Jude Johnson Over 8,000 persons have been killed in farmers, herders’ conflicts and related violence in the North-west states of Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna and the north central state of Niger in the last 10 years. Also, 200,000 people were similarly displaced with some fleeing into the neighbouring
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Armed Bandits Attack Four Niger Communities, Kill Pastor, Others
Jude Johnson Armed bandits on Sunday morning attacked four communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, killing a pastor, a blind man and three others. The late pastor’s church was also burnt just like some houses in one of the affected communities. Shiroro and Rafi Local Government Areas
COVID-19: Niger State Releases 118 Prison Inmates
By Rabiu Shuaibu In addition to the 46 inmates granted pardon by the Executive Governor of Niger State His Excellency Alh Abubakar Sani Bello recently, another set of 118 convicts and awaiting trial persons have regained their freedom across the State command. The chief judge of Niger State, His lordship justice
Over 80 percent of Primary health facilities non functional in Niger state–Govt
•Develops strategic development plan to revive PHC centres Godsgift Onyedinefu Despite the national drive for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), which ensures access to affordable and quality health care, over 80 percent of Primary Health Care facilities are non-functional in Niger state, the government disclosed on Wednesday. The Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of
Niger grants amnesty to 13 bandits
Niger State Government has granted amnesty to 13 suspected armed bandits who were arrested by security operatives along Kontonkoro axis in Magama Local Government Area of the state. Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger disclosed this while delivering a keynote address at the 2nd General Abdulsalami Abubakar Foundation Annual Peace Lecture on
Banditry: Senate urges FG to establish military base in Shiroro
The Senate on Wednesday advised the Federal Government to establish a military base in Shiroro, Niger state to restore the confidence of communities affected by the activities of bandits. The senate also urged the Federal Government to provide equipment and forest guards at the Kamuku National Park to improve operations of
Police rescue two kidnapped victims in Niger, arrest three suspects
..Recover AK47 rifles, 258 live ammunition Nosa Enobhayisobo The Nigerian Police says its Operatives of Operation Puff Adder currently on a nation-wide offensive against kidnappers and other dangerous criminals, yet again, recorded victory with the rescue of two kidnapped victims and subsequent arrest of three male suspects. The two victims, Ali Abu Sale,
Troops Arrests Gun Runner, recover weapons in Niger
Godsgift Onyedinefu Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH on Thursday intercepted a vehicle carrying weapons and arrested a "notorious" gun runner called Rabi'u Akilu, at the Garoji Army Check point in Bargu general area of New Bussa LGA of Niger state. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Muhammad Dole said in a
Flood: NAF provides medical succour to over 1,000 victims , 5000 others in Niger state
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has deployed a Team of medical experts to Zungeru in Wushishi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State to alleviate the plights of the victims of the recent flood that ravaged the State. Air commodore Ibukunle Daramola, Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI)
Gov. Bello laments as flood sacks 100 communities in Niger state
•Appeals for FG intervention Godsgift Onyedinefu Governor of Niger state, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has said that over 100 communities in Mokwa, Lavun, Edati, Katcha, Agaie and Lapai Local Government Areas of the state have been sacked and submerged by flood from the tributaries of Rivers Niger and Kaduna. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary,