Tag: Niger Republic
How Buhari scored another ‘away goal’ in Niger Republic
African leaders were in Niamey for the African Union Summit on Industrialisation and Economic Diversification, as well as the Extraordinary…
180 Nigerians stranded in Niger Republic return home
The NEMA official said the returnees comprised 144 males, 13 females and 23 children, adding that the children included 17…
How to tackle bandits, terrorists in Nigeria, Niger Republic – Governors
Bandits and Boko Haram/ Islamic State of West Africa, ISWAP and other dangerous criminals operate in areas adjoining Nigeria and…
ISWAP shoots 11 farmers dead in Niger
The incident occurred on Tuesday, at around 6 p.m., when 13 loggers, who set out in search of wood, were…
Niger Republic gives Dangote national honour for his health intervention
President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote was, on 3 August, conferred with the Commander of the Order of…
Niger Republic confers highest awards on Dangote, Rabiu, Matawalle, three others
The day is set aside to mark the nation's independence from France in 1960 and since 1975 has been recognised…
140 stranded Nigerians back home from Niger Republic
The returnees included 100 male adults, 30 female adults and 10 children (six female and four male), he said.
129 Nigerians repatriated from Niger Republic
By Ramatu Garba Not less than 129 Nigerians stranded at Agadez, Niger Republic have been repatriated back to the country…
18 killed in Islamist militant attack
Local officials in Niger have blamed a series of massacres of civilians since last year on Islamic State's affiliate in…
100 terrorists killed in offensive by Burkina Faso, Nigerien armies
The operation at the border of the two countries was staged between November 25 and December 9.
Jihadists kill 37 in Niger, gun “down anything moving “
The attack is the fifth in the area in as many months, claiming more than 150 lives
Terrorists kill 15 soldiers in ambush
Fifteen soldiers were killed as a result of an ambush in southwestern Niger on Saturday, the country's defence ministry said.
Jihadists kill all male Christians in two Nigerien towns, women flee
Jihadists in Niger Republic have killed all the male Christians in Fantio and Dolbel, two towns in the Tillabéri region…
Buhari sorrowful over Niger school fire
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the death of over 20 children in a primary school fire in…
Niger’s new President Bazoum picks Mahamadou as prime minister
Niger's newly elected President Mohamed Bazoum has appointed former minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou as prime minister to lead his government.
Buhari condemns Tillaberi massacre in Niger Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the horrific attack on a convoy returning from a weekly market in Niger Republic’s Tillaberi…
Seven Nigerien electoral officials killed by landmine
Seven Nigerien electoral officials were killed Sunday when their vehicle struck a landmine, a local official said.
Buhari reacts to Niger Republic’s terrorist attack
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of 70 people in Zaroumdareye, a border town between Niger Republic and Mali…
Update: 100 killed by Jihadists in Niger’s two villages
Prime Minister Brigi Rafini said 100 people were killed by Jihadists on Saturday in attacks on two villages in western…
Islamic Jihadists kill 70 villagers in Niger Republic
At least 70 civilians were killed in simultaneous attacks on two villages by suspected Islamist militants in Niger Republic ,…
Buhari lauds Niger’s President Issoufou on peaceful elections
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday showered praises on the outgoing President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou and the citizens of…
Voting opens in CAR, Niger
Polls open for presidential and legislative elections in Niger and Central African republics. CAR's elections are being held amid militia…
Niger Republic polls: Nigeria’s ex-vice president Sambo leads ECOWAS observers
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is deploying an electoral observation mission of 90 officials for Sunday’s presidential…
Buhari promises support to Niger Republic in coming polls
Nigeria will give robust support to Republic of Niger, which holds presidential and national assembly elections later this month, President…
Aso Rock clarifies electricity export to Niger, Togo, Benin
Aso Rock has debunked a report that Nigeria exported $81.48billion of electricity to Niger, Benin and Togo.
U.S. drone disappears in Niger Republic
A remotely piloted drone has disappeared in Niger Republic, due to an equipment malfunction, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said…
Stampede: 23 dead as Borno Gov., Zulum distributes food to refugees
Twenty-three people have been feared dead in a stampede during a food distribution by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum…
Nigeriens groan as Nigeria’s border closure hits hard
Along with Benin, Niger, which shares a 1,500-kilometre (900-mile) border with Nigeria, has been badly hit by the closure of…
Buhari condoles with Niger Republic over loss of soldiers
The Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Government and people of Niger Republic over the July 1 killing…
Incredible! Super Falcons wallop Niger Republic 15-0
The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Saturday thrashed their Nigerien counterpart 15-0 in the second game at the ongoing West…