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