Niger
Two soldiers wounded, hospitalised as bandits attack Niger military base
Bandits operating in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, have launched a surprise attack on a military base, leaving two soldiers wounded. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, and according to reports, one bandit was killed in the ensuing exchange of gunfire. The attack is just the latest in a […]
NNPCL Uncovers 122 Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has identified 122 illegal oil refining sites across the Niger Delta region within the past week. Additionally, a filling station in Akwa Ibom State was shut down for selling illegally refined fuel to motorists. According to a documentary released by the NNPCL on Tuesday, 65 illegal pipeline connections […]
Niger gov grants 30 prisoners amnesty
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, on Tuesday, granted amnesty to 30 inmates at the old and new Correctional Centres in the state capital, Minna. The gesture was part of the activities to mark the first anniversary of his administration. The wife of the governor, Fatima Bago, on her part, visited the Niger State […]
Demolition of Madalla market aims to alleviate traffic congestion
Niger State authorities have taken action to shut down and demolish the popular Thursday Weekly Madalla Market in Suleja Local Government Area. This market has long been known for causing significant gridlock on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, prompting concerns from both commuters and local officials. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, upon assuming office, made a commitment to […]
118 inmates escape as rainstorm destroys Niger prison
A devastating heavy rainstorm on Wednesday night led to the escape of 118 inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, North-Central Nigeria, as critical parts of the facility were damaged. The disclosure was made through a press statement by Adamu Duza, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Command of the […]
Army vows revenge after terrorists kill six soldiers
The Nigerian Army pledged on Sunday to avenge the killing of two officers and four soldiers by terrorists in Niger State on Friday. According to the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Nwachukwu Onyema, the personnel were killed in an ambush by terrorists. The soldiers were reported to have been killed when they engaged […]
Navy warns criminals to keep off Niger Delta
Commodore Abba Muhsin, the Commander of the NNS Delta, issued a stern warning to criminal elements, advising them to avoid its operational areas or face the consequences. The warning came on Saturday shortly after the quarterly route march conducted by the Command’s personnel. The route march, which began at approximately 6:15 am, started at the […]
Niger government to rename Minna Airport after Tinubu
Niger State Government has assured that concrete arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth State/ Official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday for the commissioning of some procured Agricultural equipment valued at several billions of naira by the Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago-led administration, amongst others in the State. It stated this while […]
Roads Blocked As Residents Protest High Living Cost In Minna
Residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, on Monday, protested high cost of living in the country, blocking major roads within the metropolis. The protesters including women and youths were heard chanting protest songs, while security agents including policemen looked on. Roads blocked as residents in Minna, the Niger State capital protest high cost of […]
ECOWAS kicks as Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso moves to quit
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) says it is yet to receive a formal notification from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso about their intention to quit the regional bloc. It was reacting after the military juntas from the three Member-States withdrew from ECOWAS with immediate effect. The three countries, […]