Tag: Niger

How 200 bandits were killed in Niger State

By Ismail Auwal Niger State Commissioner for Local Government and Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar has said that security operatives have killed 200 bandits during a...

I visited Niger State to pay condolence over killings -Atiku

By Ismail Auwal Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that he visited Niger State to express his condolences to the state's government...

Bandits kills 220 people in 17 days – Niger Governor

By Ismail Auwal Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello has said that bandits in the state have killed a total of 220 residents within 17 days. Bello...

Bandits kill 13 in fresh attack in  Niger State – Police

By Ismail Auwal Niger State Police Command have confirmed the death of no fewer than 13 people in two Niger villages in Shiroro Local Government...

Tragedy as young man connived with friend to murder his father in Niger State

By Ismail Auwal The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly murdering his father in Minna's Chanchaga neighborhood. SAHELIAN TIMES gathered the...

Just in: Bandits kidnap 2 Chinese workers, kill 2 security guards in Niger

By Ismail Auwal Bandits kidnapped two Chinese workers at the Zungeru Hydro Power Dam project in Niger State, killing two security guards in the process. Alhaji...

Residents flee as Boko Haram abduct scores, residents flee Nige

By Salim Yunusa Residents in Zazzaga and neighbouring communities in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State in the early hours on Saturday fled their...

Diplomatic faux pas…(1)

How Mr Bazoum Grilled Me About Chibok Girls In Paris By Dr. Nuruddeen Muhammad The visit by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari to the Elise Palace...

Bandits open fire in mosque, kill 18 worshippers in Niger

By Salim Yunusa   No fewer than 18 people were reportedly killed in the early hours of Monday as armed bandits invaded Maza-Kuka Community, Mashegu Local...

30 killed, 7 abducted as bandits attack Niger

By Salim Yunusa There has been tension in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, as villagers around Sarkin Pawa Ward vacate their homes following...

Emir of Kagara absent as gunmen attempt abducting him

Some unknown gunmen invaded the palace of Alhaji Ahmadu Attahiru, the Emir of Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, on Tuesday...

Insecurity: 22,000 pupils out of school as 300 schools closed in Niger

By Salim Yunusa   Recent insecurity has forced more than 300 schools to close in Niger, affecting over 22,000 children, UNICEF said Thursday.   In a statement to...

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