Niger State
Woman arrested for pouring hot water on neighbour
Police in Niger State arrest Hadiza Bala in Minna for allegedly pouring boiling water on her neighbour during a dispute, leaving the victim badly injured. The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a woman in Minna over an alleged attempt to kill her neighbour by pouring hot water on her during a […]
Food Seller lynched by mob over blasphemy remark
A woman identified as Ammaye was lynched and set ablaze by a mob in Niger State over alleged blasphemy. Police vow to arrest and prosecute suspects. The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the brutal killing of a female food seller known as Ammaye, who was lynched and set ablaze by a mob in Kasuwan […]
Police intercept hired killers over ex-wife dispute
Niger Police arrest two suspected hired assassins in Beji with pistol and cash after confessing they were paid to kill a man over ex-wife dispute The Niger State Police Command has thwarted an alleged assassination attempt following the arrest of two men who were reportedly contracted to kill a victim in Bosso Local Government Area […]
Bago Links Livestock Theft to Bandit Negotiations
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has raised the alarm over the growing infiltration of cattle rustlers into the state, attributing the worsening trend to peace deals struck by some neighbouring states with criminal elements. He warned that these negotiations have inadvertently emboldened bandits and escalated livestock theft. Speaking during a stakeholders’ consultative meeting […]
Governor Bago Orders Closure of Minna Radio Station
Governor Umar Mohammed Bago of Niger State has directed the immediate closure of Badeggi FM, a private radio station based in Minna, the state capital, over allegations of inciting violence, broadcasting unethical content, and promoting anti-government sentiments. The directive was issued on Friday, August 1, during a meeting with top stakeholders of the All Progressives […]
25 Feared Dead in Niger Boat Tragedy
A devastating boat accident has claimed the lives of no fewer than 25 individuals, including an entire family of 10, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The fatal mishap occurred in the Gunu community around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025. According to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), the victims […]
Officer Killed, Body Burnt in ISWAP Terrorists Raid on Niger Outpost
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have launched coordinated attacks on security outposts in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing a senior officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and leaving another missing. The fatal incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 19, 2025, when […]
Over 35 Kidnap Victims Rescued in Niger
Security operatives in Niger State have successfully rescued no fewer than 35 kidnap victims, comprising women and children, in a series of coordinated operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating across the state and neighboring regions. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, the victims were abducted […]
Niger State PDP Legal Adviser Resigns After 27 Years
Niger State has witnessed a significant political shift following the resignation of Barrister Murtala Mohammed, the State Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His exit marks the end of a 27-year-long affiliation with the party, sending ripples through the state’s political landscape. In a resignation letter dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to […]
NAF Executes Precision Airstrikes Against Terrorists Neutralises Dozens
The Air Component promptly deployed air assets to the identified locations, executing multiple waves of precision strikes that resulted in the neutralisation of dozens of terrorists, the destruction of their logistical infrastructure, and the disruption of their regrouping attempts – Air Commodore Edward Ehimen Ejodame The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its aircraft, […]