped his abductors after being taken from Minna market. The boy was found wandering in Gombe State. Contact police for details.
Full Scholarship for Rescued Niger, Kebbi Students
An edtech organization offers a two-year full scholarship to students rescued from kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states, aiming to support their recovery and return to school. This initiative highlights the ongoing education crisis in Northern Nigeria.
Two Pastors Arrested in Niger Child Trafficking Ring
Niger State Police have arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, and rescued three additional children sold for N3.7 million. A total of nine children have now been recovered in the ongoing investigation.
Niger Puts Nationalized Uranium on International Market
Niger's military junta announces sale of Somair uranium globally, defying France's Orano. This move marks a major geopolitical shift towards Russia and impacts Europe's energy security. Read the full analysis.
4 Catechist's Kids Among 265 Abducted Niger Students
Bishop Bulus Yohanna discloses a catechist's four children are among 265 missing students from St. Mary's school in Niger. Parents' protest was halted. Pray for their safe return.
Oyedepo Shares God's Message on Nigeria Insecurity
Bishop David Oyedepo discloses prophetic message about Nigeria's security situation after church attacks and kidnappings. Read fans' mixed reactions to his revelation.
Parents Protest Niger Govt Inaction Over Abducted Pupils
Parents of 300+ abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School protest government negligence. Eight days later, children remain captive as international concern grows.
Bandits gang-rape 13-year-old in Niger State
Hasiya A. Bawa, 13, hospitalized after brutal gang rape by bandits in Shiroro LGA. Community security crisis deepens as 24 others abducted in separate attack.
20 Farmers Kidnapped in Niger State Attack
Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.
Ajadi Declares Governorship Ambition in Oyo State
PDP chieftain Olufemi Ajadi announces 2027 governorship bid in Oyo state, backed by party leadership and ancestral calling to expand humanitarian work.
IGP Calls for United Action Against Insecurity in Nigeria
IGP Kayode Egbetokun urges collective response to insecurity during Niger State visit. 50 missing St. Mary's schoolchildren recovered as police deploy tactical assets. Join the fight for safer Nigeria.
Tinubu orders aerial cordon on forests amid kidnappings
President Tinubu deploys 24-hour aerial surveillance over Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger forests to combat kidnapping surge. Security forces coordinate air-ground operations to rescue victims and dismantle criminal networks.
IGP in Kebbi as search for abducted Maga schoolgirls continues
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun visits Kebbi State amid intensified search for 25 abducted Maga schoolgirls. Fresh attacks in Niger State see 315 pupils kidnapped as security forces deploy.
Niger School Attack: Missing Children Count Uncertain
About 50 schoolchildren escaped bandits in Niger State Catholic school attack. Authorities remain uncertain about missing pupils as bishop restricts information sharing with security officials.
265 Niger Catholic School Captives Named
Niger State Catholic diocese releases names of 265 students and staff still held by bandits after school attack. 50 students escaped. Full details and list.
Pope Demands Release of Kidnapped Priests, Students
Pope Leo XVI calls for immediate release of kidnapped priests and students in Nigeria and Cameroon. Over 300 abducted in Niger State attack. Join the prayer for their safety.
KACRAN condemns school kidnappings in Kebbi, Niger
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association strongly condemns kidnapping of students in Kebbi and Niger States, appeals for immediate release and praises Tinubu's response to crisis.
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