Armed bandits have launched fresh attacks on villages in Niger State, killing a 75-year-old man, kidnapping several residents, and stealing livestock. The attacks targeted Shiroro and Munya Local Government Areas, leaving communities in fear as security forces race to contain the violence. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the news on his official … Read more
The Niger State Government has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining activities in the state, leading to the arrest of 33 suspects involved in unauthorized mineral extraction. The crackdown comes as part of a broader initiative to regulate the mining sector, curb environmental degradation, and prevent revenue loss to the government. Officials from the … Read more
In a decisive move against terrorism, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a series of airstrikes on a notorious bandit hideout in Niger State, successfully neutralizing scores of terrorists. The operation, carried out in the early hours of the morning, marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks terrorizing … Read more
The Federal Government has paid a total of N22 billion as compensation to communities displaced by the 700-megawatt hydroelectric power project in Zungeru, Niger State. This announcement was made by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a meeting with the Compensation and Resettlement Committee of the Zungeru power plant in Abuja. Adelabu also revealed … Read more
The Niger State Government has warned farmers in certain communities to avoid their farms due to the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by bandits. The warning follows previous attacks, including the killing of 13 farmers in Alawa community in August 2024. State Commissioner for Homeland Security, Bello Abdullahi, issued the alert during the … Read more
Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in its operations. Speaking during the 2024 Base Socio-Cultural Activities (BASA) organized by the 013 Quick Response Force of NAF in Minna, Bago, represented by the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Mohammed Bello, commended NAF’s efforts in tackling … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully tracked and recovered a vehicle that was stolen from a church in Abuja. According to a statement from the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the stolen vehicle belonged to Onyeka Vincent and was taken from outside the Saint Louis Catholic Church in Byazhin … Read more