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SERAP sues INEC over alleged failure to account for N126 billion in electoral funds

SERAP has sued INEC at the Federal High Court in Abuja over its alleged failure to account for more than N126 billion in electoral funds flagged by the Auditor-General.

Angry Zamfara Youths Block Deputy Governor’s Convoy

KEY POINTS Angry youths blocked Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni’s convoy in Gwashi. At least...

Windstorm Ravages Niger Communities, Destroys Over 1,000 Houses

KEY POINTS Over 1,000 houses were destroyed by a windstorm in Mokwa and Bida...

Tinubu urged to probe journalist assault

SERAP has urged President Tinubu to order a probe into the alleged assault of a journalist in Niger State, calling for accountability and justice.

Bandits Strike Niger Communities Again, Over 30 Killed, Many Abducted

KEY POINTS Over 30 people were killed in fresh bandit attacks in Agwara and...

Niger Governor Bago Receives Last Group of Rescued St Mary’s students

KEY POINTS • Niger governor receives remaining rescued students and staff in Minna• Federal Government...

Tinubu Redeploys 100,000 Police as Military Hunts Abducted Schoolchildren

President Tinubu redeploys 100,000 police to boost community security as military intensifies operations to rescue abducted schoolchildren in Niger and Kwara states.

UN Condemns Abduction of Niger Pupils, Says Schools Must Be Safe

The UN condemns the abduction of more than 200 pupils and teachers in Niger State and urges authorities to protect schools and secure the victims’ safe return.

Six Soldiers Killed as Bandits Attack Lawmaker’s Convoy in Niger

Gunmen ambushed lawmaker Jafaru Mohammed Ali’s convoy in Niger, killing six soldiers, while the lawmaker escaped without injury.

Governor Bago Declares War on Bandits, Unveils Security Force

Niger Governor refuses ransom and plans 10,000 task force recruits to strengthen security and curb bandit attacks.

Nigerian Army Barracks Tragedy: Soldier Kills Wife, Self

Army investigates soldier’s murder-suicide in Niger over alleged infidelity, pledging transparency and preventive action in ongoing probe.

Hoodlums Loot Food Truck Amid Price Hike Protests in Nigeria

Niger state, Nigeria - A protest over rising food prices in Niger state, Nigeria,...

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SERAP sues INEC over alleged failure to account for N126 billion in electoral funds

SERAP has sued INEC at the Federal High Court in Abuja over its alleged failure to account for more than N126 billion in electoral funds flagged by the Auditor-General.

Angry Zamfara Youths Block Deputy Governor’s Convoy

KEY POINTS Angry youths blocked Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni’s convoy in Gwashi. At least...

Boko Haram Attack Kills Five Security Operatives in Adamawa

KEY POINTS Five security operatives are feared killed in attacks on two Adamawa communities. ...

FG renews push for 1 million CNG vehicles as about 120,000 are converted so far

The federal government has renewed its push for one million CNG vehicles to cut transport fares, with about 120,000 vehicles converted so far, officials say.