Transportation

Twenty-Six People Drowned in Niger State Boat Mishap

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At least 26 people died in Nigeria’s northern Niger state after a wooden boat they were travelling in capsized in a dam on Sunday. The vessel was carrying over 100 passengers, including women and children, who live in communities between Jebba and Kainji dam in Mokwa area of the state, Continue Reading

Crime

Bandits Invade Niger Community, Kill Pregnant Woman

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Bandits have killed about six people, including a pregnant woman in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The bandits who attacked Agwa community in Rafi LGA on Tuesday afternoon came into the community shooting sporadically and killed their victims in the process. An eyewitness, Mallam Audu, who spoke with our correspondent, said the bandits […]Continue Reading

Crime

Police Arrest Trader, Gateman for Ritual Killing

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A trader and his gate-man have been arrested by police operatives in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State for allegedly killing a 4-year-old boy for rituals. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abiodun Wasiu,  in Minna confirmed that the two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident and investigations had commenced. Abiodun Continue Reading

Security

Youths Protest Killing, Abduction of Bride in Niger

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Aggrieved youths in Kutigi and neighbouring communities in Lavun Local Council of Niger State on Monday barricaded the highway passing through Kutigi town and linking Bida, through Mokwa, over last Saturday’s gunmen attack in the communities. Eight people were killed, while scores of women, including a bride were abducted during the attack.The protesting youths lamented Continue Reading

Crime

Gunmen Leave One Dead, Abduct Ten in Shiroro

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Gunmen have again invaded Gurnana community in Shiroro Local Government Council of Niger State killing one person and abducting ten others. Guranana was invaded in broad daylight as the gunmen who stormed the community in their large number on motorcycles shooting sporadically into the air and were said by the villagers to execute their mission […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Tanker Explosion Destroys Property in Niger State

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An explosion by a petrol tanker has engulfed houses, cars and properties in Niger state. The incident occurred after the petrol tanker collided with a trailer on Sunday night. Details of the losses are yet to be ascertained. The fire service has contained the fire. The casualty figures were also yet to be ascertained.Continue Reading