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Niger State
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Specialists warn of mounting risks to water safety in Niger State
Experts and academics in Niger State are calling for urgent measures to combat water pollution and climate-related degradation affecting vital local water supplies.
Calls for Investigation Intensify Following Conflict Over Rafi Relief Funds
Disputes over a ₦20 million relief fund for Rafi communal crisis victims have led to demands for a government probe following reports of violence and the detention of an injured man.
Niger State Christians Demand Political Representation Ahead of 2027 Election
Christian leaders in Niger State are calling for increased political inclusion, demanding a Christian deputy governor for the 2027 elections to address perceived religious imbalances in governance.
Niger State Police Prosecute Drivers After Seizing 82 Vehicles
Niger State police have charged motorists after impounding 82 vehicles during a crackdown on unregistered cars, defaced plates, and illegal tinted glass.
Mokwa Flood Survivors Demand Accountability Over N5 Billion in Missing Donations
One year after a lethal flood in Niger State's Mokwa region, survivors are calling for transparency as questions mount over the handling of over N5 billion in relief donations and the slow pace of reconstruction.
Niger State PDP Urges 2027 Candidates to Prioritize Policy Over Personal Attacks
The Niger State PDP has formally issued certificates of return to its 2027 candidates, urging them to run policy-focused campaigns and foster grassroots unity.
Five individuals detained in Niger State for goat theft
Niger State Police have apprehended five suspects for stealing 17 goats in Mokwa and are actively pursuing other members of the criminal group.
Suspected roadside bomb kills three Nigerian soldiers in Borgu
Three Nigerian soldiers died and others sustained injuries when their vehicle triggered an improvised explosive device near Babanna in Niger State.
Jonathan Vatsa Advises Governor Bago to Select Christian Deputy for 2027 Election
APC chieftain Jonathan Vatsa warns Governor Bago that the party must choose a Christian deputy for the 2027 election to address concerns regarding the marginalization of Christians in Niger State.
Experts advocate for localized mediation as agricultural season heightens farmer-herder tension
Stakeholders are calling for localized conflict resolution strategies in Niger State to address rising tensions between farmers and herders as the new agricultural season begins.