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Five Chinese, four Nigerians held over illegal mining in Niger
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested nine suspected illegal miners in Niger State. They were apprehended in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Council of Niger State, following...
Again, Bandits Kill 13 In Niger
Leadership
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July 10, 2025
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed 13 people in Mariga local government area of Niger state. LEADERSHIP learnt that the killings took place at Magoro, Kumbashi and Bangi, the headquarters of the local government area. It was learnt that...
JUST-IN: Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Niger Communities
Leadership
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July 9, 2025
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...
Flood cuts off Kebbi–Niger Republic international road, Gov Idris orders repairs
The Sun Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
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...
Bandits Kill Security Operatives, 10 others in Niger
Daily Trust
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July 9, 2025
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...
Grasshoppers hold Rivers Queens as Niger United beat Seasiders
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
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...
Bago Appoints Masu Pioneer Chairman Of Niger State Sports Commission
Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
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
Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
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...
Illegal mining: Again, EFCC nabs Chinese, Nigerian suspects in Niger
New National Star
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July 9, 2025
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
Premium Times
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July 9, 2025
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
New Telegraph
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July 9, 2025
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...
Niger Assembly passes hydrocarbon and minerals development agency Bill into Law
Daily Post
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July 8, 2025
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...
Bandits kill 13 in Niger
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
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
Daily Post
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July 9, 2025
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: Education Ministry denies withholding funds for Milo Basketball Championship
Daily Post
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July 8, 2025
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...
In Pictures: EFCC nabs 5 Chinese, 4 Nigerians for illegal mining in Niger
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
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....
Efcc Arrests 4 Chinese, Four Nigerians For Illegal Mining In Niger Stat
The Nigerian Voice
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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...
EFCC arrests nine suspected illegal miners in Niger
The Sun Nigeria
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July 8, 2025
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
Sahara Reporters
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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...
Niger Army Reports Killing 11 Militants in Western Counterterrorism Operations
News Ghana
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July 6, 2025
Nigerien military forces eliminated at least 11 militants during operations in western Niger’s Tillabéri and Dosso regions, according to a July 7, 2025 army statement. The actions responded to coordinated attacks on military convoys occurring July...