Tag: NIGER
Niger: Driver Killed As Police Rescue 23 Kidnap Victims.
A driver identified as Emeka was killed by suspected kidnappers who abducted five passengers on a journey from Kebbi State to Asaba, Delta State.The...
Niger: Training Camp Not Taken Over By Terrorists — DHQ.
The Defence Headquarters has refuted claims that a training camp in Niger State has been taken over by terrorists the Niger State House of...
Mining: Niger Govt. Lifts Ban, Introduces Conditions.
Niger State Government has conditionally suspended its ban on mining activities in the state, a year after Governor Umaru Bago placed the restriction.Acting Governor...
Withdrawal Of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS Threatens Regional Security
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, says the withdrawal of Mali, Niger republic, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc will lead...
Niger: Explosion Hits Zungeru Hydro Plant.
Nigeria’s 1.3 billion naira worth Zungeru Hydro Electricity Plant in Niger State has been reportedly hit by an explosion.Newsmen gathered that the explosion occurred...
Niger Coup: ECOWAS Leaders Meet Thursday In Abuja
President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is currently the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West...
Mali Warns ECOWAS Against Military Intervention In Niger
Mali’s Head of diplomacy has cautioned that military intervention in Niger republic by the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS to restore the...
Military Yet To Receive Order To Commence Operations In Niger- DHQ
The military high command today said it had yet to get directives to begin operations in the Niger Republic.The Defence Headquarters was reacting to...
HYDROELECTRIC Partners Niger Govt. To Rehabilitate Moribund Water Scheme
The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, HYPPADEC says it is collaborating with the Niger government to rehabilitate the New Bussa water scheme in...
NYSC Coordinator Cautions Corps Members Against Engaging In Local Politics
Coordinator of the National Youths Service Corps NYSC, in Niger state, Mahmud Taura, has cautioned corps members against engaging in local politics at their...
No Mystery About “Ember Months “ – FRSC Chief
The Zonal Commanding Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and Niger, Assistant Corps Marshal...
FG Begins Implementation Of At-Risk Children Programme In Niger
Federal Government says it is taking practical steps to address the problem of drug and substance abuse, among vulnerable young people using the instrumentality...
Forty Fighters Killed In Drone Strikes In Niger Republic
France’s military has confirmed that its drone strikes have killed about 40 fighters earlier travelling on motorcycles near Niger’s republic border with Burkina Faso.The...
Military Kills 34 Terrorists At Kaduna/Niger Border Village
Military aircraft have intercepted and neutralised 34 terrorists at Mangoro village, a border community between Kaduna and Niger States.Military sources said the Air Component...
Police Confirm Killing Of “Many Bandits” In Niger
The Police Command in Niger state has confirmed the killing of “many bandits” by the Joint Security Task Force in the North-Central state.Its commissioner,...
Gunmen Invade Niger Communities, Kidnap Bride, Kill Eight Others
Gunmen numbering 100 have stormed some communities in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State.The gunmen were reported to have invaded a wedding ceremony...
Terrorism Fight: Seven Children Killed In Niger ‘By Nigerian Air Strike’
Nigeria and Niger republic have been conducting joint military operations against armed gangs and terrorists in the border regions.A local Governor and state media...
Banditry: 28 Kidnapped Kagara Market Victims In Niger Regain Freedom
28 kidnapped victims of Kagara Market in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have been released by their abductors.The victims were said to...
NERC Says Togo, Benin, Niger Republics Paid Nothing For Nigeria’s Power...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC says the Benin, Niger Republic and Togo made no payment for the electricity supplied to them from Nigeria...
Attacks: Twelve Niger Republic Soldiers Killed In Clash With Terrorists
The Niger Republic has confirmed the death of 12 soldiers in a clash with terrorists in the south-west of the country.A government official said...
