Flood cuts off Kebbi–Niger Republic international road, Gov Idris orders repairs

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Governor of Kebbi State Dr Nasir Idris has directed the immediate repair of a section of the Birnin Kebbi–Niger Republic International Road that was washed away by recent flooding following a heavy downpour. The affected …

Bandits Kill Security Operatives, 10 others in Niger

At least 10 people, including a mobile police and a vigilante have been killed by bandits in Mangoro community of Mariga LGA of Niger State. Residents told Daily Trust that Mangoro and adjoining communities have been under bandits’ control since Tuesday …

Bago Appoints Masu Pioneer Chairman Of Niger State Sports Commission

1 Chinwendu Nnadozie MINNA – The Governor of Niger state, Hon.Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the appointment of Hon. Danjuma Abdul Masu as the pioneer Chairman of Niger State Sports Commission (NSSC). Upgrading from Council to Commission and the …

13 Die As Bandits Attack Another Niger Community

1 Chinwendu Nnadozie MINNA – Less than two weeks after the clash with suspected bandits claimed several lives, including 17 soldiers, 13 persons including one mopol and two local vigilantes have lost their lives in another encounter with the terrorist …

Illegal mining: Again, EFCC nabs Chinese, Nigerian suspects in Niger

BY GLORIA AKUDORO The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of nine suspected illegal miners in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. A statement released by the Commission revealed that the …

13 feared killed by suspected bandits in Niger community

Suspected bandits have killed about 13 people, including security operatives, and injured many others in a raid on three communities in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. According to reports from the area, the attacks occurred on Tuesday …

Insecurity: Suspected Bandits Kill One Police, Others In Niger

No fewer than thirteen persons including security operatives have been killed by suspected bandits leaving several others seriously injured in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger state. New Telegraph gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday around …

NDDC releases N5b for women, youth empowerment in Niger Delta

The management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has approved the release of N5 billion out of a budget of N30 billion for women and youth empowerment programmes in the nine NDDC states. The states are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, …

Bandits kill 13 in Niger

Bandits have attacked some communities in Mariga Local Council of Niger State, killing 13 people, including security operatives, while many others sustained various degree of injuries. The attack occurred on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at about 4 pm The …

Niger Security: Police rescue 35 Boko Haram hostages en-route to Kebbi