Niger Delta Ethnic Group Warns Against Politicising Arms Arrest

The Nigerian Ethnic Nations Congress (NENCO) has cautioned against politicising the recent arrest of a suspect linked to illicit arms in Delta State, accusing some Ijaw groups of attempting to divert attention from alleged arms proliferation in the region. …

Niger gov praises workers for their contributions to society

The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, has acknowledged the unwavering dedication and contributions of civil servants across all spheres of society. Bago made the commendation during the celebration of the 2025 Worker’s Day, held at the 123 Parade Ground …

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 Edwin Clark: When Family, Friends, Associates Celebrated Late Niger Delta Icon In Lagos 

Thursday May 1, 2025, was a day to remember for Nigerians who loved and admired the late Elder Statesman and Niger Delta icon, Chief Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark.  Chief Clark, who was born on May 15, 1927, died on February 17, 2025 at 97. He was bestowed …

12th ijtema held by Majlis Ansarullah Niger

Muhammad Jamal, Niger Correspondent The 12th ijtema of Majlis Ansarullah Niger was held on 19-20 April 2025 at the headquarters of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Niger in Niamey. The ijtema was attended by 110 members. The first day commenced with Tahajjud and Fajr …

Niger Police Nab Two Suspects For Stealing Plasma TV, Aluminium Pots

Operatives of Niger State Police Command have arrested two suspected thieves for allegedly stealing a 35 inches plasma TV, one remote control, and two aluminum pots. In a statement on Friday by the Command’s Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed that the …

FG’s Initiative Empowers 300 Women, Youths In Niger

  In a significant move to boost agricultural productivity and empower vulnerable groups, the Renewed Hope Initiative, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, has provided agricultural inputs and support to over 300 women and youths in …

Military foils ₦168m oil theft, destroys 22 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian military has intensified its crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta, successfully foiling illegal activities valued at over N168 million within one week. In a series of coordinated operations under Operation Delta Safe, troops uncovered and …

Use data to solve Niger Delta's environmental woes, NGO tells FG

A non-governmental organisation, the Media Awareness and Justice Initiative, has called on the Federal Government to adopt data-driven strategies in addressing escalating environmental challenges in the Niger Delta. The NGO, which centres on environmental …

Niger: 500 Men, Women Get Free Cataract Surgery

Share No fewer than five hundred men and women from Minna and Bida in Niger State have benefitted from Nigeria National Petroleum Company Foundation free cataract surgery. Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said the …