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    Metro 1 Killed As Hoodlums Hijack Protest In Niger - Leadership News

    https://leadership.ng/breaking-1-killed-as-hoodlums-hijack-protest-in-niger/
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    Metro 148 Niger state farmers still in captivity 53 days after abduction - Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/7/148-niger-state-farmers-still-in-captivity-53-days-after-abduction-2.html
  3. Outrage in Niger State as Governor Embarks on Hajj Amid Security Crisis

    Nigeria Outrage in Niger State as Governor Embarks on Hajj Amid Security Crisis

    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...
  4. Niger State Hostage Crisis: Bandits Demand N150 Million Ransom for Captives

    Nigeria Niger State Hostage Crisis: Bandits Demand N150 Million Ransom for Captives

    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...
  5. Federal Government Races Against Time in Rescue Mission at Collapsed Niger Mining Pit

    Nigeria Federal Government Races Against Time in Rescue Mission at Collapsed Niger Mining Pit

    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...
  6. Government Appeals for Patience as Insecurity Hinders Rescue of Trapped Miners in Niger

    Nigeria Government Appeals for Patience as Insecurity Hinders Rescue of Trapped Miners in Niger

    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...
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    Business Niger slashes registration fees of Abdulkadir Kure varsity by 50% - P.M News

    https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/06/02/niger-slashes-registration-fees-of-abdulkadir-kure-varsity-by-50/?amp=1
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    Metro Army Dismisses 4 Soldiers For Stabbing NDLEA Official To Death - Daily Trust

    https://dailytrust.com/army-dismisses-4-soldiers-for-stabbing-ndlea-official-to-death/
  9. Niger State Imams Challenge Government, Insist on Orphaned Girls' Marriage Plans

    Nigeria Niger State Imams Challenge Government, Insist on Orphaned Girls' Marriage Plans

    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...
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    Metro Allow Marriage Of 100 Niger Orphans, MURIC Tells Minister - Daily Trust

    https://dailytrust.com/allow-marriage-of-100-niger-orphans-muric-tells-minister/
  11. Women Affairs Minister Takes Legal Action Against Niger State Assembly Speaker's Marriage Initiative"

    Nigeria Women Affairs Minister Takes Legal Action Against Niger State Assembly Speaker's Marriage Initiative"

    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...
  12. Terror in Niger State: Bandits Unleash Deadly Assault, Leaving Many Dead in Market"

    Nigeria Terror in Niger State: Bandits Unleash Deadly Assault, Leaving Many Dead in Market"

    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...
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    Metro Police parade four suspects in possession of 295 live ammunition, AK-47 in Niger - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/01/police-parade-four-suspects-in-possession-of-295-live-ammunition-ak-47-in-niger/
  14. Desperation in Niger State: Soldiers Battle With Food Truck Hijackers

    Nigeria Desperation in Niger State: Soldiers Battle With Food Truck Hijackers

    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...
  15. Controversial Debate: Niger State Government Takes Action on Teachers After Pupil Challenges Tinubu

    Nigeria Controversial Debate: Niger State Government Takes Action on Teachers After Pupil Challenges Tinubu

    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...
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    Metro Niger govt fumes over viral debate video of pupil wishing politicians dead - P.M News

    https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/02/19/niger-govt-fumes-over-viral-debate-video-of-pupil-wishing-politicians-dead/?amp=1
  17. Niger State: Aisha Jibrin and 24 Protesters Granted Bail After Minna's Economic Protest

    Nigeria Niger State: Aisha Jibrin and 24 Protesters Granted Bail After Minna's Economic Protest

    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...
  18. Nigerians Dismayed by Omoleye Sowore's Twitter Announcement of the Arrest of Niger State Food Protest Leader

    Nigeria Nigerians Dismayed by Omoleye Sowore's Twitter Announcement of the Arrest of Niger State Food Protest Leader

    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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    Politics Niger gov signs 2024 budget into law - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/niger-gov-signs-2024-budget-into-law/
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    Metro Boat capsizes with 22 passengers in Niger – NSEMA - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/boat-capsizes-with-22-passengers-in-niger-nsema/?amp
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