Niger State Governor's absence for Hajj pilgrimage sparks outrage amid security concerns. Opposition parties criticize the ruling APC's governance approach. Calls for constitutional adherence and accountability grow. Residents demand the immediate return of officials to address state affairs...
Bandits release 40 hostages in the Kuchi community, Niger State, after ransom payment and motorcycle provision. Victims, mostly women and children, regained freedom following negotiations.
In Kuchi community, Niger State, bandits have freed 40 out of the 150 residents they abducted three weeks...
Federal government initiates rescue efforts at collapsed Niger mining pit, rescuing seven while up to 50 feared trapped. Banditry complicates operations. Minister underscores commitment to rescue mission amid safety concerns. Excavators deployed amidst challenges.
The federal government has...
Insecurity and difficult terrain are hampering rescue efforts for 30 miners trapped in a collapsed pit in Niger State's Galadima-Kogo. Despite ongoing collaborative efforts, challenges persist. The government urges safe mining practices and regulatory oversight to prevent future incidents...
Controversy arises as religious leaders in Niger State push ahead with a mass wedding for 100 orphaned girls, despite objections from the Minister of Women Affairs. Claiming adherence to Islamic teachings, the leaders challenge government intervention, sparking a debate over underage marriage...
Amidst controversy, the Minister of Women Affairs petitions the Inspector General of Police to halt the Niger State Speaker's plan to marry off 100 orphaned girls. The move is met with legal challenge and calls for investigation into the girls' consent and age. Orphan marriage initiative sparks...
An unspecified number of individuals tragically lost their lives as bandits launched a brazen assault on a market in Madaka community, located in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
Witnesses recounted the harrowing ordeal as the attackers descended upon the bustling market around 3...
In a troubling turn of events on Thursday, suspected hoodlums seized control of trailers laden with foodstuff in the Suleja Area of Niger State, leading soldiers to open fire. Witness Alhassan Abdullahi reported that the criminals blocked trailers en route from Abuja to Kaduna, setting fire to...
The Niger State administration is set to take disciplinary action against schoolteachers following a viral video featuring a primary school pupil, AbdulKabir AbdulKadir, expressing vehement opinions during a classroom debate.
The student criticized mandatory voting in Nigeria, citing a corrupt...
The Niger State Government has opted to grant administrative bail to Aisha Jibrin and 24 other individuals who were arrested during the demonstration. The protest, held on Monday, was fueled by mounting frustrations over pervasive hunger, hardship, and the relentless surge in inflation that has...
Sowore reports that the woman leading the food price protest in Niger State has been arrested by @PoliceNG. She and other women are set to be arraigned, prompting a call for their immediate release.
Sowore warns of potential uprisings in Nigeria, emphasizing the significance of their actions
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