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Twenty-five members of a self-defense group in Niger were killed by the Islamic State during an ambush in the Tillabéry region.

The Department of State Services has arrested Shafiu Usman, a suspected mastermind behind multiple kidnappings in Kogi, Kwara, Niger, and Zamfara states.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstruction of three major roads in Niger State, aimed at improving infrastructure.

The detention of journalist Ahmed Sakpe in Niger State highlights ongoing challenges to press freedom in Nigeria.

Civil society organisations in Niger State are organizing a protest to demand better electricity supply and fair billing practices from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company.

Edo State won the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, securing first place with a total of 52 gold medals and dethroning the defending champions Bayelsa.

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme lauds First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's visit to Delta State, emphasizing its alignment with local development goals.

The Niger Delta Development Commission has urged residents in Ondo State to protect its projects from vandalism, citing concerns over theft and damage by local community members.

Edo State leads the medal table at the Niger Delta Games with a total of 50 gold medals, showcasing exceptional performances across various sports.

Niger State's governor has expressed commitment to supporting the establishment of a new sugar project in collaboration with the National Sugar Development Council and Lee Group.

President Tinubu emphasizes the role of sports in fostering unity and empowering youth at the opening of the Niger Delta Games in Edo State.

Athletes from Ondo State are confident of their performance in the upcoming Niger Delta Games, emphasizing their intense training and focus on winning.

Four vigilantes in Niger State have been arrested for their involvement in the abduction and murder of a local man named Umar Bingel, along with robbery charges.

The Nigerian Senate has condemned the recent massacre of 56 individuals in Niger State, highlighting the urgency for national security improvements.

Kwara and Niger state governments in Nigeria are collaborating to tackle security challenges arising from recent terrorist attacks.

The torch for the 2026 Niger Delta Games has arrived in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, marking the state's formal participation in the upcoming sporting event in Edo State.

Residents of Niger State suffer from severe electricity shortages despite being home to major hydroelectric power plants.

A series of violent attacks by bandits in Niger State, Nigeria, left 32 farmers dead and several others abducted, while properties were set ablaze in multiple communities.

The Sokoto state government in Nigeria is enhancing polio vaccination efforts in border communities to prevent cross-border transmission of the disease.

A series of gunmen attacks on three villages in northwestern Nigeria resulted in at least 30 deaths and several missing persons.

Terrorist attacks in Niger State's Borgu Local Government Area have led to the deaths of approximately 26 residents and widespread destruction.

Armed men on motorcycles attacked three villages in Nigeria's Niger State, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people and widespread destruction.

Gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria's central region, resulting in the deaths of at least 46 people.

In a recent violent outbreak in North-West Nigeria, attackers have killed at least 30 people in several villages.

At least 45 people have died in recent attacks in western Nigeria, according to a humanitarian source.

Armed assailants killed at least 30 people in three villages in northwest Nigeria's Niger State, with increasing violence attributed to bandits affecting local communities.

At least 46 people were killed in attacks by gunmen on three villages in Niger State, Nigeria, according to humanitarian sources.

The newly renovated Kadna Clinic in Nigeria's Niger State, despite improvements in aesthetics, continues to suffer from severe operational challenges affecting healthcare delivery.

A police officer was killed and a NSCDC patrol van burned during an attack by suspected illegal miners in Niger State, Nigeria.

Police in Niger State have arrested a suspect in the killing of a vigilante member after he fled for two years following the crime.

The Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission commended the facilities prepared for the upcoming 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin City, highlighting significant renovations.

Edo State has assembled 282 athletes in a residential camp to prepare for the upcoming Niger Delta Games, aiming for a dominant performance.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a temporary power outage in parts of Minna, Niger State, due to maintenance work on a transformer.

The Nigerian Police have deployed an armed tactical squad to combat recent attacks and kidnappings in Niger State.

A military drone strike in Niger resulted in the deaths of 17 civilians, including children, raising concerns over the legality of the operation.

Kebbi State has signed a partnership deal with the Nigeria Customs Service to enhance trade and commerce by facilitating a transit corridor for goods to Niger Republic via Benin Republic.

Residents of Woro community in Kwara State have fled to Niger State following a deadly terrorist attack that left over 176 people dead.

A week after the attack on Niamey International Airport, Niger's Transport Minister visited the site to assess security measures, as the Islamic State in the Sahel released its account of the events.

Rivers State is concluding its athlete selection trials for the Niger Delta Games, featuring various sports competitions starting from February 2 to February 7.

The Edo State Government has initiated a two-week closed camping program for selected athletes in preparation for the Niger Delta Games scheduled to take place in Benin City from February 20 to 27.

The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on Niamey International Airport in Niger on January 28, 2026, claimed by the Islamic State in the Sahel, and stated that it was repelled thanks to joint efforts by Africa Corps and Nigerien armed forces.

Okomu Oil Palm Company and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta have conducted a training program for community representatives in Edo State in preparation for a N1.2 billion partnership aimed at peacebuilding and improving livelihoods.

The National Examinations Council announced that over 80% of candidates passed the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External by scoring five credits or more.

The Niger State Police have arrested two burglary suspects and rescued ten kidnapping victims during separate operations throughout the state.

The Islamic State group in the Sahel has released a video allegedly filmed during the attack on Niamey's international airport, claiming responsibility for the assault that resulted in 20 fatalities according to Nigerien authorities.

The Islamic State has put Niger's military regime under pressure with a spectacular attack, storming the country's main air force base amid fierce fighting lasting several hours.

In Mali, the army claims to have killed more than twenty terrorists near Ménaka in airstrikes targeting jihadists from the Sahel branch of the Islamic State along the Niger border after a deadly ambush on Malians and their Russian auxiliaries.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, which involved gunmen opening fire on an Air Force base.

The Islamic State released a video claiming responsibility for an attack on an airbase in Niamey, Niger, which resulted in injuries to four soldiers and damage to several aircraft.

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on the international airport and airbase in Niamey, Niger, involving militants using heavy weaponry and drones.