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Chinese automaker opens assembly plant in Minna

Nigeria, July 8 -- A Chinese automobile manufacturer, Lincon Bravos Automobile Company, has commenced vehicle and motorcycle assembly operations in Niger State. The company, which produces electric an... Read More


One killed, another injured in farmers-herders clash in Niger community

Nigeria, July 8 -- A dispute over alleged destruction of farmland by grazing cattle has left one person dead and another injured in Beji, Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident invo... Read More


UPDATED: Death toll climbs to 18 in Niger land dispute

Nigeria, July 2 -- The death toll from the communal violence in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State has risen to 18 following fresh attacks, according to the police. PREMIUM TIMES had earlier r... Read More


Four bag 95 years in prison for gang-raping, impregnating 13-year-old in Niger State

Nigeria, June 28 -- A senior magistrate court in Minna has sentenced four men to a combined 95 years in correctional custody for the gang-rape of a 13-year-old girl in Kontagora, an incident that left... Read More


Bandits burn Niger primary school despite collecting N10m levy from communities

Nigeria, June 26 -- Suspected bandits have reportedly burnt down a public primary school in Dekara, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, despite allegedly collecting a N10 million protection le... Read More


Niger Assembly suspends plenary over rift with governor

Nigeria, June 24 -- The Niger State House of Assembly on Tuesday abruptly suspended plenary following disagreements among lawmakers over what members described as "unresolved issues" between the legis... Read More


Police arrest nine over alleged armed robbery, murder

Nigeria, June 19 -- The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested nine suspects for alleged armed robbery, culpable homicide and the sale of stolen motorcycles in Suleja and parts of the Federal... Read More


Police dismiss rumoured attacks on schools

Nigeria, June 10 -- The police have dismissed reports that hoodlums attacked schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse and Lambata communities in Niger State, describing the claims as false and misleadin... Read More


Lightning kills 14-year-old student

Nigeria, June 10 -- A 14-year-old student, Yahaya Tafida, was fatally struck by lightning during a rainstorm in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. Family sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the ... Read More


Niger ADC endorses Atiku for 2027 presidential election

Nigeria, May 25 -- The Niger State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has endorsed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 general elect... Read More