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Man arrested in Jigawa for alleged stealing of ambulance from Niger Republic
Officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Jigawa State have arrested a young man accused of stealing an ambulance from the Republic of Niger and trying to drive it into Nigeria. The NIS Comptroller in Jigawa, Tahir Abdullahi Musa,...

MR Vaccination: Niger govt launches campaign, Etsu Nupe urges mothers to turn on mass
Niger State government has launched an integrated Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign targeting children aged 9 months to 14 years across all 25 local government areas, just as the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Abubakar Yahaya described the exercise as a...
Niger Should Solves Disputes Properly, Through Dialogue
For years, Niger and China are friendly nations bound by a strong win-win cooperation covering various fields. China is Niger’s primary partner in terms of investments. On the international stage, Niger and China maintain excellent cooperation and...

NERC: Benin, Niger, Togo firms owe Nigeria $8.5m for power supply
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says international bilateral companies owe $8.5 million to Nigeria’s electricity generation companies (GenCos). In its latest quarterly report, the commission said the companies made a payment...
Nigerian Electricity Losses Mount As Benin, Niger Republic Fail To Pay $8.53Million, Local Customers Owe N1.3Billion
A SaharaReporters review of data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for the second quarter of 2025 has revealed that international bilateral customers failed to remit $9.01 million for electricity supplied within a...

Four Suspects Apprehended For Alleged Motorcycle Theft In Niger
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended four individuals for allegedly conspiring to steal motorcycles in various parts of the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu...

Nigeria News40 minutes ago Police Arrest 13 More Over ₦4.8 Billion Theft At Kainji Power Plant The Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 13 additional suspects in connection with the vandalisation and theft of navigation lock…
The Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 13 additional suspects in connection with the vandalisation and theft of navigation lock metals and beams valued at ₦4.8 billion from the Kainji Power Plant. Naija News reports that...

Niger CP charges 232 newly recruited constables to adhere to operating procedures
Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has tasked the 232 newly recruited Police Constables posted to the state after graduating from the Police Training School, Minna, to imbibe and act according to the tenets of the...

Niger vs. Congo LIVE: Two second-half goals give Niger a 3-1 thrashing
📢 Thank You That’s all for today. A very entertaining match between two African teams. Niger, with little to gain, took the game from the start and gradually grew stronger, scoring three times and sparking a celebration in the stands of the 4 de...

Niger SIEC Set for LG Election
Laleye Dipo in Minna The Niger state Independent Electoral Commission NSIEC says it is set for local government election in the state billed for November 1, across the 25 local governments areas of the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji...

Niger vs the Republic of Congo – Match Preview & Prediction
Niger and Congo meet in Ouagadougou in a big CAF World Cup 2026 qualifier, both teams looking to finish on a high. Niger still has hopes of climbing the Group E table. A win keeps Niger in contention for the second position behind Morocco. Congo...

Police nab four suspects over motorcycle theft in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a series of motorcycle thefts across the state. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrests...

Niger Works Ministry pledges transparency in 2026 budget implementation
The Niger State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and effective use of public funds in the implementation of the 2026 budget. The Permanent Secretary of the...

Mauritania, Niger sign major solar financing deals
Mauritania has signed its first independent power producer contract, covering a 60 MW solar-wind hybrid project. Niger has entered into a financing agreement with the African Development Bank that plans to develop 240 MW of solar power by the end...

Tinubu’s daughter, Niger gov, others to attend Nigeria@65 celebration in Manchester
Chief Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, along with Niger State Governor, Umar Bago; Minister of Youth and Sports, Ayodele Olawande; and Chairman of the Nigerian Community in Greater Manchester, Alhaji...

Nigeria @65: Tinubu’s Daughter, Niger Gov, Entertainers To Attend Anniversary In Manchester
Iyaloja and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, Chief Folashade Tinubu-Ojo; Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago; Minister of Youths and Sports, Ayodele Olawande; Chairman, Nigerian Community Greater Manchester, Alhaji Abiola Kumoye are set to attend...

Bandits abduct businessman and his two daughters in Niger state
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have raided Zhidi, a community neighbouring Dei-Dei town in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) but located in Tafa Local Government Area of Niger State. According to daily trust, the attackers abducted a...
Niger State Governor’s Aide Slaps Outgoing Students’ Association President During NANISS Convention
Special Assistant on Youth Mobilisation to Niger State Governor Umar Bago, Musa Muhammad, popularly known as Historian, has reportedly assaulted the outgoing National President of the National Association of Niger State Students (NANISS), Muhammad...

Ghana and Niger renew Supreme Court Justice calls for legal education overhaul to safeguard democracy trade pact to boost transit corridor efficiency
Justice Ernest Yao Gaewu Justice Ernest Yao Gaewu, a Supreme Court Judge, has called for a comprehensive redefinition of legal education in Ghana, arguing that the current model is inadequate for preparing lawyers to meet contemporary democratic...

Tinubu’s Daughter, Niger Gov, Entertainers Set To Attend Nigeria’s 65th Anniversary In Manchester
4 Iyaloja-General and Daughter of President Bola Tinubu, Chief Folashade Tinubu-Ojo; Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago; Minister of Youths and Sports, Ayodele Olawande; Chairman, Nigerian Community, Greater Manchester, Alhaji Abiola Kumoye are...