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December 26, 2025

Police arrest two notorious bandits in Kwara, recover arms

Mr Hundeyin stated that the preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were members of a notorious banditry and kidnapping gang.

Bandits attack
December 22, 2025

FG hails release of Catholic school pupils

FG says the rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger is a reaffirmation “of our nation’s resolve to protect its people”.

December 21, 2025

130 Catholic school pupils kidnapped in November released: Presidency

“Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity,” Mr Dare said, posting a photo of the released pupils.

Released kidnapped pupils
December 19, 2025

INEC meets PDP factions ahead of FCT, Ekiti, Osun elections

Mr Amupitan said the commission was mindful of the need to maintain the sanctity of the constitution, the Electoral Act, and the guidelines.

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December 16, 2025

Gov. Bago sacks all special advisers

Mr Bago said the decision was aimed at rejigging the advisers’ portfolios to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in line with his New Niger Agenda.

Umar Mohammed Bago
December 12, 2025

Gov. Bago presents N1.3 trillion 2026 budget to Niger assembly

He said the education sector’s N107.9 billion vote would be used to overhaul 325 schools, among others.

Governor Mohammed Bago
December 11, 2025

NAFDAC destroys substandard goods worth N5 billion in Nasarawa

NAFDAC director-general Mojisola Adeyeye said the fake products were confiscated during routine monitoring operations carried out by the agency’s personnel.

PRODUCTS SEIZED BY NAFDAC
December 11, 2025

Mass Kidnapping: Tinubu will provide security cover for schools against bandits, says minister

“I want to reaffirm the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to strengthening security around schools and safeguarding students and citizens nationwide,” he said.

Kidnapped Niger schoolchildren
December 10, 2025

ECOWAS to scrap regional air taxes, paving way for cheaper flights from 2026

ECOWAS announced that the policy was adopted in December 2024 but finalised modalities for its implementation for January 2026.

Activities at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja (Credit: NAN)
December 7, 2025

NDLEA destroys illicit drug warehouses in Ekiti, Ondo forests

A total of 2,483 compressed blocks of skunk and 247 bags of the same substance, all weighing 5,442 kilogrammes, were recovered, and five suspects were arrested.

NDLEA officers