Niger
Breaking: At least 150 passengers missing in Niger boat mishap
Following a boat accident in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, authorities fear that no fewer than 150 passengers are missing. On...
Rainstorm damages Niger prison as 118 inmates escape
No fewer than 118 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, have escaped, reports Persecondnews. Their escape was facilitated...
Pres. Tinubu inaugurates remodelled international airport, Minna, renamed after him
The President on Monday inaugurated the remodeled domestic terminal of the Dr. Abubakar Imam International Airport in Minna, Niger State, which is now...
Ahead of inauguration, Abubakar Imam International Airport, Minna renamed after Pres. Bola Tinubu
In anticipation of the President’s inauguration on March 11, the Niger State Government says it has renamed the Dr. Abubakar Imam International Airport...
Just In: Coup: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso withdraw from ECOWAS over suspension
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The military leaders of...
France withdraws troops from Niger
President Macron has revealed that he is ending the country’s military co-operation with Niger after the coup there in July, and withdrawing 1,500...
Niger’s ousted president is being denied food and electricity, says European Union
The European Union Friday said it had “deep concern” about the treatment of Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, Per Second News reports. Mr...
Protest erupts in Niger community over terrorists’ killing of Catholic priest
Pandemonium broke out on Tuesday in Kaffinkoro town in Paikoro council area of Niger State where a Catholic priest was shot and burnt...
Bandits’ attack: Children, others drown in river in their escape bid
Following bandits’ attack on two communities of Niger State, about 20 people have been reported drowned while fleeing on Wednesday morning. The victims,...
Scores feared dead as explosion rocks Niger community, scores abducted
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh Scores are feared dead as explosives believed to be planted by terrorists went off on Monday...
Franch force kills ISIS leader Soumana Boura in Niger Republic
French forces has announced the killing of a regional ISIS leader wanted in connection with the killing of French aid workers in Niger...
Reason behind Air Afrique Airlines Failure
The fact that Air Afrique airlines met an ignominious end is common knowledge. However, not a lot of people are familiar with...
US forces free American hostage in Nigeria
U.S forces rescued a US hostage from northern Nigeria on Saturday, the Pentagon said. “This American citizen is safe and is now in...
Benin, Togo, 6 other Francophone West African countries dump CFA, adopt new currency
…French President Macron endorses decision Eight French-speaking countries in the West African region have dumped the CFA, severing links with their former colonial...
Insurgency now hijacked by foreign elements- Zulum
The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that although Boko Haram insurgency started from Borno State, they have now been...
Insecurity: IGP launches ‘Operation Puff Adder’ along Abuja-Kaduna expressway, others
The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has launched a security action plan tagged ‘Operation Puff-Adder’, to tackle kidnapping, banditry and other...
