9 d. ago ‘I Won’t Negotiate, Pay Ransom To Bandits,’ Bago Tells Niger Residents To Defend Themselves

Governor Umaru Bago says the state had reached a critical stage that demands collective action. The post ‘I Won’t Negotiate, Pay Ransom To Bandits,’ Bago Tells Niger Residents To Defend Themselves appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Niger Explosion: ‘We Saw It Coming,’ NOA DG Blames Residents’ Negligence

The petrol tanker explosion in Essa community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, has left 42 people dead and over 60 injured. The post Niger Explosion: ‘We Saw It Coming,’ NOA DG Blames Residents’ Negligence appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Niger Govt Commiserates, Approves Free Care For Explosion Victims

The incident occurred when a tanker overturned on the deteriorated Bida–Badeggi–Agaie Road and exploded as residents attempted to scoop fuel from the fallen vehicle. The post Niger Govt Commiserates, Approves Free Care For Explosion Victims appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Niger tanker explosion death toll hits 42, residents blame bad road

The death toll from the tragic petrol tanker explosion in Essa community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, has risen to 42, with over 60 others injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, when the tanker overturned and spilt its contents. It eventually exploded as residents were reportedly scooping fuel from the

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1 week ago Niger State Tanker Explosion Death Toll Hits 42, Residents Blame Bad Road

Residents urged both federal and state governments to urgently rehabilitate the highway to prevent further loss of lives. The post Niger State Tanker Explosion Death Toll Hits 42, Residents Blame Bad Road appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Niger govt, Dangote partner on $150m agricultural project in Wushishi

Tribune Online Niger govt, Dangote partner on $150m agricultural project in Wushishi Niger State Government, through its partner, Niger Foods Security System and Logistics Company Limited, has intensified community engagement in Wushishi Local Government Area of the state to sensitise residents Niger govt, Dangote partner on $150m agricultural project in Wushishi Tribune Online

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