Niger State Signs MOU with Benin Republic to Boost Cotton, Maize, Soybean Production

Niger State, Nigeria, has signed a landmark multi-billion-dollar Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Benin to revolutionize agricultural production, focusing on cotton, maize, and soybeans. The agreement, formalized in Cotonou...

Police Begin Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has begun the implementation of the enforcement of tinted glass permits in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Elleman, personally monitored and supervised the enforcement of permits within Minna...

Gunmen Ambush, Kidnap Radiographer, Travellers In Niger

1 By Alebiowu kehinde In a brazen attack on Ibbi-Bussa Road, Niger State, armed assailants abducted Basherah Ojedeyi, a recent radiography graduate, along with multiple passengers on Monday, September 29, 2025, according to the Niger State Police...

Police confirms abduction of radiographer, others in Niger

The Niger state Police command has confirmed the abduction of a newly-inducted radiographer, Basherah Ojedeyi, along with several passengers at Ibbi-Bussa, Niger State. Ojedeyi, a graduate of Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, was on her way to...

Flood Warning Issued as Niger Dams Set to Discharge Excess Water

Residents in riverine areas of Niger State have been urged to evacuate immediately, following warnings that four major hydroelectric dams — Shiroro, Jebba, Kainji, and Zungeru — may begin releasing excess water without notice. The alert was issued...

Niger breastfeeding drops from 42% to 35.5%, says UNICEF

Niger State Government has decried the decline of early breast feeding Initiated (EIB) in the last five years to 35.5 percent, adding that exclusive breastfeeding has remained on the same spot. The state Nutrition Officer, Hajiya Asmau Abubakar,...

Zulum visits Niger community to strengthen trans-border security 

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, yesterday, undertook a working visit to Diffa Region of the Niger Republic. The visit, which included a high-level security and economic delegation, focused on strengthening existing collaboration...

‘Catastrophic’ flooding looms as Niger dams discharge excess water

* State govt issues urgent relocation order * Group empowers flood victims The four hydro-electric dams – Shiroro, Jebba, Kainji and Zungeru – located in Niger State have issued a notification about the release of excess water at any moment. The...

NSCDC Arrests 7 Illegal Miners In Niger

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State command has arrested seven illegal miners in Kataeregi, Katcha local government area of the state. The state commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye disclosed this while parading the suspects...

Ghana, Niger sign bilateral deal to boost transit trade

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has signed a bilateral agreement with the Niger Shippers’ Council (NSC) to facilitate trade along Ghana’s transit corridor. The agreement is to empower the GSA to champion the interests of Nigerien shippers by...

Zulum meets Niger Republic counterpart over border security

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, on Wednesday, paid a visit to the Diffa Region of Niger Republic to strengthen collaboration in the fight against insurgency along the Nigeria-Niger border. The visit, which included a high-level...

Niger's uranium nationalisation shakes indebted France

For half a century, Niger's plains fed France's atomic dreams. The uranium pulled from the ground there lit Paris' streets, powered its factories, and gave France the illusion of energy independence. Now, with one decree, Niger's junta has severed...

‘They Argued Before Shooting Me’, Victim Recounts Niger State Bandit Attack

Fresh details have emerged from victims of Tuesday’s deadly bandit attack on Salka community in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State, where several residents were killed, others injured, and over 1,000 cows rustled. A survivor from Salka...

NPFL: Mohammed rues Niger Tornadoes’ defeat to Rivers United

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Majin Mohammed has attributed his team’s narrow defeat against Rivers United to a loss of concentration. The Ikon Allah Boys suffered a 1-0 loss to Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt...

Zulum meets Niger Republic counterpart on cross-border security

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno on Wednesday paid a working visit to the Diffa Region of Niger Republic to strengthen collaboration in the fight against insurgency along the Nigeria–Niger border. The visit, which included a high-level...

Zulum’s Visit To Niger Republic Strengthens Trans-Border Security

October 02, (THEWILL) — Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, undertook a working visit to the Diffa Region of the Niger Republic. The visit, which included a high-level security and economic delegation, focused on...

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Ouagadougou to host Niger vs Congo clash

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Ouagadougou to host Niger vs Congo clash As part of the ninth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Niger will host Congo Brazzaville in a crucial Group E showdown. The match will take place at the Stade du 4 Août in...

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Niger squad announced for Congo and Zambia clashes

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Niger squad announced for Congo and Zambia clashes On October 2, Niger's head coach unveiled a 25-man squad to face Congo Brazzaville and Zambia in rounds nine and ten of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Advertisement...

Borno Governor Zulum Visits Niger Republic To Strengthen Military Cooperation Over Attacks Around Lake Chad

The visit follows recent military successes against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents, particularly in border communities where thousands of Nigerian refugees remain in camps. The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has embarked on a visit to...

20 Key Agencies In Niger State Get Zero Funding Under Governor Bago In 2025 First Half

Despite budgeting for the "construction/provision of Agricultural facilities" in 2025, the Niger State government under Governor Umar Bago failed to spend any money on agricultural facilities’ construction and provision in the state between...