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Verify information before circulating, FMC Bida medical director urges Nigerians
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 30, 2025
The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Bida, Niger State, Dr. Usman Abubakar, has called on members of the public to confirm the accuracy of information before circulating it, warning that the spread of unverified claims could...
Ondo Health Worker Abducted By Gunmen
Information Nigeria
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August 30, 2025
A staff member of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, Mr. Ayodeji Akesinro, was abducted by gunmen in Ondo State on Thursday. It was reported that Akesinro was kidnapped at his home in Upenme community, Owo Local Government Area, around 7 pm on...
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...
Troops Neutralise Bandits, Recover Weapons In Niger, Kwara
Information Nigeria
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August 29, 2025
Troops from the 22 Armoured Brigade have eliminated armed bandits and seized weapons during an operation in Babana, Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State. In a statement released to the press on Thursday, August 28, 2025, Captain Stephen...
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,...
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,...
Troops kill bandits, recover arms in Niger, Kwara
Punch
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August 28, 2025
Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade have neutralised armed bandits and recovered weapons during an operation in Babana, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a statement signed by Captain Stephen Nwakwo, Acting Assistant Director,...
Chaos As Fires Engulf Facilities In Niger, Cross River
Information Nigeria
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August 28, 2025
A fire outbreak on Wednesday gutted a privately owned hospital in Bida, Niger State, sending residents of the Chaniyan community into panic. The fire broke out at Azman Hospital shortly after power was restored in the area around 2 a.m. Similarly,...
Over 90% Of Niger State Schools In Deplorable Condition, Civic Tech Group Reports
Sahara Reporters
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A recent report by civic tech organisation MonITNG has highlighted the worsening state of education in Niger State, revealing that over 90 percent of schools in the state are in a deplorable condition. In a statement released on Thursday, the...
Troops neutralise 50 bandits, rescue many kidnap victims in Niger
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 28, 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, neutralising over 50 in battle and rescued kidnapped victims in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA)...
Wetin be di health benefits of di shea nuts wey Nigeria ban from exports
GhanaWeb
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August 28, 2025
President Bola Tinubu approve di ban of shea nuts exportation to di international market outside Nigeria. Di president tok say Nigeria na di producer of nearly 40% of di world shea nuts but only capture 1% of di global market. "Nigeria shea na our...
Group Tasks Niger Governor On Financial Discipline
Daily Independent
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August 28, 2025
0 Chinwendu Nnadozie Youth leader and Chairman, Coalition Movement in Niger State, Comrade Yahaya Gago has chastised the state governor, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago for failing to exhibit strict financial discipline in projecting the state To the...
Niger LG leader admits N395m development fund unaccounted for
Punch
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August 27, 2025
The leader of the Chanchaga Local Government legislative council in Niger State, Yehuza Etsu, has revealed that the council is unable to account for N395 million allocated to the Minna Development Fund. His statement came during a hearing of the...
Two killed as bandits invade Niger communities
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 28, 2025
Armed bandits numbering over 2,000 and wielding sophisticated weapons on Thursday, August 28, 2025, blocked the Minna–Kontagora highway at Kundu, along Zungeru — a route they are known to frequent. The attack, which occurred around 10 am, saw the...
Nigeria News16 minutes ago Video: Even If I Sell Niger State To Raise Funds Is It Your Business? – Gov Bago Blasts Critics The governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has berated those questioning his decision to take loans. He argued that it is not…
Naija News
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August 28, 2025
He argued that it is not the public’s business even if he decides to sell the state to raise funds for development projects. Residents have expressed worries over the state’s financial management, with debates circulating on social media about...
VIDEO: ‘Even If I Sell Niger State To Fund Projects, It’s Not Your Business; They Say I’m Borrowing But I’ve Not Started Yet’ –Gov Bago Tells Residents
Sahara Reporters
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August 28, 2025
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that even if he decides to sell the state to raise funds for development projects, it is not the public’s business. Residents have expressed worries over the state’s financial management, with...
Panic as fire razes Niger, C’River facilities
Punch
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August 27, 2025
A privately owned hospital in Bida, Niger State, was gutted by fire in the early hours of Wednesday, throwing residents of Chaniyan community into panic. The incident occurred at Azman Hospital shortly after the electricity supply was restored...
‘Five women’ dead as mining site collapses in Niger state
The Cable
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August 27, 2025
At least five women have reportedly been killed after an illegal mining site in Paikoro LGA of Niger state collapsed on Tuesday. According to Zagazola Makama, counter-insurgency expert, the incident occurred at about 6:30 pm on Monday at Budu...
Niger Senator Sponsors 200 Students for Studies in India, China
Nigerian Eye
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August 26, 2025
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa has sponsored 200 students to pursue undergraduate degrees in India and China under his International Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme. The students departed from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday, August...