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130 Pupils, Teachers Rescued in Niger State, Set to Arrive in Minna
The remaining 130 kidnapped pupils and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained freedom. Security sources said that the release took place in a forest between Kwara and Niger states. According to reports, armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and vehicles from the Office of […]
Bandits Abduct 24 in Niger Community, Maim Blind Man in Separate Attack
Bandits have kidnapped 24 people, including pregnant women, from a rice farm in Palaita community, Erena Ward, Shiroro LGA of Niger State.
Bandits Kill 16 Vigilantes, Kidnap 42 in Fresh Attacks in Niger
According to a community source, the first attack occurred in Dutsen Magaji, where 22 people were taken. Vigilantes pursued the attackers and engaged them in a gun battle, during which three of the vigilantes lost their lives and several others sustained injuries. The assailants reportedly returned days later, invading Magama village during early morning prayers. […]
Niger boat accident wipes out family of 10
The tragic incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Saturday when a boat carrying passengers from Guni in the Munya Local Government Area to a weekly market capsized after hitting a submerged tree log on the river. The Sarkin Ruwa of Zumba, Umar Isah, who confirmed the development, said the victims were mostly traders heading to […]
Nigeria, Niger hold talks to mend strained relations
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has embarked on a working visit to Niamey, Niger Republic’s capital.
Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language
Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role.
Niger Republic Orders Red Cross To Leave Country
Niger’s ruling military regime has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, to leave the country immediately.
I’m Making Progress In Talks With Mali, Niger — ECOWAS Envoy
The three Sahel countries had announced in January they were leaving the Economic Community of West African States, which they accused of being subservient to former colonial ruler France and failing to support them in their fight against jihadist violence. Their departure becomes effective one year after the announcement, in January 2025, according to the […]
US forces confirms withdrawal from Niger
The first C-17 Globemaster III aircraft departed Niamey, the capital of Niger on Friday, 7th of June 2024, signifying a pivotal moment in the broader context of US strategy in the Sahel and West Africa. It should be noted that Niger has been a critical hub for US military operations aimed at counter-terrorism and regional […]