NPC Chairman Aminu Wushishi Has Died
The National Population Commission (NPC) Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf Talban Wushishi, has died about eight months after taking office. Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, following a brief…
Diphtheria outbreak in Niger State kills 17 as cases rise
A diphtheria outbreak in Niger State has killed 17 people in seven months, with 124 cases recorded in Bida, Suleja and Shiroro local government areas. Health Commissioner Murtala Muhammad Bagana…
NSCDC Officer Killed During Illegal Mining Operation
A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operative has lost his life after suspected illegal miners attacked officers during an enforcement operation at Korokpa Village, on the outskirts of…
TCN Raises Alarm Over Power Infrastructure Vandalism
By Babatunji Wusu| The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has expressed concern over the growing vandalism of power transmission facilities in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend threatens…
NYSC Suspends Orientation Course in Niger State
By Babatunji Wusu| The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the suspension of the 2026 Batch B Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members deployed to Niger State,…
Troops Arrest Five Suspected Bandit Informants in Niger
By Babatunji Wusu| Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have arrested five suspected bandit informants during separate security operations in Niger State, recovering cash, mobile…
U.S. Embassy Authorizes Staff Departure Amid Escalating Security Risks Across Nigeria
By Babatunji Wusu The U.S. Department of State has officially authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency government employees and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja. This directive, effective…
Mass Abductions and Casualties Reported Following Violent Bandit Attack in Niger State
By Babatunji Wusu A wave of fear has swept through the Baga community in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State following a devastating invasion by armed bandits. The…
Investigation Underway After Student Fatally Injured During University Party in Niger State
By Babatunji Wusu The academic community at the Federal University of Education, Kontagora, is mourning following a tragic incident that claimed the life of a student during a campus social…
Death Toll Hits 153 as Mokwa Flood Leaves Trail of Devastation in Niger State
By peterside Rejoice Eneky At least 153 people have been confirmed dead following devastating floods that ravaged several communities in Mokwa, Niger State, late last week. The disaster, described by…
