30 Killed in Mosque Attacks in Niger State
By Julian Osamoto At least 30 people have been killed after terrorists attacked four mosques in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attackers reportedly struck simultaneously during Friday prayers in Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana communities, abducting more than 60 worshippers. According to the Chairman of Borgu LGA, Mohammed Nasir Abdullahi, the attackers […]
FG Pledges Swift Resumption of Bida–Lambata Road Project
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has assured residents of Niger State that work will soon resume on the Bida-Lapai-Lambata Road project to improve transportation, protect lives and property, and address insecurity along the route. The assurance followed a meeting between the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and a delegation from the Coalition of Niger […]
FG Assures Resumption Of Work On Bida-Lambata Road
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has assured residents of Niger State that work will soon resume on the Bida-Lapai-Lambata road project, following growing concerns over its poor condition, insecurity and accidents along the corridor. The assurance came after the Minister of Works, David Umahi, met with stakeholders from Niger South led by the member […]
Niger Vows Support for Arms Control Centre
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in its efforts to curb illicit arms proliferation. Governor Umaru Bago gave the assurance on Tuesday when the Director-General and National Coordinator of the NCCSALW, DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo […]
Abbas Hails Rescue of 308 Kidnap Victims
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has welcomed the rescue of 308 abducted persons in separate security operations in Kwara and Niger states, describing the development as a major boost in the fight against insecurity. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media, Musa Krishi, the […]
Niger State Pushes Exclusive Breastfeeding For Healthier Children
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Niger State Government has called on mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding as a vital step towards improving child health, boosting nutrition and reducing poverty. Speaking at the launch of activities marking the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week in Minna, the wife of the governor, Fatima Bago, described exclusive breastfeeding during the first […]
Reps Probes Gurara II Hydropower Project Dispute
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has begun deliberations on a petition over a long-running dispute between Abuja Power Company Limited (APCL) and the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation regarding the proposed Gurara II Hydropower Project in Niger State. The Chairman of the committee, Sada Soli, said the petition —pitting APCL against […]
Tinubu Orders Urgent Security Action as Niger Attacks Kill Over 40
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has ordered an urgent security response following coordinated attacks on communities in Niger State that left scores dead, many abducted, directing Nigeria’s top security officials to pursue the attackers and rescue all captives. In a statement personally signed on Sunday, the President said he had instructed the Minister of […]
Gov Bago Wins VOA Torchbearer Award for outstanding Leadership
By Oluwakemi Kindness Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has been awarded the 2024 Voice of Africa (VOA) Canada Torchbearer Award for his outstanding leadership and commitment to agriculture, food security, and infrastructural development in the state. The award recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to Black communities worldwide. According to a statement, Governor Bago’s […]
Niger State signs $2mn Bond To Boost Education
By Oluwakemi Kindness In the bid to strengthen higher education in Niger state, Governor Umaru Bago, has signed a one-million-dollar scholarship bond with the University of Toronto. This is with a matching contribution from the University of Toronto, creating a two-million-dollar fund to support 100 students pursuing medical degrees and professional courses. According to Governor […]