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The Digest: Another petrol tanker has overturned in Niger State, spilling its contents and causing alarm among residents along the Lambata-Lapai-Agaie Road. According to a Daily Trust report, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Takalafiya village, raising serious concerns...

The Digest: The death toll from the catastrophic fuel tanker explosion in Niger State's Katcha Local Government Area has climbed to 57, with 52 victims still receiving treatment in various hospitals. The tragedy, which occurred on October 21 when residents attempted to scoop fuel from an...

The Digest: The Niger State Government has conducted a mass burial for 39 victims of the Essan community tanker fire while providing N10 million in medical supplies for survivors. The incident, which also injured 60 people, occurred when residents attempted to scoop fuel from an overturned...

The Digest: A petrol tanker explosion has claimed at least 30 lives and injured 40 others on the Agaie-Baddegi Road in Niger State. The tragedy occurred around 11 am on Tuesday near Essa village when locals attempting to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker were caught in a catastrophic...

The Digest: Niger State Governor Umar Bago has stated that political power will return to Nigeria’s northern region only after President Bola Tinubu completes a potential eight-year tenure. Speaking on TVC, Bago criticized premature calls for a northern presidency, emphasizing respect for the...

The Digest: Gunmen, suspected to be bandits, have reportedly attacked the Usubu community in Niger State, abducting young mothers and leaving their infants behind. The attack, which took place late Saturday night, has been a subject of concern on social media. Key Points: The attack was first...

The Digest: A tragic boat accident in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State has resulted in the deaths of at least 60 people, bringing to light the persistent dangers on Nigeria's waterways. The incident, which occurred when an overloaded vessel struck a submerged object, underscores...

The Digest: In a chilling act of “jungle justice,” a woman has been burned to death by a mob in Niger State over alleged blasphemy. The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the tragic incident, condemning the act and announcing an investigation to identify and prosecute those involved...

The Digest: A boat tragedy in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, claimed 13 lives on Saturday, as 39 passengers were aboard the ill-fated vessel. This devastating event highlights ongoing safety concerns around Nigeria's water transport system. Key Points: Boat capsized in Shiroro...

The Digest: A devastating boat accident in Niger State has claimed at least 25 lives, including 10 members of a family. The incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, highlights the recurring dangers of water transport in the region. Key Points: The accident occurred when a boat...

The Digest: A cholera outbreak in Niger State has claimed 12 lives and left 230 people hospitalized across six local government areas. The state government has responded with treatment centers and sensitization campaigns to prevent further spread, as healthcare officials work tirelessly to...

At least 17 soldiers were killed and others injured during coordinated bandit attacks on two military camps in Mariga LGA, Niger State. The military said over 300 bandits were engaged in the fierce battle. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 25. Bandits on 200 motorcycles raided Kwanan Duse...

Nana Mubarak, 24-year-old daughter of a Minna landlady, has been arrested for allegedly stealing household items worth N1 million from a tenant's residence in the El-Waziri area. The Niger State Police Command recovered most items, including an LG plasma TV sold for N55,000, following a tenant's...

Over 200 people died in devastating floods that hit Mokwa on May 28, prompting President Tinubu to approve ₦2 billion for rebuilding and 20 trucks of rice for survivors. Vice President Shettima promised immediate bridge and drainage repairs, whilst Niger State added trailers of rice and ₦50...

Neighbours heard her cries often. Hauwa Isah, nine months pregnant, didn’t die by accident, she was brutally beaten to death by her husband in the Limawa area of Minna, Niger State. According to Daily Trust and other local reports, the abuse had become a pattern, quietly ignored until it ended...

Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Mokwa, Niger State, where a deadly flood has claimed over 200 lives and displaced hundreds. His visit follows days of mounting grief and devastation. Floods in Mokwa killed at least 200 people, according to local officials Homes and infrastructure severely...

Over 160 people have died in Mokwa, Niger State, due to devastating floods. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed teams across 15 high-risk states and launched community sensitisation campaigns, warning that poor drainage, climate change, and unregulated buildings continue...

More than 200 bodies have been recovered after floods devastated Niger State’s Mokwa LGA — but survivors say the real crisis is just beginning. Over 200 corpses found so far after flooding hit Mokwa in Niger State. Search efforts are ongoing; full casualty count still unknown. The state...

A devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, has collapsed a key bridge linking southwestern Nigeria to the north, stranding petrol tankers and raising fears of looming fuel scarcity in Abuja and beyond, just days before the Sallah holiday. Mokwa Bridge collapse disrupts critical supply route...

Over 150 lives have been lost in Mokwa, Niger State, after devastating floods struck the town, sweeping away homes, bridges, and families. Thousands remain displaced, and the rains have just begun. Death toll rises to 153; over 3,018 residents affected 265 homes destroyed, 503 households...