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Banditry Forces Suspension Of Nigerian Railway Services, Closure Of Station In Niger State, Says Official
Sahara Reporters
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has attributed the suspension of operations on some of its routes to rising insecurity, persistent banditry, and the vandalism of railway tracks. John Otivere, an official of the NRC in Niger State, disclosed...
Banditry, vandalism force suspension of rail operations in Niger
Prompt News Online
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July 11, 2025
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that ongoing insecurity, including bandit attacks and vandalism of rail infrastructure, has led to the suspension of train services on several routes in Niger State. John Otivere, speaking on...
Why NRC suspended railway operations in Niger — Official
Eagle Online
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July 11, 2025
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has attributed the suspension of operations on some of its rail lines to insecurity, banditry, and vandalism of its rail tracks. John Otivere, an official of the NRC in Niger State, disclosed this in Minna in...
Insecurity, Vandalism Halt NRC Operations in Niger State
Nigerian Eye
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July 11, 2025
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has attributed the suspension of operations on some of its rail lines to insecurity, banditry, and vandalism of its rail tracks. According to Mr. John Otivere, an NRC official in Niger State, the challenges...
Why NRC suspends railway operations in Niger
News Diary Online
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July 11, 2025
By Reporters The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has attributed the suspension of operations on some of its rail lines to insecurity, banditry and vandalism of its rail tracks. Mr John Otivere, an official of the NRC in Niger, disclosed this in...
Kogi Plans International Cattle Market, Liaise With Miyetti Allah on Security Concerns
Kogi Reports
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July 10, 2025
Kogi state government has announced plans to establish a mega international cattle market. The State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, made this known during a strategic meeting with the leadership of the Miyetti Allah...
Jigawa, Customs partner on free trade zone revamp
Punch
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July 10, 2025
The Jigawa State Government says it is set to partner with the Nigerian Customs Service to revive the Maigatari Free Trade Zone. The development comes as the Controller of the Nigerian Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Dalhatu Abubakar,...
Idris Orders Immediate Repairs Of Birnin Kebbi–Niger International Road
TVC News Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris , has directed the immediate repair of a section of the Birnin Kebbi–Niger International Road that was washed away by recent flooding following a heavy downpour.... The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris...
Over one million Nigerians benefiting from business, student loan — FG
Punch
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July 10, 2025
The Federal Government says over one million Nigerians have so far benefited from various loan and grant schemes under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, even as proceeds from the removal of petrol subsidy are being reinvested into major...
Trump talks ‘incredible commercial opportunity’ with his African lunch guests
Africa Confidential
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Trump talks ‘incredible commercial opportunity’ with his African lunch guests Africa Confidential Was the invitation from United States President Donald Trump to the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal to lunch at the...
Niger attack claims 13 as 20 bandits die in Kwara
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
• Miyetti Allah vigilantes, hoodlums duel in Plateau ambush Bandits have attacked some communities in Mariga Local Council of Niger State, killing 13 people, including security operatives, and injuring others in the process. Residents said the...
Gov Idris Orders Reconstruction Of Kebbi-Niger Road After Flood Disaster
Naija News
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July 10, 2025
Naija News reports that the governor gave the directive on Wednesday while inspecting the damaged portion in Makera, describing the road as a strategic economic corridor essential for both internal mobility and regional trade. In a statement...
Customs intercepts N650m foreign currencies at Kano airport
Daily Trust
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July 9, 2025
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Kano/Jigawa Area Command has revealed that men of the service have arrested one Ahmed Salisu who is holding a Ghanaian passport and also intercepted undeclared foreign currency worth over N650 million at Mallam...
Police nabs 30 suspects for possession of weapons, drugs in Niger
Daily Post
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July 10, 2025
The Niger State Police Command has arrested 30 suspects for various offences including possession of dangerous weapons, illicit drugs, thuggery, and armed robbery during coordinated raids on criminal hideouts and blackspots across the state....
Niger Assembly Passes Hydrocarbon and Minerals Devt Agency Bill
This Day
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July 9, 2025
Laleye Dipo in Minna The Niger State House of Assembly has passed into law the establishment of the Hydrocarbon and Minerals Development Agency bill. This is just as a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) member of the satate House of Assembly defected...
Flood: Kebbi gov orders urgent repairs of Birnin Kebbi–Niger road
Daily Post
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July 10, 2025
Kebbi State Government has ordered urgent repairs to a section of the Birnin Kebbi–Makera–International Road, which was washed away by flooding following a recent downpour. The damaged portion, considered a key route linking Kebbi to the Republic...
Five Chinese, four Nigerians held over illegal mining in Niger
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested nine suspected illegal miners in Niger State. They were apprehended in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Council of Niger State, following...
World Bank places Nigeria behind Libya, Gabon in income rankings
Business Day
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July 9, 2025
The World Bank has again ranked Nigeria among the Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs), placing Africa’s top oil producer behind conflict-ridden Libya and Gabon which were categorized as Upper-Middle Income Economies (UMIEs). This ranking comes...
Flood cuts off Kebbi–Niger Republic international road, Gov Idris orders repairs
The Sun Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Governor of Kebbi State Dr Nasir Idris has directed the immediate repair of a section of the Birnin Kebbi–Niger Republic International Road that was washed away by recent flooding following a heavy downpour. The...
Illegal mining: Again, EFCC nabs Chinese, Nigerian suspects in Niger
New National Star
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July 9, 2025
BY GLORIA AKUDORO The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of nine suspected illegal miners in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. A statement released by the Commission revealed that...