Saturday, June 20, 2026

Niger State

June 12, 2026

Niger deputy governor urges commitment to democratic culture

He said Nigeria’s democratic journey had recorded significant milestones since the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba
June 6, 2026

Suspected supplier of logistics, ammunition to bandits nabbed in FCT

The CP pledged the committment of the command to proactive policing and ensuring the safety and security of FCT residents.

Armed policemen in Benue State.
June 2, 2026

Bandits kidnap village head’s wife, daughter in Niger

Armed bandits have raided Faje village in the Sahon-Rami area of Mashegu LGA, Niger State, kidnapping the wife and daughter of a traditional ruler, Shaibu Isah.

May 27, 2026

Kpautagi wins Niger ADC governorship ticket

Mohammed Kpautagi has clinched the African Democratic Congress governorship ticket in Niger ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mohammed Kpautagi
May 26, 2026

ABA takes coaches’ development clinic to Minna

The Amateur Basketball Academies organised a one-day training and trainers’ clinic for 20 academy coaches in Minna, Niger.

Local basketball players
May 22, 2026

Niger govt. urges construction companies to improve road diversion notices

The commissioner made the appeal in a statement issued on Friday in Minna.

Road diversion sign
May 17, 2026

Niger police arrest four suspected fraudsters, recover two vehicles

The suspects were arrested while transporting a suspected stolen Volkswagen Golf to meet a buyer. 

four suspected fraudsters
May 10, 2026

Niger villagers say NAF airstrikes targeted at terrorists killed civilians as DHQ dismisses claims

The DHQ spokesperson, however, said relevant military formations had been directed to verify the allegations of civilian casualties if any.

Affected Niger villagers
May 6, 2026

Police nabbed two suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy in Niger

The police command in Niger has arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy, theft, and receiving stolen property.

Anthony Ahmed and Aisha Shuaibu(Credit: people’s gazette)
April 23, 2026

Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for $516 million loan for Sokoto–Badagry superhighway

Mr Tinubu described the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway as a flagship initiative aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s economic corridors.

President Bola Tinubu