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Kingdom Unity Games 2025: Engr. Ciroma Joseph Named Official Ambassador
Leadership
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August 30, 2025
As the countdown begins for the inaugural Kingdom Unity Games Abuja (KUGA) 2025, organisers have announced Engineer Ciroma Joseph as the official Games Ambassador. Scheduled to take place from 6th to 13th September 2025 in Abuja, the Kingdom Unity...
Niger: Troops’ firepower intensifies, terrorists flee to Zungeru
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 29, 2025
A combined team of the Department of State Services (DSS) and troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a devastating blow on bandits in Niger state. In the ensuing duel, the team neutralised over 50 of the criminal elements and rescued kidnapped...
Suspected Bandits Dare Governor Bago
Point Blank News
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August 30, 2025
Armed bandits, suspected to be in their hundreds and wielding sophisticated weapons, have stormed Akere community in Zungeru, Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State, killing two people and leaving another injured. The brazen attack occurred...
Niger Government Shuts Down Mokwa IDPs Camp Over Security Concerns
Information Nigeria
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August 29, 2025
The Niger State Government has ordered the closure of an Internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Mokwa Town, citing security threats and allegations that the facility was being used for illicit activities endangering the host community....
Niger: Troops neutralise scores of bandits in Babanna community
The Sun Nigeria
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August 29, 2025
By John Adams, Minna It was a sigh of relief for the people of the Babanna community in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State as troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade killed an unspecified number of bandits in a major operation in the area....
Bago Threatens To ‘Sell Niger State’ + Peter Obi Sues Adeyanju
Arise News
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August 29, 2025
In Niger State, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has sparked public criticism after defiantly stating that he would continue to borrow to fund projects, even if it meant “selling the state.” This comes amid a social media debate over accountability,...
‘Several bandits’ killed as troops repel attack on military base in Niger state
The Cable
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August 29, 2025
Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly killed several bandits following an attack on a military base in Babanna, Borgu LGA of Niger state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said the incident...
Bandits Kill Two, Abduct Several Others in Niger Community
This Day
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August 29, 2025
Laleye Dipo in Minna Armed bandits yesterday morning killed two members of the local vigilance group and abducted several other villagers in Akere town in the Wushishi Local Government of Niger state. The heavily armed terrorists also took over...
Enugu: Governor Mbah revamps 35-year moribund Nigergas Plant
Peoples Gazette
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August 29, 2025
Governor Peter Mbah on Thursday unveiled the revamped and upgraded Niger Gas Co. Ltd, which had been abandoned over 35 years ago. The company was established by the Michael Okpara Administration in 1962 in partnership with an Italian firm, Siad...
CSO raises concern over neglect of school adjacent Niger Gov’t House
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 29, 2025
The Zarumai Model School, situated in Minna, the capital of Niger State, is in ruins despite its proximity to the state’s government house, a civil society organisation (CSO) has revealed. The CSO, MonitNG, in a statement, described the pitiful...
Zarumai Model School Behind Niger State Govt House Roofless, But Has Solar Streetlights –Report
Sahara Reporters
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Zarumai Model School, located just behind the Government House in Minna, Niger State, has fallen into a state of severe decay, exposing the deteriorating condition of public education across the state, according to civic technology platform,...
Interior Minister Targets One Week For Passport Delivery
Daily Independent
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August 29, 2025
1 Stella Omona The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has revealed his ambitious target of ensuring the delivering of passports to Nigerians within one week even as he pushed for expertise and professionalism in the ministry, especially...
Minister orders shutdown of illegal gold site in Abuja
Premium Times
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August 28, 2025
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has ordered the shutdown of an illegal gold mining site in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Segun Tomori, the special assistant on media to the minister, disclosed...
Niger State’s Tayi Community Faces Health Crisis As Only Primary Care Centre Falls Apart
Sahara Reporters
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Tayi community in Chanchaga Local Government Area, Niger State, is facing a severe health crisis as its only Primary Health Care Centre reportedly rots away under poor maintenance. According to civic watchdog, MonITNG, residents say broken beds,...
Army foils bandits’ infiltration in Niger/Kwara axis, kills 2
Daily Trust
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August 29, 2025
Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at the Forward Operating Base in Babana, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, have neutralised two bandits during a gun duel in the early hours of Thursday. The soldiers, who were on high alert,...
Minister Adegboyega Oyetola Congratulates NPA’s Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President, Highlights Nigeria’s Maritime Ambitions
Alexa.ng
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August 27, 2025
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President of...
Mokwa Flood: Niger Govt. Shuts Down IDPs Camp Over Security Concerns
News Investigators Nigeria
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August 28, 2025
News Investigators/ Niger Government has shut down an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mokwa, citing security concerns to the community and allegations of illegal activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports reports that the...
Niger State Assembly speaker lauds DSS, Army for neutralizing 50 bandits, rescuing kidnaped victims
National Accord Newspaper
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August 27, 2025
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigerian Army for reportedly neutralizing over 50 bandits in the state and rescuing...
Morocco's international Hamza Igamane Signs Five-year Deal with Lille - Reports
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Sports with MAPThursday 28 August 2025 - 09:11 Moroccan international striker Hamza Igamane signed on Thursday with French club Lille (LOSC/Ligue 1) for the next five seasons, joining from Glasgow Rangers, French...
Letter to the President & Minister of Foreign Affairs: Containing France: A shield for Ghana’s sovereignty
MyJoyOnline
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August 27, 2025
Your Excellency, Nations rise or fall not only by the strength of their armies or the wealth of their economies, but by the choices they make in moments of transition. West Africa today stands at such a crossroads. The region is reshaping itself...