DSS, Military Repel Bandits’ Attack in Niger, Kill Scores

Linus Aleke in Abuja Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in a joint operation with troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have resulted in the elimination of scores of heavily armed bandits believed to be loyal to terrorist kingpins …

Immigration arrests 127 in Kano as NEMA receives 111 stranded Nigerians from Niger

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 127 foreign nationals in the Hotoro Ring Road area of Nasarawa Local Council, Kano State, for their involvement in various cybercrimes and irregular migration. This came as the National Emergency …

Niger troops killed in jihadist attack

Bandits raid three Niger communities, kill villagers, burn JTF camp

About 100 heavily armed bandits on Tuesday stormed three communities in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, killing an unspecified number of villagers, burning homes, and looting properties, including rustling over 200 cattle. The affected …

ECOWAS rules out sanctions for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger after bloc exit

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that no sanctions will be imposed on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger following their formal exit from the regional bloc. ECOWAS Resident Representative in Ghana, Ambassador Mohammed Lawan …

Niger Delta communities threaten shutdown of oil production

Nigeria’s fragile oil revenues, already hit by underproduction may face a deeper crisis as the KEFFES Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) representing eight Niger Delta oil-producing communities has given NNPC Exploration & Production Limited ( …

Bandits kill scores in attack on Niger communities

Armed bandits have reportedly invaded communities in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, killing scores of villagers and rustling over 200 cattle. The affected communities include Zagzaga, Chibani, and Kuch. It was gathered that during the attack …

Niger Commissioner Listed among 50 Nigeria’s Most Valuable Economy Leaders

Laleye Dipo in Minna Niger State Commissioner for Communications Technology and Digital Economy, Mr. Sulaiman Isah, has been named as one of Nigeria’s 50 most Valuable Digital Economy Leaders for 2025. Isah was honoured by IT Edge News Africa at a ceremony …

Niger flags off LG election campaigns

The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has announced the commencement of campaign for the 2025 local council elections. The Chairman of NSIEC, Engineer Mohammed Jibrin Imam, who disclosed this to newsmen at a media chat held at the …

Niger State Workers Lament 10% Deductions In May Salary, Third-Party Charges

  Niger State civil servants have voiced their frustrations over unexpected deductions of 10% from their May 2025 salaries, alongside other third-party charges, which they say have caused significant financial hardship.    SaharaReporters exclusively …