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Inmates escape as rainstorm destroys Nigerian correctional centre

Nigeria, April 25 -- Some inmates have escaped from the old Suleja Correctional Centre in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State after a rainstorm destroyed parts of the facility Wednesday night.... Read More


Police arrest two suspects in killing of Okada rider

Nigeria, April 25 -- The police in Niger State have arrested two suspects in the killing of an Okada rider (motorcycle taxi operator) in Minna, the state capital. The Police Public Relations Officer,... Read More


Bandits kill 21 people, abduct many in Niger community

Nigeria, March 22 -- Suspected bandits have reportedly killed 21 persons, including the village head, in Madaka, a village in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The bandits also abducted ... Read More


NLC to embark on indefinite strike Wednesday in Niger

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Niger State says it will embark on an indefinite strike over the failure of the state government to meet its demands. The Niger State Chapter ... Read More