Military helicopter strikes on Niger State community, kill two, many injured
At least two civilians have reportedly been killed after a security force helicopter opened fire on civilians in Kurgi, Maria LGA of Niger state. The incident, which occurred on…
Bandits kill four in fresh attack on community in Niger state
No fewer than four persons have been killed after suspected bandits attacked Damala village in Woko district of Borgu LGA, Niger state. The attack occurred barely one week after…
42 killed, many abducted in Niger state community
At least 42 people have been killed by terrorists, with an unspecified number, including children, abducted in attacks on communities in Agwarra and Borgu LGAs of Niger state. According…
BREAKING: 100 Schoolchildren Abducted In Niger State Released
The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State,…
Military jet crashes in Niger community
An Air Force jet has crashed near Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Two pilots reportedly escaped death. Read Also: Progressive Govs Forum passes vote of confidence…
Catholic Diocese Releases Names Of 265 Niger School Pupils, Workers Still In Captivity
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has released an updated list of pupils and staff still held by bandits after the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri, Niger State.…
20 farmers abducted in Niger
Bandits have reportedly kidnapped 20 farmers, including four pregnant women and children, in Unguwan-Kawo, Erena Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. Residents told Daily Trust that the…
Father of three abducted Niger schoolchildren dies of heart attack – CAN chairman
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the Northern Region and the FCT, Rev. John Hayab, has revealed that a parent died of a heart attack following…
Parents Of Abducted Niger State Students Plead For Rescue
Parents of dozens of children kidnapped last week from a Catholic school in Nigeria are desperate for their release, with one father crying out that his son is so…
BREAKING: 50 Children Abducted From Catholic School In Niger State Have Escaped – CAN
Fifty of the more than 300 children abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state have escaped their captors. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) disclosed this in a…
Niger state shuts down primary, secondary schools over insecurity
The Niger state government has ordered the closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state following the abduction of pupils at St Mary’s Catholic…
Another Tanker Falls in Niger
A petrol-laden tanker has fallen on the Lambata-Lapai-Agaie Road in Niger State, causing fear among residents in the area. Daily Trust gathered that the tanker, which took off from…
Deadly love: Man kills rival for proposing to girl he was wooing
By Ahmed Yousuf A young man, Tanko Sule, has been arrested by the Police in Tunga Wawa community in Kontagora local government area of Niger state over allegations that he…
Fresh boat accident kills 29 in Niger
29 persons have been confirmed dead in a boat accident that occurred on Tuesday in Niger State. The incident happened in a community called Gausawa in Borgu LGA. at…
Woman burnt alive in Niger over alleged blasphemy — Report
Residents of Kasuwan-Garba town in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State on Saturday evening lynched and set a woman ablaze over an alleged blasphemous remark against Prophet…


















