President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate launch of a coordinated rescue operation following the recent mass abduction and killing of innocent citizens in Niger State. The President directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services and other relevant security and intelligence agencies to work together to rescue all those abducted and bring…
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has unveiled the layout plan for a proposed 500-unit housing estate in Kontagora as part of the state’s drive to expand urban infrastructure and increase access to affordable housing. The 40-hectare project site, owned by the Niger State Government and previously allocated to the Radio Niger Corporation, will be transformed…
A man has reportedly been arrested after allegedly shouting “no water, no light” during a visit by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, to Suleja. The incident occurred as the governor engaged with residents, with the individual’s outcry drawing attention to concerns over basic amenities such as water and electricity. Security operatives at the scene quickly intervened…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday strongly condemned the killing of at least 56 people and the abduction of women and children in Konkoso Village, Niger State, describing the attack as “brutal and unacceptable.” The violence occurred on February 14 when terrorists invaded communities in Borgu Local Government Area, killing residents, abducting several others, and burning…
No fewer than 30 people have been killed and several others abducted following a deadly attack by suspected terrorists on Kasuwan-Daji market in the Demo community of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, saw gunmen storm the busy market, killing traders and residents, abducting many others, and looting foodstuffs…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies for securing the release of the remaining students abducted from a boarding school in Niger State, describing the development as a major relief for parents and the country at large. The President of the TUC, Festus Osifo, gave…
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The children were among the 315 persons seized when armed men riding motorbikes invaded the school around 2:00 a.m., operating unchallenged for nearly three hours as…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the crash of one of its Alpha Jets in Niger State and commended the two pilots for their outstanding courage and professionalism after they safely ejected from the aircraft during a serious in-flight emergency on Friday, 6 December 2025. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff during a routine…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has remitted ₦104,091,162.46 to the Niger State Government after recovering the amount from Kiara Rice Mills Limited. According to a statement issued on Thursday by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the recovered funds represent the company’s unremitted tax liabilities accumulated between 2021 and 2024. Oyewale explained that intelligence received in…
At least ten children have died following a fresh outbreak of diphtheria in Agaie and Bida local government areas of Niger State. The affected children were reportedly taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Bida, where they died despite medical intervention. Local sources indicate that additional deaths may have occurred in rural communities across…
