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A 25-year-old student, Seyi Simon, studying at the Federal University of Education Kontagora in Niger State, was reportedly killed by a stab wound. The incident occurred during a party held for new students on Monday morning.
A driver has lost his life in Niger State after his truck, carrying yams, detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Lumma–Babanna road in Borgu Local Government Area. The area has been experiencing terrorist activities.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Niger State is at high risk of a polio outbreak, citing an increase in cases in surrounding states. The agency is urging prompt immunisation efforts to safeguard children.
A young boy has been left by himself following a bandit attack while traveling with his family in Niger State, Nigeria. In the attack, his father was killed, and his mother was taken by the assailants.
Hamisu Abdullahi, a 38-year-old man, has been arrested for reportedly voicing criticism regarding inadequate public services during a government visit in Niger State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps has reported that ten people lost their lives in a horrific road incident in Niger State on Monday. The accident, which occurred along the Tafa axis, also resulted in injuries to twenty individuals.
A bomb explosion involving a commercial bus near Woro Village in Kwara has reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities and severe injuries. The blast occurred on March 23, 2026, as the vehicle struck an explosive device.
On Monday, suspected terrorists targeted a bridge in Niger State, aiming to disrupt troop movements involved in counter-insurgency efforts. The bombing has significantly affected local traders and the surrounding communities.
A father and his six-year-old daughter have lost their lives following a fire incident that occurred in their Minna residence. The blaze, which started early March, also left the wife and three other children severely injured.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully rescued six children from trafficking, including a pair of twins, in Niger State. In connection with the operation, seven suspects have been apprehended.
A 59-year-old blind man, identified as Julius Nyikwa, has been taken into custody by the Niger State Police for allegedly raping his 10-year-old niece. The incident reportedly occurred in the Keteren-Gwari area of Minna.
In a bold attack, armed bandits from the Republic of Benin targeted immigration officials in Niger State, resulting in the abduction of an officer. The incident occurred in Balia village as the officers were conducting their duties.
In a tragic incident in Niger State, a 16-year-old boy named Emmanuel Danladi has been arrested after accidentally shooting his 15-year-old friend, Titus Joseph, while playing with his father's loaded gun. The incident occurred on March 1, prompting charges of negligence and culpable homicide against both the boy and his father.
The Niger State Government has announced that all political appointees and public officials intending to run for office in the 2027 elections must resign their positions by March 23, 2026. This directive aims to ensure compliance with electoral regulations.
Niger State Governor Alhaji Umar Bago has disclosed that over 300,000 farmers have abandoned their communities due to worsening insecurity. This alarming situation highlights a larger crisis affecting agriculture across the region, risking food security in Nigeria.
