Blaming radio for security failures attack on press freedom – Amnesty slams Gov Bago
The human rights group says the governor’s action is against the law and a direct attack on press freedom in Nigeria. According to them, Governor Bago’s claim that the radio station was encouraging violence and should lose its license shows he is using his power wrongly and can’t tolerate criticism. Amnesty International shared their thoughts […]
Police arrest vigilante and two others for housebreaking and theft in Niger State, recover 30 phones, generator, solar batteries
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a vigilante and two other suspects for breaking into a house and stealing several valuable items. The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, shared in a statement on Tuesday, July 29, that the police recovered one generator, 30 mobile phones, eight SIM cards, two solar batteries, 145 […]
Suspected terrorists attack immigration outpost in Niger State, k!ll officer and set his body ablaze
Suspected terrorists believed to be part of the ISWAP group attacked an immigration post in Niger State and killed a senior officer named Suleiman. The attack happened on the evening of Saturday, July 19, 2025. The terrorists stormed the immigration post, which is located on the Babanna-Wawa road in Lumma Sanke, Borgu Local Government Area, […]
Niger cracks down on Illegal mining, arrests 41
The Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources has announced that 41 people involved in illegal mining have been arrested. This action was taken with help from security forces to stop unlawful mining in different parts of the state. Out of the 41 people arrested, 34 were men and 7 were women. The operation was carried […]
Army orders flags flown at half-mast for 17 fallen soldiers
The Nigerian Army has ordered that flags be lowered in all its military bases to honour 17 soldiers who were recently killed in attacks. These attacks happened in Niger and Kaduna states and were carried out by armed men. A statement was shared on the Army’s official website and social media page on Friday, June […]
Niger Flood: Over 700 still Missing, 207 confirmed dead — Gov Bago
More than 700 people are still missing after a heavy flood swept through Mokwa, a community in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. This was revealed by the state governor, Umaru Bago. The sad news was shared on Tuesday when former chief security officer to the late General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, visited […]
Mokwa Flood: IBB describes incident as act of God, commiserates with victims
He described the event as very unfortunate and shared his sympathy with the people affected. Babangida’s message was directed at not just Mokwa, but the entire state, as many people have been affected by the disaster. The elder statesman made these comments during a visit from the Niger State Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, and his […]
Niger flood incident saddening – First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu laments
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed her sadness over the tragic flood that recently happened in Niger State. The disaster took the lives of more than 100 people. In a message she shared on Saturday, Mrs. Tinubu said the situation was truly heartbreaking and painful to hear about. She explained that the cause of […]
12 family members d!e in Niger state flood
A powerful flood hit Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State late Wednesday night, May 28, claiming the lives of many people, including 12 members of the same family. The flood affected Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities. More than 50 children studying in Islamic schools, known as almajirai, have not been found since the […]
Gov Bago slams sharp practices in projects execution by govt officials, contractors
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has spoken out strongly against how some construction projects in the state are being handled. He accused government officials, engineers, consultants, and contractors of doing dishonest and unprofessional work that is slowing down project progress. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Governor Bago called out […]