Thursday, June 25, 2026

Niger State

January 17, 2026

Gov. Bago donates N50 million to Nigerian Army officers’ wives

The governor commended officers and men of the Nigerian Army for their commitment to the security of citizens’ lives and property.

Governor Umaru Bago
January 9, 2026

FG partners Niger govt on mass housing, agriculture

Mrs Uzoka-Anite described the MoU as a settlement framework for farmers.

Doris Uzoka-Anite
January 6, 2026

Army will crush terrorists in Niger, other parts of Nigeria, says COAS

Mr Shaibu said that the Nigerian Army was committed to fully implementing the goals in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu.

Troops
January 4, 2026

Bandits kill over 30, kidnap many others in Niger

The police spokesperson said efforts are ongoing to rescue the kidnapped victims.

Bandits with RPG
December 24, 2025

Terrorists attack NSCDC officers at Niger LG, cart away rifle, belongings 

Mr Siyaka-Aniviye said that officers involved in the attack had been accounted for and were safe.

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December 24, 2025

Ndarani congratulates Bago, FG on rescue of abducted Niger schoolchildren 

The legal luminary described the development as a major relief to the parents, guardians and residents of the area and nation at large.

The rescue Niger State schoolchildren
December 21, 2025

Over 100 Catholic schoolchildren languish in bandits’ den one month after abduction

On November 21, 2025, armed bandits raided St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri.

St. Mary’s Catholic School and Tinubu
December 14, 2025

NDLEA arrests fleeing bandits’ drug supplier in Niger

NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi said in a statement on Sunday that the suspect was nabbed three weeks after escaping arrest at his home.

NDLEA
December 8, 2025

Tinubu celebrates rescue of 100 abducted Niger students

He assured that the FG was committed to reuniting all abducted students with their families.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
December 7, 2025

100 of abducted students of St. Mary’s Catholic School released after two weeks in terrorists’ den

Two days after the abduction, 50 of the schoolchildren escaped from their captors, leaving about 250 in captivity.