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Nigerian Army Confirms Death of Lance Corporal in Wawa Tragedy

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Nigerian Army Confirms Death of Lance Corporal in Wawa Tragedy

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Akenleye (or Akinleye) Femi, following a tragic incident at the Wawa Military Cantonment in Niger State. According to a statement by Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 22 Armoured Brigade, the incident occurred on Saturday,…

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13 Feared Dead as Armed Bandits Strike Niger Communities

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13 Feared Dead as Armed Bandits Strike Niger Communities

No fewer than 13 individuals, including a mobile police officer and three local vigilantes, are feared dead following a deadly attack by armed bandits on Mongoro and nearby villages in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The coordinated attack, which occurred on Tuesday evening, left several others injured and forced residents of Wamba, also…

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Gov. Bago Slashes Varsity Tuition Fees By 50% In Niger

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Gov. Bago Slashes Varsity Tuition Fees By 50% In Niger

With Agency Reports The Niger State Government has slashed the tuition fees of its university of education, Abdulkadir Kure University, by 50 per cent, towards reducing the burden of fuel subsidy removal on the students and their parents. This is contained in a statement signed by the Pro-chancellor of the university, Prof Muhammed Yahaya-Kuta, on…

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Bandits Kill Four Security Operatives, Seven Others in Niger Community

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Bandits Kill Four Security Operatives, Seven Others in Niger Community

Armed bandits invaded Kuchi community in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday night, killing at least seven people and abducting about 200 villagers. The attackers, estimated to be around 300, overwhelmed local security forces and operated for over three hours during a heavy downpour. Among the deceased are four members of the…

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