Police kill robbery suspect, recover gun in Nasarawa
Nasarawa police neutralised a robbery suspect in a gun duel on Lafia-Obi Road. A locally made pistol was recovered. CP Shetima Mohammed commended the operatives' gallantry.
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Former IGP Calls for Collective Prayer Against Insecurity
Ex-IGP Mohammed Abubakar-Adamu tasks Christians in Nasarawa to pray for peace and security. He calls for unity and action against criminal elements. Read his full Christmas message.
Minister hails release of Niger school pupils
Minister commends President Tinubu's leadership in securing freedom for all 280 abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary's School in Niger State after a month-long ordeal. Read the full story.
Grenade Blast Injures Soldier, Kids in Nasarawa
A female soldier and two children were severely injured in a hand grenade explosion in Maraba, Nasarawa. The device, left by a soldier years ago, detonated during identification. Read the full report.
Two Arraigned in Nasarawa for Banned Fireworks
Two suspects face court in Nasarawa State for possessing banned knockouts and fireworks. Police warn against use of prohibited explosives, especially during festivities. Read more.
All Niger Schoolchildren Accounted For After Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
Nasarawa Gov Sule Launches APC E-Registration Drive
Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule kickstarts APC's digital membership registration in Gudi, urging mass participation for development. The state party adopts consensus for all congresses.
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.
Nasarawa Gov Praises SUBEB Boss for Education Reforms
Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended Nasarawa SUBEB Chairman Kassim Mohammed Kassim for remarkable reforms in basic education, including redeploying over 1,000 staff to classrooms. Read more.
130 Rescued School Children Received by Niger Governor Bago
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, received 130 rescued pupils and teachers from St. Mary's school. The children were freed in a joint security operation. Read the full story of their safe return.
Last Batch of Kidnapped Nigerian Pupils Rescued
The final 130 children from the St. Mary's school mass abduction have been handed over to authorities. Read the full details on the rescue and Nigeria's ongoing security challenges.
130 Niger Catholic School Pupils Released After Kidnapping
The final group of 130 kidnapped pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State have been freed. Authorities credit sustained security pressure for the successful release. Read the full details.
5 Arrested in Lagos for Staged Kidnapping, Extortion Plot
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
Tiv Communities in Nasarawa Allege Breach of Court Order
Tiv communities in Nasarawa State accuse the state government of violating a court order and planning new land acquisitions. Their lawyer warns actions could render an appeal useless. Read more.
Bandits Plan Christmas Attacks in 4 Nigerian States
A humanitarian group warns of planned Christmas Day attacks in Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kaduna. DSS confirms intelligence, preventive measures underway. Read details.
Gunmen Kill Police Inspector, Two Civilians in Nasarawa
Gunmen ambushed a police patrol in Nasarawa, killing an inspector and two civilians. The attackers stole an AK-47 rifle. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
100 Niger Schoolchildren Freed, 153 Still Captive
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the latest details on the rescue and the ongoing crisis.
Nasarawa to Prosecute Parents Over Out-of-School Kids
Nasarawa SUBEB chairman vows to prosecute parents who fail to enroll children. Governor Sule also announces a $90m paper mill groundbreaking today. Read more.
Emir: Criminalise Parents Whose Kids Roam Streets
The Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage, calls for criminalising parents who let children roam streets instead of school. Nasarawa State summit reveals deep education crisis, from teacher shortages to vandalism. Governor Sule pledges commitment to free educa
Nasarawa to Prosecute Parents of Out-of-School Children
Nasarawa State SUBEB Chairman warns parents to enrol children or face legal action. State launches sensitisation campaign, redeploys teachers, and saves N101 million from revoked contracts.
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.
Nasarawa Governor Ready to Establish State Police Force
Nasarawa State Government reveals readiness to create a state police force to combat insecurity, enhance school safety, and attract investors. Read the full details.
Bauchi treats 29,874 HIV patients, AHF campaigns in Keffi
Bauchi State provides ART to 29,874 HIV patients, scaling up to 863 facilities. Meanwhile, AIDS Healthcare Foundation launches a sensitisation campaign in Keffi, Nasarawa State, to combat the virus. Read more on the dual efforts this World AIDS Day.
Gov's Aide Weds Third Wife, Gifts House and Car
Prince Ibrahim Hassan Abdullahi, SSA to Nasarawa Governor, introduces his new third wife, Sadeeqa. He gifted her a house and a Mercedes-Benz GLK. Governor Sule presented the marriage certificate.
Police Rescue 40 Trafficking Victims in Nasarawa
Nasarawa police rescue 40 Malian and Ivorian trafficking victims from a Mararaba bungalow. Prime suspect apprehended, victims handed to Immigration for investigation and repatriation.
96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.
Nasarawa to harvest 1.2 million rice bags for Nigeria
Nasarawa State aims to harvest 1.2 million bags of rice from Jangwa and Agwatashi farms, with over 600,000 bags already collected. This initiative supports Nigeria's food security under Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration.
Nasarawa targets 1.2m rice bags from Awe, Obi LGAs
Nasarawa State has harvested 600,000 bags of rice from its 3,300-hectare farm, with 1.2 million total expected. Governor Sule says this will boost food security and state economy.
Smart Toilet Facility Launched in Nasarawa State
Federal Government inaugurates smart toilet at Orange Market, Mararaba to mark 2025 World Toilet Day. Minister Lawal emphasizes sanitation as fundamental human right.
No Contact from Papiri School Kidnappers - CAN
Niger CAN chairman confirms no communication from kidnappers who abducted 315 from St Mary's Catholic School. 265 pupils and teachers remain missing after 50 escaped. Parents traumatized.
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