Niger Police arrest 10 robbery suspects, recover stolen vehicle

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected armed robbers and rescued seven kidnapped victims in separate operations across the state within a week. In one of the incidents, three suspects reportedly stormed a residence in Bosso Estate, Minna, …

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes calls for fans support against Abia Warriors

Niger Tornadoes chairman, Engr Ibrahim Dada has called for fans support ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 36 clash against Abia Warriors. Dada assured the club supporters that his team will halt Abia Warriors push for a …

Niger jihadist attack kills 10 soldiers: state radio

An attack blamed on suspected jihadist fighters killed about 10 soldiers in Niger, state radio reported Tuesday. The attack on Sunday near a village in the southwest of the huge desert country, ruled by a military regime, was the latest in a series …

Oman to play Niger, Lebanon in May

MUSCAT, MAY 6 The Oman national football team will take on Niger in a preparatory match on May 20 in Muscat and it will be followed with another warm-up game against Lebanon on May 28. The friendly matches were announced by the Oman Football Association …

NAFDAC seals warehouse in Niger state over ‘illegal’ bulk sale of banned additive

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a warehouse in Suleja, Niger state, over the alleged illegal sale of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a food additive banned from bulk importation due to health risks. The …

JLKM starts social media campaign for abducted workers in Niger

Niger Assembly reaffirms commitment to partnering security agencies against crime

The Niger State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with security agencies in the state to ensure citizens’ safety and well-being. The Speaker of the House, Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji gave this assurance during a courtesy …

Journalists accuse Niger govt officials of restricting information

Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),Niger State Council has accused the state government officials of blocking its members from obtaining information on its programme and policies. NUJ chairman, Comrade Abu Nmodu, expressed the concern when he lead the …

Bago eases curfew on motorcycles, tricycles in Niger

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger has announced a revision of the curfew hours imposed on the movement of motorcycles and tricycles within the Minna metropolis. This is contained in a statement signed by Malam Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Press Secretary to the …

Niger: Bago preaches family values, donates N50m as Living Faith celebrates 44th anniversary

Niger state governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has preached the importance of concerted efforts and synergy among government, parents and religious bodies to restore family values in the society. The farmer governor stated this on Sunday when he …