Bago Appoints Masu Pioneer Chairman Of Niger State Sports Commission

1 Chinwendu Nnadozie MINNA – The Governor of Niger state, Hon.Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the appointment of Hon. Danjuma Abdul Masu as the pioneer Chairman of Niger State Sports Commission (NSSC). Upgrading from Council to Commission and the...

13 Die As Bandits Attack Another Niger Community

1 Chinwendu Nnadozie MINNA – Less than two weeks after the clash with suspected bandits claimed several lives, including 17 soldiers, 13 persons including one mopol and two local vigilantes have lost their lives in another encounter with the...

Bandits Kill Security Operatives, 10 others in Niger

At least 10 people, including a mobile police and a vigilante have been killed by bandits in Mangoro community of Mariga LGA of Niger State. Residents told Daily Trust that Mangoro and adjoining communities have been under bandits’ control since...

Flood cuts off Kebbi–Niger Republic international road, Gov Idris orders repairs

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Governor of Kebbi State Dr Nasir Idris has directed the immediate repair of a section of the Birnin Kebbi–Niger Republic International Road that was washed away by recent flooding following a heavy downpour. The...

JUST-IN: Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Niger Communities

A total of thirteen (13) persons were on Tuesday night killed by gunmen suspected to be bandits in Mariga local government area of Niger State. LEADERSHIP learnt that the killings took place at Magoro, Kumbashi and Bangi, the headquarters of the...

Grasshoppers hold Rivers Queens as Niger United beat Seasiders

Former Nigerian champions, Grasshoppers of Owerri and Rivers Queens played out a 23-23 draw on Day Two of the first phase of the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League, held in Benin City, Edo State. Rivers Queens led the first half 13 to 8, but...

Niger Security: Police rescue 35 Boko Haram hostages en-route to Kebbi

Illegal mining: Again, EFCC nabs Chinese, Nigerian suspects in Niger

BY GLORIA AKUDORO The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of nine suspected illegal miners in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. A statement released by the Commission revealed that...

13 feared killed by suspected bandits in Niger community

Suspected bandits have killed about 13 people, including security operatives, and injured many others in a raid on three communities in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. According to reports from the area, the attacks occurred on...

Insecurity: Suspected Bandits Kill One Police, Others In Niger

No fewer than thirteen persons including security operatives have been killed by suspected bandits leaving several others seriously injured in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger state. New Telegraph gathered that the incident occurred on...

Bandits kill 13 in Niger

Bandits have attacked some communities in Mariga Local Council of Niger State, killing 13 people, including security operatives, while many others sustained various degree of injuries. The attack occurred on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at about 4 pm...

Gunmen kill MOPOL officer, vigilante in Niger

Gunmen on Tuesday evening attacked Mangoro town in Mariga Local government of Niger State. Security expert, Bakatsine posted on his X handle, @DanKatsina50 that the bandits killed several people including a MOPOL officer and abducted two women...

Niger Assembly Passes Hydrocarbon and Minerals Devt Agency Bill

Laleye Dipo in Minna The Niger State House of Assembly has passed into law the establishment of the Hydrocarbon and Minerals Development Agency bill. This is just as a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) member of the satate House of Assembly defected...

In Pictures: EFCC nabs 5 Chinese, 4 Nigerians for illegal mining in Niger

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested nine individuals in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities....

Niger Assembly passes hydrocarbon and minerals development agency Bill into Law

The Niger State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Niger State Hydrocarbon and Minerals Development Agency to oversee exploration and managing its resources. The Bill was passed after the House Standing Committee on Environment...

Efcc Arrests 4 Chinese, Four Nigerians For Illegal Mining In Niger Stat

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from the Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested nine suspected illegal miners in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Government Area, Niger State. According to a statement released by the...

Niger: Education Ministry denies withholding funds for Milo Basketball Championship

Niger State Commissioner, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, has denied alleged claims of intentionally withholding funds for the sponsorship of the state’s basketball team to the Nestle Milo Basketball Championship...

EFCC arrests nine suspected illegal miners in Niger

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested nine suspected illegal miners in Niger State. According to EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale, they were arrested in...

EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals, Four Nigerians For Illegal Mining In Niger State

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that its operatives from the Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested nine suspected illegal miners in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Government Area, Niger State. According to a statement...

Gov. Bago’s Initiative Will Transform Niger —Legbo-Kutigi

News Investigators/ Sani Legbo-Kutigi, a former member of House of Representatives, says agriculture, infrastructure and other initiatives of the Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago of Niger will make lasting impact in the lives of the populace. Mr...