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Collaboration needed to fight malnutrition, stunting in Nigeria - Minister

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi, says Nigeria needs collective action to tackle malnutrition as the country grapples with the global challenge o... Read More


Police arrest suspected killer of former permanent secretary in Niger State

Nigeria, Dec. 9 -- The police have arrested an 18-year-old painter over the murder of a retired Permanent Secretary, Adamu Jagaba, in Niger State. Mr Jagaba was stabbed to death Saturday evening at a... Read More


22 dead, many missing in another Niger boat mishap

Nigeria, Nov. 30 -- At least 22 people have been confirmed dead in Nigeria in another boat mishap on the River Niger. The accident occurred on Friday between Niger and Kogi states. It was gathered t... Read More


Herder arrested for allegedly attacking three farmers with machete

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- A cattle herder has been arrested for allegedly inflicting machete cuts on three farmers during a clash. The clash occurred on Saturday at Mailema in Wushishi Local Government Are... Read More


Bandits kill seven farmers in Niger

Nigeria, Nov. 24 -- Suspected bandits have killed seven farmers, including a vigilante in Bangi, Mariga LGA of Niger State. Sources in the community said the incident occurred on Thursday. The polic... Read More


Residents blame smokers as fire destroys classroom in Niger

Nigeria, Nov. 23 -- A block of classrooms has been destroyed by fire at Limawa Day Secondary School, Minna, Niger State, . It was gathered that the inferno was started Thursday night by suspected hem... Read More


Niger enrols 1,000 out-of-school children in health insurance scheme

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- The Niger State government has enrolled 1000 out-of-school children into the state's contributory healthcare insurance scheme, NiCare. The children, from ages five to 24 years, we... Read More


NAF destroys bandit kingpin's residence, arms depot in Shiroro

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed the arms depot of bandits and the residence of a suspected kingpin, Mallam Saleh, in Palele, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State... Read More


Niger lawmakers fret over influx of bandits in Rafi Local Government Area

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Niger State House of Assembly has raised concern over an influx of bandits into the Rafi Local Government Area and their frequent attacks on Wayam, a community in the area. Th... Read More


Gunmen kill 10, burn homes in Niger

Nigeria, Nov. 7 -- At least 10 people have been reported killed by suspected bandits in Wayam, a community in the Sabon-Gari District of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurr... Read More