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Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago urges Muslims to pray for an end to insecurity during his Eid-el-Fitr message.

A 50-year-old meat seller in Niger State has been accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy who visited his shop.

A Niger Delta sociocultural group has called for the Nigerian Army to vacate a local Skills Acquisition Centre, asserting that their presence is hampering youth employment and development.

Niger State Governor Umar Bago has pledged a robust response to confront banditry and its informants, stressing the dire consequences of insecurity on local education and agriculture.

The President of the Niger State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Orji Martin, expressed the association's readiness for dialogue with politicians, emphasizing a people-centered agenda for political engagement.

A 16-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed his friend while playing with his father's gun in Niger State, Nigeria, leading to both his and his father's arrest.

Leprosy patients in Niger State, Nigeria, received 25 electronic motorised beds to improve their treatment experience and recovery process.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has fulfilled his pledge of N30 million to the athletes of Team Edo following their victory at the Niger Delta Games.

A 30-year-old Point of Sale operator was murdered in his residence in Minna, Niger State by suspected assailants who ignored pleas for mercy and attacked him viciously.

In Niger State, the governor has reported that 300,000 farmers have fled their communities due to insecurity, which may exacerbate the food crisis in Nigeria.

Three suspected kidnappers, including a Nigerien national, were arrested by the Edo State Police Command during operations targeting rising kidnapping incidents in Edo State, Nigeria.

The Niger Delta Development Commission has cautioned traditional rulers and youths in Cross River State against the vandalism of its development projects.

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has threatened to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, over a dispute regarding the university’s Bosso Campus.

Armed robbers in Niger State followed a man from a bank and stole over N10 million and his car.

The Niger Delta Development Commission has called on host communities in Bayelsa State to protect its completed projects, which are facing high rates of theft and vandalism.

A solar mini-grid initiative has successfully provided 24-hour electricity to 180 communities in Niger State, addressing long-standing power outages.

Over 180 communities in Niger State, Nigeria, previously without adequate electricity for over a decade, are now benefiting from 24-hour solar power through a government initiative.

The Pan Niger Delta Forum expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Benjamin Elue, former Deputy Governor of Delta State.

The Niger State Government in Nigeria has called for improved data collection to support women's health research.

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago encourages residents to adopt solar energy solutions to combat ongoing electricity blackouts and addresses related issues such as water shortages and insecurity.

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.