President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for rescuing 308 kidnapped victims in separate operations across Kwara and Niger states, describing it as the largest single-day rescue mission in the country’s history. According to the Presidency, 163 victims were rescued from Woro Community in Kwara State, while 145 others were freed in Niger State during a coordinated intelligence-led operation involving…
The National Emergency Management Agency has facilitated the voluntary repatriation of 497 stranded Nigerian migrants from Niamey, Niger Republic, to Kano State. The returnees arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on Friday afternoon as part of a coordinated humanitarian operation involving the Federal Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the International Organization for Migration. Speaking on the…
The National Emergency Management Agency has engaged key stakeholders in Niger State on strategies to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding. Speaking at the National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign in Minna, the Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, said the initiative aims to strengthen resilience and improve response to flood disasters. Represented by Dr. Ishaya Chonoko, she noted that the…
Following brutal attacks in Niger and Kwara states, where over 50 people were killed and several women and children abducted, the Senate has called for an upgrade of joint security operations in the region. A motion sponsored by Sani Musa (APC/Niger East) highlighted the rising wave of organized attacks on rural communities, farmlands, and settlements,…
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed the safe release and reunification of all pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. In a statement dated December 25, 2025, and signed by the Bishop of Kontagora, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive security cordon over forests in Kwara State, following a spike in kidnappings and terrorist activities. The directive also extends to forested corridors in Niger and Kebbi States, where several mass abductions occurred in the past week. The President instructed the Nigerian Air Force to intensify and expand…
Twenty-seven people have been confirmed dead following a tragic boat accident that occurred on Tuesday in Gausawa, along the Malale–Kainji Lake route in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred at approximately 11:49 a.m. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) rescue team arrived at the scene around 1:33…
On Monday, 200 students from the Niger East Senatorial District departed Abuja for India and China under the Senator Mohammed Sani Musa International Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme. During a send-off ceremony, Senator Musa — represented by his wife, Hajia Saadatu Sani Musa — explained that the initiative was designed to close educational gaps and develop a…
Twenty-two people lost their lives early Tuesday morning when a speeding, overloaded trailer lost control and crashed in Niger State. The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. near Tufa village along the Lambata-Lapai Road. According to reports, the trailer was carrying 42 passengers. Twenty-two died at the scene, while 20 others sustained injuries and were…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated a high-ranking Boko Haram commander, Ibn Khalid, along with numerous insurgents, including the group’s cameraman, during operations in Borno State. The Nigerian Army also reported the killing of over 200 bandits in a fierce firefight in Niger State. Additionally, a coordinated Nigerian–Nigerien military offensive dismantled a key Islamic…
