Panic swept through parts of Minna, the Niger State capital, on Wednesday after rumours of a possible bandit invasion forced many pupils and students to […]
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ADUSTECH Cancels Niger Field Trip Over Security Fears, Moves Students to Tiga Dam
The management of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology has cancelled a planned students’ field trip to New Bussa in Niger following security concerns […]
Eight Killed as IED Blast Hits Vehicle in Niger State
Tragedy struck in Niger State on Monday as eight people were killed after their vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected […]
2025 Tested Our Strength, Niger Stood Firm — Gov Bago
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has said the year 2025 was a period that tested the strength and resilience of both his administration and the […]
School Seeks Clarity as Confusion Trails Number of Rescued Niger Pupils
The management of St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, has said uncertainty still surrounds the exact number of students and staff abducted from the […]
Governor Bago Sacks 30 Special Advisers in Governance Restructuring
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has terminated the appointments of 30 special advisers as part of efforts to restructure and strengthen governance in the state. […]
Fresh Verification Confirms 303 Students Abducted in Niger School Attack
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that the number of pupils and students abducted from St Mary Private Primary and […]
Catholic Diocese Condemns Abduction at Niger School, Calls for Calm and Prayers
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has strongly condemned the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of […]
Niger State to Resume Direct Flights to Lagos and Abuja After 15 Years, Starting April 23
The Niger State Government has announced the resumption of direct commercial flights from Minna to Lagos and Abuja, set to commence on April 23, 2025, […]
Niger Adopts Hausa as National Language, Moving Away from Colonial French Influence
Niger’s military government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant shift from its colonial legacy where French was central. […]