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Niger Closes Air Space over threat of intervention by ECOWAS

August 7, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Sunday, the military-controlled government of Niger announced the shutdown of its airspace and warned that any violations would be greeted with a “energetic and immediate response.” “Faced with the threat of intervention, which is

More Trouble For Residents As IPMAN Shut Down Fuel Stations In Niger

June 21, 2022 Gistlover Stella 0

Amidst the current fuel scarcity and increase in price across the country, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has ordered all its members to shut down operations in Niger State. The decision comes

How We Paid Spiritualists and Vigilantes N14million to Fight off Bandits

March 15, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

The Secretary of Shiroro Local Government Area in Niger State, Adams Kefas, has disclosed that N14 million was paid to spiritualists and vigilantes to fight banditry in the council. Kefas made this known on Monday

Abductors Threaten To Starve Kagara Students To Death

February 25, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Abductors Threaten To Starve Kagara Students To Death. The abductors of the 27 students and three staff of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State, have threatened to starve them to death if the ransom they

We Slept With Cows – Freed Niger Passengers

February 23, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

We Slept With Cows – Freed Niger Passengers. The passengers that were freed from their adductors in Niger State have shared their ordeal while in captivity of the Bandits. While speaking to reporters on Monday,

How We Spent ₦49 Billion On School Feeding Programme In 2 Years – FG Reveals

NPC To Begin Registration Of Children In Niger

February 19, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

NPC To Begin Registration Of Children In Niger. In commemoration with the National Population Commission, the National Orientation Agency says it is targeting to register 40,000 under five years ]children in Niger. The State Director

Nigerians Are Cowards That’s Why Bandits Attack Effortlessly – Defense

February 18, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigerians Are Cowards That’s Why Bandits Attack Effortlessly – Defense. On Wednesday, the Minister of Defense, Bashir Magashi, has reacted to the kidnapping of students and staffs of the Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State.

President Muhammadu Buhari Extends Border Closure to January 31st

Kagara: Buhari Is Incompetent – APC Senator Blow Hot

February 17, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Kagara: Buhari Is Incompetent – APC Senator Blow Hot. The representative for (APC-Niger South), Senator Bima Enagi has recently described President Muhammadu Buhari as incompetent when it comes to tackling insecurity. Gistlover recalls that at

Bandits Release Video of Abducted Passengers in Niger State

February 17, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Bandits Release Video of Abducted Passengers in Niger State. The suspected bandits that abducted 21 passengers in Kundu village, near Zungeru in Yakila District of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State has released a

Scores Killed In Niger State Auto-Crash

January 12, 2021 Gistlover Stella 0

Scores Killed In Niger State Auto-Crash. It has been reported that at least thirteen persons have been killed in a road crash at Panti village along Bida-Mokwa road in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger

Bandits Reveals How They Receives Weapons from DSS Agents

PDP Chieftain in Niger State Killed By Bandits

December 27, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

PDP Chieftain in Niger State Killed By Bandits The people of Bosso local government area of Niger state has been gripped with fear following the murder of Alhaji Ahmodu Mohammed, a chieftain of Peoples Democratic

Insecurity: Lagos Lawmaker Again, Calls For State Police

Niger Assembly Impeach House Majority Leader

December 24, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Niger Assembly Impeach House Majority Leader. The Lawmakers in Niger’s state House of Assembly on Thursday, December 24, took a very serious decision that made history. Members of the House impeached Binta Mamman during a

‘Ex-Pension Boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, Was Still Receiving Salary Even After His Dismissal’ -AGF

Breaking: Abdulrasheed Maina Re-arrested In Niger Republic

December 1, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Breaking: Abdulrasheed Maina Re-arrested In Niger Republic. The Former pension reform task team boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, who jumped his bail has been arrested on Monday evening. Maina, who is being prosecuted for N2bn money laundering

Ex-Niger President, Mamadou Tandja Dies at Age 82

November 25, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Ex-Niger President, Mamadou Tandja Dies at Age 82 The Former President of Niger, Mamadou Tandja is dead. Niger government confirmed his death in Niamey on Tuesday but did not state the cause. It declared “three

No Govt. Can Solve All Nigeria’s Problems – Buhari

Nigerians Should Be Proud We Import Petrol from Niger Republic” – FG

November 24, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Nigerians Should Be Proud We Import Petrol from Niger Republic” – FG Nigerians have been urged to be proud that refined petrol is imported from neighboring country, Niger Republic. The Minister of State for Petroleum