Tag: NigerState
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MINISTRY OF INFORMATION CALLS FOR CALM OVER BADEGGI RADIO SUSPENSION
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION CALLS FOR CALM OVER BADEGGI RADIO SUSPENSION The Ministry of Information and National Orientation has addressed concerns over Niger State’s directive to suspend Badeggi FM, reminding everyone that regulating broadcasting licenses is the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) responsibility. Following Governor Bago’s allegations of unethical broadcasting, the state government has formally reported the…
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NGE CONDEMNS NIGER STATE GOVERNOR FOR CLOSING BADEGGI RADIO
NGE CONDEMNS NIGER STATE GOVERNOR FOR CLOSING BADEGGI RADIO The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) strongly denounces Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s order to shut down Badeggi Radio, calling it a blatant assault on press freedom and democracy. The Guild reminds that only the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has the authority to sanction media outlets after…
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BOAT TRAGEDY IN NIGER: 13 FEARED DEAD, 26 RESCUED IN SHIRORO CAPSIZING
BOAT TRAGEDY IN NIGER: 13 FEARED DEAD, 26 RESCUED IN SHIRORO CAPSIZING Tragedy struck Gini village in Shiroro as a fully loaded boat heading to Zumba market capsized, resulting in 13 confirmed deaths and 26 people rescued from the water. The Niger Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed the heartbreaking toll, including eight women, three men,…
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NIGERIAN AIR FORCE KILLS 95 TERRORISTS IN AIRSTRIKES IN NIGER
NIGERIAN AIR FORCE KILLS 95 TERRORISTS IN AIRSTRIKES IN NIGER NAF fighter jets struck terrorists traveling from Zamfara to Niger, eliminating 95 out of 108 militants near Ragada and Warari villages in Rijau LGA. The bandits, moving with heavily armed motorcycles, were intercepted before launching attacks. Only 13 motorcycles escaped. Local residents praised the government’s…
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BANDIT CRISIS WORSENS IN NIGER, PLATEAU; KWARA COMMUNITIES TURN TO SPIRITUAL DEFENCE
BANDIT CRISIS WORSENS IN NIGER, PLATEAU; KWARA COMMUNITIES TURN TO SPIRITUAL DEFENCE As bandit attacks escalate in Niger and Plateau, some Kwara locals are fighting back with spiritual power—sparking hope and controversy amid growing insecurity. On July 8, over 13 people, including security personnel, were killed in a daylight raid by heavily armed bandits from…
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POLICE FREE 35 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN NIGER STATE IN DRAMATIC RESCUE
POLICE FREE 35 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN NIGER STATE IN DRAMATIC RESCUE In a major win against bandits, Niger State Police rescued 35 kidnapped victims—including women and children—between July 3 and 5, 2025. The victims were intercepted while being moved across the state toward Yauri in Kebbi, with key arrests made during the operation. Police tactical…
