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Sokoto Man Condemns US Airstrike, Denies ISIS Presence

A Sokoto resident, Jamilu Umar Jabbi, has condemned the recent US airstrike, alleging it targeted innocent people and questioning the existence of ISIS in the state. Read his full statement and public reactions.

Niger Recruits Forest Guards, Urges Discipline

Niger State Government has deployed the first batch of newly recruited forest guards. Governor Bago visited trainees, urging discipline in the fight against criminal elements in forests.

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.

SDP Hails Supreme Court Ruling, Demands INEC Compliance

SDP hails Supreme Court's landmark judgment affirming party autonomy. Acting Chairman Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe demands INEC's full compliance and end to interference. A victory for Nigeria's democracy.

Niger State Governor Sacks 30 Special Advisers

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has dismissed 30 special advisers. The move is part of a restructuring effort to enhance governance efficiency. Read the full details here.

IGP, 2 Governors Blacklisted by IPI Nigeria

The International Press Institute blacklists IGP Kayode Egbetokun and Governors Umo Eno, Mohammed Bago for attacks on journalists. Discover the reasons and reactions.

FCT Police Avert Planned Attack, Neutralise 3 Bandits

FCT Police, acting on intelligence, have foiled a planned large-scale kidnap attack in Kwali, neutralising three bandits and recovering weapons. A joint operation with the Army is ongoing. Read details.

APC Chairman Visits Niger Gov Over Missing Children

APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda visits Niger State Governor, pledging solidarity over the missing St. Mary's School children. He also commended security efforts and religious tolerance in the state.

Ganduje mobilizes Kano APC for Tinubu 2027 bid

Former APC Chairman Ganduje leads Kano stakeholders to endorse Tinubu as sole 2027 candidate. Key figures including Deputy Senate President Barau absent from crucial meeting.

Niger Governor Closes Schools After Mass Abduction

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago reveals informants enabled terrorist attacks, orders closure of all schools after 315 abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School. Security operations intensify.

APC Chieftain Killed by Gunmen in Zamfara

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed APC chieftain Umar Moriki along Gusau-Tsafe road. The party confirms the devastating loss. Read more for details.

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