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Retiree tasks Niger governor over unfulfilled promises

Nigeria, May 31 -- A retired civil servant in Niger State has expressed concerns over the failure of Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State to fulfil some of his promises to retired civil servants in t... Read More


Police arrest two suspected ATM thieves in Niger

Nigeria, May 21 -- Two suspects have been arrested by the police in Bida, Niger State, for alleged ATM swapping. Philip Adefemi, 46, and Joseph Michael, 42, both of Masaka Area of Nasarawa State, wer... Read More


Commissioner confirms bandit attacks in Niger community

Nigeria, May 21 -- Niger State Commissioner for Homeland Security, Bello Mohammed, has confirmed an attack by bandits on residents of Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. Speaking with PREMIUM... Read More


Residents flee as tussle over village stool turns violent in Niger

Nigeria, May 21 -- Many residents have fled their homes in Kopako in a crisis over the appointment of a traditional ruler for the village in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State PREMIUM TIMES l... Read More


Inmates escape as rainstorm destroys Nigerian correctional centre

Nigeria, April 25 -- Some inmates have escaped from the old Suleja Correctional Centre in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State after a rainstorm destroyed parts of the facility Wednesday night.... Read More


Police arrest two suspects in killing of Okada rider

Nigeria, April 25 -- The police in Niger State have arrested two suspects in the killing of an Okada rider (motorcycle taxi operator) in Minna, the state capital. The Police Public Relations Officer,... Read More


Bandits kill 21 people, abduct many in Niger community

Nigeria, March 22 -- Suspected bandits have reportedly killed 21 persons, including the village head, in Madaka, a village in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The bandits also abducted ... Read More