A deadly Niger market attack has left at least 42 people confirmed dead after bandits invaded Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, Kabe District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Saturday and prompted President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate security operation to hunt down those responsible. The attackers stormed…
The remaining 115 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, have regained their freedom after one month in captivity. Gunmen kidnapped the pupils during a midnight raid on the school in Agwara Local Government Area, where attackers initially took 315 pupils and teachers. Release Comes Weeks After…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has approved the disengagement of 30 special advisers as part of a restructuring move in his administration. The decision aims to improve efficiency and strengthen governance across the state. Restructuring Under New Niger Agenda The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, confirmed the development on Tuesday. He said the move…
Niger pupils released after the mass abduction have brought relief to families in Papiri. A total of 100 children regained freedom after their capture from ST Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. The community welcomed their return with joy and emotional reunions. Officials have not explained how the release happened. The development followed days of…
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed a NAF jet malfunction during a routine post-maintenance flight at the Kainji Air Base in Niger State. The Alpha Jet developed a sudden in-flight emergency shortly after takeoff, forcing the pilots to eject. The Air Force stated that the pilots guided the jet away from residential areas before ejecting….
President Bola Tinubu has announced the rescue of 38 worshippers kidnapped in Eruku, Kwara State, and 51 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger State. He said the operations show his administration’s steady progress in tackling insecurity. In a statement on Sunday, the President stressed that no Nigerian should live in fear. He explained…
Armed men kidnapped students from St Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed that 303 students remain in captivity. The attackers initially took 215 students and 12 teachers. A verification exercise later revealed 88 additional students had been captured. This brought…
