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Diko residents demonstrate against 500-hectare land grant for solar project in Niger State
Protesters in Diko, Niger State, are opposing the government's decision to grant 500 hectares of farmland to Abuja Steel Mills Limited, fearing the loss of their livelihoods and questioning the true purpose of the industrial project.
Niger State Legislature Halts Proceedings Amid Executive Conflict
Lawmakers in Niger state have moved to suspend assembly sittings indefinitely as a protest against unresolved tensions with the executive branch.
Niger State Assembly halts legislative activities citing friction with state executive
Niger State lawmakers have indefinitely suspended plenary sessions due to unresolved disputes with the executive arm of government, leading to a heated floor debate and a subsequent closed-door meeting.
Police leadership addresses renewed Lakurawa security threats in Niger State
Deputy Inspector-General Isyaku Mohammed has reassured Niger State residents that the police are actively responding to renewed Lakurawa threats and concerns regarding school safety.
Niger Police Dismiss Abduction Claims Following Mashegu Attack
Niger State police have clarified that no one was kidnapped during a bandit raid on a police outpost in Zugurma Village.
Suspected Lakurawa militants obstruct Mokwa–New Bussa Road in Niger State
Suspected Lakurawa militants caused significant traffic disruptions and public alarm by blocking the Mokwa–New Bussa Road in Niger State, until security forces intervened.
Six Individuals Detained for Stealing 59 Computers from Niger State School
Niger State police have apprehended six suspects, including a security guard and a corps member, for the theft of 59 computers from a school ICT center in Paiko.
Governor Bago praised for averting APC internal discord in Niger State
Niger State APC officials credit Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for preventing internal party strife through strategic reconciliation and consensus-building ahead of the primaries.