Niger agency raises alarm over cracks at Kaduna dam, warns of flood risk
NSEMA urges the federal government, Kaduna State Government, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), relevant dam authorities, the Nigerian Hydrological Agency,...
Four arrested over killing of man, 30, in Minna
The police public relations officer in Nigwr State, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin.
Police arrest 139 criminal suspects, prosecute 64
According to the police, the arrests came after a violent rally in Suleja, where some participants apparently carried dangerous weapons,...
Two arraigned for alleged gang-rape of 13-year-old girl lured with chicken
Awal Bala, 40, and Danjuma Ibrahim, 43, popularly known as DJ, face a two-count charge of receiving stolen property and...
Four injured in farmers-herders clash in Niger
The incident reportedly occurred after some cattle grazed in a soybean farm belonging to one of the victims
Man gets 13 years, 20 strokes for sexually abusing 10-year-old
The prosecution was handled by the Niger State Child Rights and Protection Agency (NSCRPA).
192 children trafficked, violated in Niger in eight months
The disclosure comes amid several reported cases involving children in Niger State
After years of delay, Niger begins gratuity payment
Mr Namaska said that some beneficiaries had retired more than 10 years ago without receiving their gratuity.
Niger records 124 diphtheria cases, 17 deaths — Commissioner
Mr Bagana said 103 patients had been treated and discharged, while 17 deaths were recorded in Bida, Suleja and Shiroro...
Police rescue nine children, arrest suspected traffickers in Niger
A suspect allegedly promised parents education for the children but admitted they were being taken for domestic work and child...
Judge donates ICT centre to the Niger girls’ college to promote digital learning
Speaking during the inauguration of the project, Justice Bashir said the initiative was her contribution to improving access to quality...
Police intercept 82 vehicles over number plates, tinted glass in Niger
The enforcement exercise commenced on 26 June as part of measures to strengthen internal security
Police arrest 27 suspected thugs, recover weapons, stolen motorcycle in Niger
The police state command’s spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday in Minna.
One killed, another injured in farmers-herders clash in Niger community
A dispute over alleged destruction of farmland by grazing cattle has left one person dead and another injured
Chinese automaker opens assembly plant in Minna
The company, which produces electric and hybrid vehicles as well as motorcycles, established the plant in 2026.
UPDATED: Death toll climbs to 18 in Niger land dispute
PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that the crisis, believed to have stemmed from a longstanding land dispute between two communities...
Students protest insecurity at federal university
The protesters briefly blocked the Minna–Bida Road before reopening it to traffic.
Four bag 95 years in prison for gang-raping, impregnating 13-year-old in Niger State
The convicts, Salisu Baura, Lawali Sha’ibu, Haruna Sa’idu, and Bello (surname not provided), all of Kontagora town in Kontagora Local...
Bandits burn Niger primary school despite collecting N10m levy from communities
Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the attackers set ablaze the Central Primary School, Dekara
Niger Assembly suspends plenary over rift with governor
The Niger State House of Assembly abruptly suspended plenary, citing “unresolved issues” with the executive arm of government
Police arrest nine over alleged armed robbery, murder
Police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday in Minna
Police dismiss rumoured attacks on schools
The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the police had visited all the schools mentioned and found no evidence...
Lightning kills 14-year-old student
Family sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Monday while the teenager was playing...
Security guard allegedly kidnaps employer’s twin sons in Minna
The police have confirmed the suspected kidnapping of a set of six-year-old twins by their family's security guard
Niger ADC endorses Atiku for 2027 presidential election
Niger ADC says Atiku’s endorsement was based on his “distinguished record of public service,” his role in defending democracy, and...
