Niger State

Northern Governors Demand Transparent Probe After 37 Die in NSCDC Custody

The Northern States Governors' Forum called for a full, transparent probe after 37 suspects died while held by NSCDC in Niger State.

Nigerian Forces Fire on Protesters, Probe Promised After 37 Miners Die in Niger State

Government has promised a full investigation after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger State.

Tinubu Orders Probe, Promises Prosecution After 37 Detainees Die in NSCDC Custody

President Tinubu ordered a full, transparent probe and possible prosecutions after 37 suspected illegal miners died while held by the NSCDC in Minna.

Niger State Postpones Election Campaigning After 37 Suspected Miners Die in Custody

Governor Bago declared three days of mourning after 37 detainees died; authorities cite possible diphtheria while relatives and an intelligence

Residents Flee to Benin as Terror Threat Expands into Niger and Kwara

Attacks around Dekera have killed, abducted and displaced villagers, raising fears armed groups may establish a foothold in North-Central Nigeria.

NYSC Halts Use Of Unfit Camps, Orientation Stopped In Niger State as Corps Members Face Unsafe Housing

Overcrowded, dilapidated orientation sites and rising housing costs forced the NYSC to refuse uninhabitable camps, triggering a halted orientation in

Four Arrested After Village Head Bawa Barde Is Macheted to Death in Niger State

Niger State police arrested four men over the August 23 machete killing of 53-year-old village head Bawa Barde in Munya LGA.

IGP Olatunji Disu Visits Niger State, Vows to Rescue Abducted Worshippers

Inspector-General Olatunji Disu visited Niger State, assuring residents police will work to rescue abducted worshippers and strengthen security.

District Head of Galla Killed After Bandit Attack on Palace in Niger State

Bandits killed the District Head of Galla at his palace after he warned them to stop entering the community, a security analyst said.

Residents Lose Security as Bandits Kidnap Worshippers in Borgu, Niger State

Scores of worshippers were seized after Friday prayers when suspected bandits attacked Dekara, Gidan Zana, Sabon Gida and Masaka in Borgu LGA.

Army Hands 18 Suspected Illegal Miners to NSCDC Mining Marshals After Izom Raid

Eighteen suspected illegal miners arrested in Izom, Gurara LGA have been transferred by the Nigerian Army to NSCDC Mining Marshals in Sauka, Abuja