Nigerian Air Force jet crashes in Niger

A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet has crashed in Niger, according to a report by Daily Trust.… The jet crashed at NAF Base in Kainji, Niger State shortly after take-off.…

Just in : 50 Niger schoolchildren escape kidnapping, CAN confirms

Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN) has confirmed the escape of fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Secondary and Primary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State……

Gov Bago moves to regulate sermons in Niger

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has said that preachers in the state must first submit their sermons for approval before relaying to their congregation. Governor Bago made this statement on…

Niger Gov dissolves state executive council

Niger Gov dissolves state executive council Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has dissolved the State Executive Council, relieving all commissioners of their appointments. The governor announced the decision…

Insecurity: Niger gov orders arrest of persons with dreadlocks

….Imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew. Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has directed security agencies to arrest individuals wearing dreadlocks in Minna, the state capital. Speaking at a stakeholders’ security meeting held…