Tag: Niger
African Union kicks against coup attempt in Niger
Niger has experienced four coups since it gained independence from France in 1960.
Gov Bago inaugurates “Second-Chance” education programme
By Rita Iliya Governor Umaru Bago inaugurated the “Second-Chance” school project by the Universal Basic Education (UBEC) to provide access…
Democracy Day: Gov. Bago pardons 80 inmates
The State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy recommended the release of the 80 detainees based on their age, health,…
FG budgets N15bn to resettle 20,000 Nigerian refugees
This was disclosed by Nigeria's Presidential Committee on Repatriation, Return and Resettlement of refugees and management of repentant Boko Haram…
Woman, 2 daughters abducted by bandits in Niger
According to a resident, the bandits have yet to contact members of the family for any ransom. He also suspected…
Gov. Sani approves N1bn for Teachers’ Professional Development Centre
According to the governor, the centre is to fill any gaps in the system and to instill a huge sense…
Niger governor imposes curfew after murder of village head
Beginning Sunday and lasting until further notice, Bello ordered that a curfew be imposed on the town from 6 p.m.…
4 dead, 3 injured in Niger’s lone accident
An articulated vehicle was loaded with chemicals with 49 male passengers sitting on top, coming from Lagos and heading to…
500,000 Nigerians to be repatriated from Niger, Chad, Cameroon
There is a Presidential Committee on Repatriation in the North -East set up by the Nigerian government
Fire guts petrol-laden tanker in Niger
The FRSC sector commander advised drivers of articulated vehicles to always ensure the safety of their vehicles while on the…
2 girls rescued from forced marriages in Niger
According to the Emir, the girls are currently in his custody and will not be released to their parents until…
Gunmen invade Niger villages, kill 3 residents
A detachment of police tactical squad and the military have been deployed to the area and have launched a manhunt…
Gunmen abduct four women in Niger
The Police Command in Niger on Thursday confirmed the abduction of four women by gunmen at Haske Dabara community, Agwan…
20 Niger preschool children die in school fire
20 nursery school children died in Niger on Tuesday in a fire that trapped them in straw-hut classrooms.
Niger govt bans all forms of processions
Niger state government on Wednesday banned all forms of processions and protests in the state.