Tag: Niger Republic
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…