According to the police, four suspects were arrested over the alleged killing of Bawa Barde, 53, a village head

Mr Wawa recounted a traumatic experience, saying he spent more than 300 days in captivity without taking a bath.

The development comes amid a crackdown by the Niger State Government on unauthorised mining

The alleged offences include kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, motorcycle theft, thuggery and possession of illicit substances.

The planned defections are coming amid political realignment in the state following the recent defection of former Chairman of the...

The IGP said security agencies were making progress in the rescue operation, adding that the police had intensified intelligence gathering,...

PDP says other aspirants decided to step down and support Mr Nami

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has deployed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Victor Olaiya,...

In a condolence message issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Mr Bago tasked security agencies with...

Following the attack, the Niger State Government directed security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted worshippers and restore...

“From the records I have, those kidnapped were a little above 60. Those who were killed were close to 30....

ASUU-IBBU Chairman, Galadima Bala, said the industrial action became necessary after several engagements and appeals failed to resolve the issues...

Suspected terrorists reportedly attacked the Kpenya Mosque while Muslims were observing Juma’at prayers.

According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle lost control, hitting a woman standing beside a commercial motorcyclist

The crash occurred in the early hours of Sunday between Lanle and Shaba Woro communities

The attackers reportedly stormed the mosque while worshippers were observing the Juma’at prayer and took an unspecified number of people...

NSEMA urges the federal government, Kaduna State Government, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), relevant dam authorities, the Nigerian Hydrological Agency,...

The police public relations officer in Nigwr State, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin.

According to the police, the arrests came after a violent rally in Suleja, where some participants apparently carried dangerous weapons,...

Awal Bala, 40, and Danjuma Ibrahim, 43, popularly known as DJ, face a two-count charge of receiving stolen property and...

The incident reportedly occurred after some cattle grazed in a soybean farm belonging to one of the victims

The prosecution was handled by the Niger State Child Rights and Protection Agency (NSCRPA).

The disclosure comes amid several reported cases involving children in Niger State

Mr Namaska said that some beneficiaries had retired more than 10 years ago without receiving their gratuity.

Mr Bagana said 103 patients had been treated and discharged, while 17 deaths were recorded in Bida, Suleja and Shiroro...