Niger

Son sets mother ablaze in Niger

Mrs Comfort Jiya, former Principal of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Sabon Wuse and Maryam Babangida Girls’ Science College, Minna, has…

3 years ago

Niger LG shuts schools as bandits threaten attacks

All schools in the Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State have been ordered to shut down operations with immediate…

3 years ago

Police nab bandits who killed 18 worshipers in Niger State mosque

No fewer than six persons have been arrested by operatives of the Niger State Police Command in connection with the…

3 years ago

BREAKING: Suspected bandits kill 16 worshippers in Niger

Sixteen people who were performing their morning prayers in a mosque have been killed by suspected bandits in Ba’are village…

3 years ago

Police rescue 7 victims, foil attack on Niger communities

Police in Niger State have rescued seven travellers reportedly abducted on Tegina-Zungeru Road, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger…

3 years ago

2,368 persons test positive for HIV/AIDS in Niger

About 2,368 persons have tested positive for HIV/AIDS in Niger, an official has said. Dr Muhammed Makusidj, the state Commissioner…

3 years ago

Suspected bandits’ spiritualist arrested in Niger

Police have arrested a suspected spiritual consultant to some bandits in Niger, Nasarawa and Abuja. Umar Samaila, 50, was arrested…

3 years ago

After Abduction of 83 Villagers, Niger Bans Sale of Motorcycles

- Katsina recruits 500 more vigilance operatives to tackle banditry To curb incessant banditry and kidnapping in Niger State, Governor…

3 years ago

BREAKING: Boko Haram kidnap 22 girls in Rafi, Niger for marriage

Gunmen suspected to be members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect have allegedly kidnapped a total of 22 girls in…

3 years ago

BREAKING: Bandits gun down hunter, abduct 30 in Niger

A hunter has been killed while 30 persons have been kidnapped in Zazzaga Community, Munya Local Government Area of Niger…

3 years ago