27 m. ago Bayelsa govt cries for help over flooding, coastal erosion, seeks FG, NDDC help

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa As rain intensified in several parts of Bayelsa state in recent days, the Bayelsa State Government has cried for help from the Federal Government, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other well-meaning organizations to support the state in addressing the twin problems of flooding and coastal erosion. Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence […] The post Bayelsa govt cries for help over flooding, coastal erosion, seeks FG, NDDC help appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Aiyedatiwa hails NDDC for bridging development gaps in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa hails NDDC for bridging development gaps in Niger Delta Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, hailed the management and Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for... Aiyedatiwa hails NDDC for bridging development gaps in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Coalition: Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others face fresh crisis at ADC

• Party not for sale, Nwosu scammed them –Kachikwu From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja The much-anticipated coalition masterminded by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, erstwhile Senate president David Mark, former governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Sam Egwu (Ebonyi), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Liyel Imoke (Cross River), former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Coalition: Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others face fresh crisis at ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago CAN donates food items to victims of Mokwa flood disaster in Niger

Sympathises with the government From John Adams, Minna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has donated food items to survivors of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. While presenting the relief materials at the Office of the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, the CAN President, His Eminence Archbishop […] The post CAN donates food items to victims of Mokwa flood disaster in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gov Bago declares state of emergency on Minna General Hospital

Tribune Online Gov Bago declares state of emergency on Minna General Hospital The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has declared a state of emergency on the General Hospital Minna, citing the... Gov Bago declares state of emergency on Minna General Hospital Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Niger Delta governments must empower BRACED Commission to drive development

Governments and the people of the Niger Delta should strengthen regional development agency, BRACED Commission, to drive development. read more Niger Delta governments must empower BRACED Commission to drive development

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1 week ago Nigerian banks present relief materials to Mokwa flood victims

Nigeria’s top banking executives presented critical relief materials to Mohammed Umaru Bago, governor of Niger state, in Abuja on saturday, read more Nigerian banks present relief materials to Mokwa flood victims

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1 week ago Ondo Monarch Installs NDDC Director As Asiwaju Of Akure Kingdom

The Deji and paramount ruler of Akureland, in Ondo State, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has installed the executive director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and former Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Hon. Abegunde Ifedayo, as the Asiwaju of Akure Kingdom. At the event held in Ojukoto at the palace of the Deji, Oba Aladelusi […]

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1 week ago Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in a terrorist ambush near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the attack as further evidence of a total collapse of security in Northern Nigeria. The incident, which occurred on […] The post Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “The North will not kneel before terror”: NEF condemns Niger ambush

Demands state of emergency over worsening insecurity in the North From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed deep outrage over the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in a terrorist ambush near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the attack as further evidence of a total […] The post “The North will not kneel before terror”: NEF condemns Niger ambush appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger Killings: NEF Demands State Of Emergency In Northern Nigeria

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in an ambush near Bangi in Mariga local government area of Niger State, describing it as a grim indicator of total security collapse in Northern Nigeria. The Forum also called on the federal government for a declaration of a […]

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1 week ago 25th Milo Secondary Schools Basketball Championship: Niger, FCT emerge winners as tourney ends

By Bolaji Okunola The 25th Milo National Secondary Schools Basketball Championship ends in grand style as Father O’ Connell Science College, Niger State and Government Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, respectively emerged winner in the boys and girls category. The much anticipated final which was played on Thursday, 26th of June at the National Stadium in […] The post 25th Milo Secondary Schools Basketball Championship: Niger, FCT emerge winners as tourney ends appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mariga Killings: Niger North Senator Slams Bandits, Salutes Fallen Soldiers, Other Victims

Lawmaker representing Niger North Senatorial District, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, has strongly condemned the deadly bandit attack on communities in Mariga local government area of Niger State. Senator Bello who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs described the assailants as “depraved enemies of peace.” The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, […]

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Bandits invade Niger, kill 20 soldiers, several others injured

  Over 20 of the bandits neutralized We alerted soldiers of their movement- Council Chairman From John Adams, Minna In a renewed onslaught, heavily armed bandits numbering well over 200 invaded two Military Camps in Kwanan Duse and Gulbin Boka communities in Mariga local government area of Niger state and killed about 20 soldiers. The […] The post BREAKING: Bandits invade Niger, kill 20 soldiers, several others injured appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Mokwa flood: Niger gov flags off distribution of palliatives to victims

Tribune Online Mokwa flood: Niger gov flags off distribution of palliatives to victims Niger Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has flagged off the distribution of palliatives and compensation to victims of the recent flood disaster in... Mokwa flood: Niger gov flags off distribution of palliatives to victims Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Group says $500m annual gas flare loss, upcoming fines in EU will eat deep against Nigeria

… Writes NASS, other regulatory agencies A non-governmental organization (NGO) in the Niger Delta has raised a petition to the read more Group says $500m annual gas flare loss, upcoming fines in EU will eat deep against Nigeria

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2 w. ago Niger Governor Bago felicitates with Niger APC Chieftain, Vatsa at 64 

  Describes him as courageous, outspoken personality   From John Adams, Minna   Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has celebrated his Special Adviser on Media, Communication and Strategy and Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Hon. Jonathan Tsado Vatsa on his 64rd birthday. Governor Bago In a congratulatory message to the celebrant in […] The post Niger Governor Bago felicitates with Niger APC Chieftain, Vatsa at 64  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger govt secures agreement with Russia’s largest financial institution

Tribune Online Niger govt secures agreement with Russia’s largest financial institution The deal was sealed during the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum held in Russia where Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago signed on... Niger govt secures agreement with Russia’s largest financial institution Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger nationalises uranium mine amid growing rift with France

Niger’s military government has announced the nationalisation of the Somair uranium mining venture, escalating tensions with France and continuing a read more Niger nationalises uranium mine amid growing rift with France

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2 w. ago Niger govt issues urgent flood relocation advisory to residents

Tribune Online Niger govt issues urgent flood relocation advisory to residents Niger State government has issued a critical advisory for communities residing near riverbanks to promptly relocate to higher ground due to... Niger govt issues urgent flood relocation advisory to residents Tribune Online

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