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Niger govt shuts varsity over insecurity
Daily Trust
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June 27, 2025
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, for breach of security. The order was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman,...
Police inspector on special duty in Niger State shoots self dead, investigation underway
Business Hallmark
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June 27, 2025
A police inspector identified as Bassey Asuquo, serving with the 28 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Umuahia, Abia State, has allegedly taken his own life while on special duty in Sarkin-Pawa, Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. The tragic...
Air Force strikes crush terrorists in Niger
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 27, 2025
A prompt intervention air bombardment of terrorists in Niger State on Thursday has prevented what could have been another collateral damage in the state. Terrorists were said to have been crushed during the air raid. Spokesman of the Air Force,...
Flood claims life of 7-Year boy in Niger community
Daily Post
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June 27, 2025
A devastating flood has allegedly claimed the life of a seven-year-old boy, Mohammed Mohammed, in the Emiliman Nasarafu Ward 2 B of Bida Local Council in Niger State. The flood occurred on Thursday, June 26, 2025, after a heavy downpour that...
PICTORIAL: NAF Strikes Terrorists Behind Niger Attacks On Troops
Leadership
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June 27, 2025
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its aircraft deployed under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, carried out a series of precision airstrikes from June 24 to 26, 2025, in support of ground troops, targeting terrorists behind recent attacks in Niger...
Niger government commences distribution of N1bn to Mokwa flood victims
Daily Post
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June 26, 2025
The Niger State Government has commenced the disbursement of the sum of N1 billion in relief to victims of the recent flood that ravaged Madza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in Mokwa, Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. Flagging off the...
Niger stakeholders call for urgent collective action to mitigate effects of climate change
Daily Post
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June 26, 2025
Stakeholders in Niger State have called for immediate collective action to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, farmers, and the economy to ensure a sustainable future. They made the call during a collaborative meeting...
Niger orders immediate closure of Babangida University
Eagle Online
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June 26, 2025
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai due to security concerns. This was contained in a statement issued by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the Secretary to the State...
10 tonnes of cannabis seized, over 7,700 drug traffickers arrested in Niger in 2024
Xinhua News Agency
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NIAMEY, June 26 (Xinhua) -- A total of 10 tonnes of cannabis herbs, 30 kg of cannabis resin, 3 kg of cocaine, and 5 kg of crack were seized in Niger in 2024, while 7,788 individuals were arrested for drug-related offenses, Niger's Minister of...
Shehu Sani Mourns 17 Fallen Soldiers In Niger, Urges Support For Bereaved Families
New Telegraph
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June 26, 2025
Former senator and human rights activist Shehu Sani has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 17 Nigerian soldiers killed during a military operation against terrorists in Niger State. New Telegraph had earlier reported that 17 soldiers...
Three Arrested Amid Crackdown On Criminals Targeting IBB University Students In Niger State
Sahara Reporters
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Three suspected criminals have been apprehended in separate incidents around Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State as students and local security step up efforts to curb rising insecurity affecting off-campus students....
How Many More Must Die? -Nigerians React as Deadly Attacks Kill Over 100 in Niger, Kaduna
The News Chronicle
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June 26, 2025
Shock, anger, and despair have gripped communities across Nigeria’s North East following deadly attacks in Niger and Kaduna States that left over 100 people among them soldiers and vigilantes dead. The attacks were allegedly led by Bello Turji, a...
Nigerian Police Inspector On Special Duty In Niger State Shoots Self Dead
Sahara Reporters
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SaharaReporters gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at about 1:50 a.m., according to sources familiar with the situation. A serving officer with the 28 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Umuahia, Abia State, Inspector...
They gave their lives for us – Shehu Sani mourns 17 soldiers killed in Niger
Nigerian Eye
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June 26, 2025
Former Senator, Shehu Sani has mourned the death of 17 soldiers by terrorists in Niger State, saying they gave their lives for the safety and peace of Nigerians. Recall that Nigerian Army troops had at an operation against bandits, neutralized...
Niger attack: Soldiers, bandits in bloody clash in Niger
Daily Trust
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June 26, 2025
Many bandits and soldiers are feared dead in a gunfire exchange that happened on Tuesday at Kwanan-Dutse in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The bandits were said to have attacked the military base at Kwanan-Dutse, a few kilometers...
Niger Government shuts down IBB University indefinitely after students protest
Premium Times
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June 25, 2025
The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following recent security breaches that claimed the life of a student and sparked widespread unrest within the university...
Niger State Shuts IBB University Over Security Concerns
TVC News Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following recent security breaches and loss of lives within the university community. The directive was announced...
Niger shuts IBB varsity over security concerns after student's death
Punch
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June 25, 2025
The Governor, Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, due to security concerns. This is contained in a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar...
Niger Govt Shuts IBB University Indefinitely After Deadly Security Breaches, Student Killing
Sahara Reporters
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The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following recent security breaches and the loss of lives within the university community. The directive, which takes effect...
Niger govt shuts down IBBUL with immediate effect
Daily Post
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June 25, 2025
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has directed the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, IBBU, Lapai, with immediate effect until further notice. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State...