Insecurity Don Scatter Teaching Practice: Niger College Relocates Students From Hot Zones Niger State College of Education, Minna has ordered the immediate relocation of students on teaching practice from Zone C and other unsafe parts of Zones A and B following worsening insecurity. The directive, based on state government security assessments, affects the 2025/2026 exercise. Only schools in Bida, Bosso, Chanchaga, Suleja LGAs and the FCT have been approved. Students posted to high-risk areas have been instructed to report for reposting, with management stressing that compliance is compulsory as safety remains the top priority. #NigerState #EducationCrisis #Insecurity

Explosive Device Believed to Be US Tomahawk Missile Found in Niger State Community Days After Gunmen Kill 40 Residents, Raising Serious Safety Concerns Three days after a deadly attack in Kasuwar Daji, Niger State, where over 40 residents were killed, a burnt Mobile Police checkpoint destroyed, and homes ransacked, locals in Ganaru, Magama Local Government Area, discovered an unexploded device suspected to be a missile. Reports indicate the device may be a Tomahawk missile warhead of United States origin, sparking fears for community safety. Authorities warned residents against handling the device, noting it contains a powerful 600-pound high-explosive warhead. The incident follows the Kasuwar Daji massacre, where attackers deliberately targeted a police checkpoint to prevent timely security responses, leaving civilians exposed. Local officials urged vigilance and reporting of any suspicious objects to prevent further casualties. #NigerState #ExplosiveDevice #TomahawkMissile #KasuwarDajiMassacre #SecurityAlert #CommunitySafety

Oby Ezekwesili Says 35 Niger State School Kidnapping Victims Still Missing Former Minister of Education and #BringBackOurGirls co-founder Oby Ezekwesili has challenged official claims that all abductees from St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Niger State, have been rescued. While 130 pupils, students, and staff have reportedly regained freedom, Ezekwesili noted that the original abduction involved 315 individuals, leaving at least 35 still unaccounted for. Ezekwesili criticized government authorities for failing to provide precise data on victims, describing it as a recurring pattern of dehumanizing and disrespectful reporting. She urged the government to account for the missing individuals, properly identify all victims, and called on Nigerians to demand transparency and better governance. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in northern Nigeria despite repeated assurances from authorities. #ObyEzekwesili #SchoolAbduction #NigerState

Terrorists Attack NSCDC Outpost in Niger State at Dawn, Steal G3 Rifle After Heavy Gunfire Along Wawa–Luma Road Armed terrorists have attacked a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost in Ibrahim Leteh village along the Wawa–Luma Road in Niger State, carting away a service G3 rifle after unleashing heavy gunfire on the facility. The early-morning assault, which occurred around 4:30 a.m., forced two NSCDC officers on duty to take cover as the attackers riddled a patrol vehicle and mini office with bullets. Although no casualties were recorded, the incident has heightened security concerns, especially as similar attacks targeting checkpoints and security posts have increased across Niger State and neighbouring regions. Security authorities have launched investigations, reinforced patrols, and intensified efforts to recover the stolen weapon, amid growing fears that looted firearms could be used in further attacks on civilians and security personnel. #NigerState #NSDCDAttack #Terrorism

Niger LG Chairman Accuses Governor Bago of Withholding Funds, Blocking Council Duties in Shiroro Outgoing Shiroro Local Government chairman, Isyaku Akilu Kuta, has accused Niger State Governor Umar Bago of denying him access to funds, blocking his core responsibilities, and crippling service delivery throughout his tenure. Speaking at a farewell reception, Kuta said the governor’s control over council allocations prevented him from securing appointments, addressing insecurity, or executing development projects—leaving him unable to achieve even 30% of his goals. He alleged that Niger’s LGs received only N10 million monthly plus limited security votes, despite a 2024 Supreme Court ruling mandating full LG autonomy. Kuta condemned the hardships faced by unemployed graduates and retirees in Shiroro and criticized the state’s continued withholding of federal allocations as newly elected council chairmen prepare to assume office. #NigerStatePolitics #LocalGovernmentAutonomy #GovernorBago

Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet Crashes in Niger State, Two Pilots Survive A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet crashed near Karabonde in Borgu LGA of Niger State on Saturday. The incident was first reported by Lapai TV, which shared a video confirming the survival of the two pilots involved. The NAF has not yet issued an official statement regarding the cause of the crash or the mission details. A video obtained by SaharaReporters showed smoke rising from the crash site, leaving residents worried as they await further clarification from authorities. #NigerState #MilitaryJetCrash #NigerianAirForce

Nigeria Gains Strong International Support in Counterterrorism Efforts, Says Nuhu Ribadu National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu says Nigeria is receiving increased international backing—particularly from the United States, France, and the United Kingdom—as the country intensifies its fight against insurgency and terrorism. Speaking during a sympathy visit to Niger State following the abduction of schoolchildren, Ribadu assured families that President Tinubu is deeply concerned and committed to securing their safe return. He emphasized that global partners are uniting to help Nigeria overcome two decades of violent extremism. The report also includes updates from the Defence Headquarters clarifying a cross-border misunderstanding with Nigerien troops, activist Aisha Yesufu’s scathing open letter accusing the National Assembly of failing citizens amid worsening insecurity, and fresh kidnappings in Kano State just days after an earlier rescue operation. #Nigeria #NuhuRibadu #Counterterrorism #NationalSecurity #USSupport #France #UK #Insecurity #Tinubu #NigerState #Kidnappings #DHQ #AishaYesufu #KanoState #TerrorismFight #NigeriaNews

Pupils Forced To Learn On Bare Floors, Under Trees At Niger State School – Report Civic accountability group MonITng has raised alarm over the dire state of Nuhu Lafarma Primary School in Agaie LGA, Niger State, where pupils reportedly sit on bare floors, under leaking roofs, and even beneath trees to learn. The organisation accused the government of neglect, despite Niger State claiming to allocate 70% of its 2025 budget to education and UBEC disbursing ₦121 billion nationwide. MonITng criticised misplaced priorities, citing the state’s recent spending of ₦3.02 billion to sponsor 357 pilgrims for Hajj instead of renovating schools. “This is not just about numbers, it is about children’s futures being wasted,” the group said, calling on Governor Umar Bago to act urgently. #EducationCrisis #NigerState #ChildrenDeserveBetter

First Lady Donates ₦1bn, Relief Materials to Disaster Victims in Niger State The First Lady and Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion and relief materials—including 2,000 bags of rice, 16,000 wrappers, clothing, and over 100 pairs of shoes—to assist victims of floods, boat accidents, banditry, and fire outbreaks in Niger State. The donation, approved by President Bola Tinubu and supported by Governor Umaru Bago, has been credited to the state’s emergency relief account for transparent deployment to affected families. The First Lady expressed condolences to victims and urged collective support to rebuild lives. #DisasterRelief #NigerState #OluremiTinubu #HumanitarianAid

Power Struggle in Niger! Chanchaga LG Chairman Suspended After Suing State Over Tenure Dispute A political storm has erupted in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State, as Chairman Aminu Yakubu Ladan has been suspended by 8 out of 10 councillors, just days after he filed a lawsuit against the state government and NSIEC over plans to conduct LG polls in November 2025. Ladan, who claims his four-year tenure is being cut short, sought a court injunction, citing a Supreme Court ruling. But the council fired back with nine allegations, including misappropriation of funds, abuse of office, and unauthorized contracts. The councillors invoked multiple sections of the Niger State Local Government Law, accusing him of dodging oversight, ignoring council summons, and undermining governance. He's been given five days to respond or face forfeiture of his right to defend himself. The drama follows his failed APC ticket bid ahead of the next election — raising questions about political motives behind the move. #ChanchagaLG #AminuLadan #NigerStatePolitics #LocalGovernmentCrisis #CouncilSuspension

Tragedy in Mokwa: Flood Claims Lives and Devastates Farmlands in Niger State A devastating flood has swept through Mokwa town, the administrative center of Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State, resulting in the loss of lives and widespread destruction of property. While the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, reports indicate that several individuals have perished, and numerous others have been displaced. The flood, believed to have been exacerbated by the release of water from the Jebba hydroelectric dam, has inundated vast areas of farmland, destroying over 10,000 hectares of rice fields that were nearing harvest. This catastrophe has not only affected local farmers but also those who migrated from other states for dry-season farming, leaving many without their primary source of livelihood.  Abubakar Ndako, a local farmer, described the incident as catastrophic, urging authorities to intervene urgently. “Lives, capital, and hard-earned investments have been lost—most of which cannot be recovered,” he lamented. The communities had resorted to dry-season irrigation farming after suffering similar flooding during the last rainy season.  The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed the incident and is currently assessing the full extent of the damage. Preliminary reports indicate that the flood has affected multiple communities within the LGA, displacing thousands of residents and destroying critical infrastructure, including homes and schools.  This tragic event underscores the urgent need for comprehensive flood management strategies and infrastructure improvements to mitigate the impact of such disasters in the future. #MokwaFlood #NigerStateDisaster #FloodRelief #NigeriaNews #AgriculturalLoss