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BREAKING: Protesters Of #EndBadGoverance Shot Dead In Niger

BREAKING: Protesters Of #EndBadGoverance Shot Dead In Niger

No fewer than six persons have been reportedly shot dead, with many others sustaining injuries in the ongoing hardship protest in Suleja, Niger State. The victims were killed while security operatives were struggling to dislodge…

Niger Police Arrest Man For Stabbing Friend To Death

Niger Police Arrest Man For Stabbing Friend To Death

The Niger State Police Command has taken into his custody one Mohammed Isah for the alleged murder of Nurudeen Nuhu over a phone issue. New Telegraph reports that the incident occured on Saturday, June 29…

Niger: Two Brothers Die In Boat Mishap

Niger: Two Brothers Die In Boat Mishap

Tragedy struck when two brothers were killed in a boat mishap at Kippo village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Mallam Habibu Wushishi, the state’s Director of Media and Strategy, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs…

Niger: Groups Caution Women Affairs Minister Over Marriage Of 100 Girls

Niger: Groups Caution Women Affairs Minister Over Marriage Of 100 Girls

The Coalition of Youth and Civil Society Organizations in Niger State has advised the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, to apply decorum, civility and caution on what affects the faith and societal…

Niger Speaker To Marry Off 100 Females Orphans In Mass Marriage

Niger Speaker To Marry Off 100 Females Orphans In Mass Marriage

The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, on Friday announced plans to marrying off over 100 female orphans who tragically lost their parents in a series of banditry attacks in the…

Five Children Die In Abandoned Car In Niger

Five Children Die In Abandoned Car In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of five children who accidentally locked themselves on Sunday, in an abandoned vehicle in Gurara Albishir, a neighbourhood of Minna, the state capital. New Telegraph learned…

Terrorists Abduct, Slain Troops In Niger, Sokoto

No fewer than six troops and several local vigilantes have been reportedly killed by terrorists in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Sunday Telegraph gathered that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, also resulted…

Niger Police Nab Gunrunner, Recovers Locally Made AK-47 Rifles

Niger Police Nab Gunrunner, Recovers Locally Made AK-47 Rifles

The Niger State Police Command has said it’s operatives have seized three fake firearms and detained a suspected gunrunner and dealer of AK-47s manufactured in the area in Minna on Saturday. The 21-year-old suspects identified…

Bandits Slain Nine Kidnapped Victims In Niger

Bandits Slain Nine Kidnapped Victims In Niger

At least nine out of the 50 individuals abducted by some unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits from the Madaka Market in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have been reportedly killed. New Telegraph…

Niger Assembly Summons AEDC Over Erratic Power Supply

Niger Assembly Summons AEDC Over Erratic Power Supply

Niger State House of Assembly members have summoned the Regional Manager of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to appear before the house next week Tuesday. The regional manager was invited to the House due…