Couple attacked over land dispute, husband abducted in Niger

A violent incident unfolded in Kashikoko village, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger state, when suspected miscreants from Anfani community attacked a couple, Aliyu Mohammed and his wife, on their farm. It was learnt the incident occurred on Friday and …

NDDC conducts test for 6,000 foreign scholarship applicants in Niger Delta

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has concluded a Computer-Based Test (CBT) to select candidates for its 2025 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship programme. Boma Iyaye, Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the NDDC, disclosed this …

Enugu, Kebbi, Niger most expensive states to live in Nigeria — NBS

Enugu, Kebbi, and Niger States have been identified as the most expensive states to live in in Nigeria. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this in its April Consumer Price Index, CPI, released on Thursday. According to April’s CPI, Enugu …

LG Election: Niger Governor Bago pledges support for APC candidate in Chanchaga LGA

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has promised to support Dr Mustapha Jibrin, the All Progressives Congress, APC, flag bearer for the Chanchaga Local Government Council in the forthcoming council elections. The governor made this promise during a …

Niger Assembly committee on works raises concerns over safety in construction sites

The Niger State Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure has raised concerns over the alarming level of non-compliance with safety measures on construction sites by contractors handling ongoing projects in the state. The Committee cited frequent …

Diri orders Niger Delta varsity VC to expel students engaged in cultism

Douye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa state, has warned against cult-related activities at the Niger Delta University (NDU) in Amassoma, Southern Ijaw LGA. The governor’s directive came during the institution’s 7th combined convocation ceremony on Friday, …

French nuclear company Orano explores sale of Niger uranium assets

Renaissance Energy Halts Production into Trans Niger Oil Pipeline

.Gas explosion destroys eight vehicles, buildings in Rivers Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt  Nigerian oil firm, Renaissance Energy, has halted production into the country’s Trans Niger oil pipeline, a major oil artery transporting crude from onshore …

The pathetic story of Niger Tornadoes

With one round of matches to go in the current Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Niger Tornadoes, who started their campaign with a stunning away victory against Kwara United, are among the troubled clubs that must win or at least draw their …

NDDC seeks legal advocacy to accelerate development in Niger Delta

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has emphasised that legal advocacy on issues affecting the Niger Delta holds the potential to accelerate the region’s development. Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, made this assertion during the …