Just hours after the release of 42 kidnapped persons in Kagara Niger State, scores others have been kidnapped in fresh attacks on the town and adjoining villages in the Rafi…
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Catholic priest, Father John Gbakaan, who is the Dean of the newly created Lapai Deanery in Niger State, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Father John, who was also in…
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Three suspected kidnappers have been killed by Police in Niger state after a fierce exchange of fire between the bandits and the police. The kidnappers were said to have invaded…
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Niger Gov., Abubakar Bello Suspends Lockdown For Juma’at Prayers
by Damilare Salami April 17, 2020Abubakar Sani Bello, governor of Niger, has suspended the lockdown measures in the state for Juma’at prayers. Last week, the governor imposed a two-week lockdown as a part of efforts…
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Not less than three people have been killed and 50 others injured following an attack on three communities in Shirork Local Government Area of Niger State. SaharaReporters had earlier reported…
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Organised labour in Niger on Friday said that the ongoing strike embarked upon on Feb. 4 would continue until its demands are met by the state government. This was contained…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State said on Wednesday that five people were killed in an accident on the Bida-Kutigi road in Bida Local Government. The News…
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Just In: Tribunal Upholds Niger Gov, Abubakar Bello’s Election
by Damilare Salami September 18, 2019The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal holding in Minna, Niger state has upheld the election of Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State. The Tribunal dismissed the petitions of the PDP and…
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69 People Killed In Recent Armed Bandits Attack In Niger State – Sen Umaru Insists
by Damilare Salami June 20, 2019A former Senator representing Niger East, David Umaru, has insisted that 69 people were killed in a recent attack by armed bandits in Shiroro, Niger State. Umaru, who called out…
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March 9 Polls: INEC Begins Distribution of Sensitive Materials In Niger State
by Damilare Salami March 6, 2019The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Niger said it had commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to the 25 local government areas of Niger state for the Governorship and…