First Lady Donates N100m To Victims Of Niger’s Explosion

News Investigators/ The Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N100 million to the victims of the Niger dynamite explosion. Tinubu presented the cheque to the victims on Thursday at Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. The News …

Niger gov’s wife seeks awareness, collaboration to curb unsafe mining practices

The wife of Niger State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago, has called for strong awareness and collaboration to curb the dangers associated with unregulated and crude methods of mining, not only in the state but also in Nigeria, to avert unnecessary loss …

4 Nigerien soldiers injured, 27 terrorists captured during military operations in Niger

NIAMEY, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Four soldiers were injured in a recent improvised explosive device attack on a mission in the southwestern region of Tillabery, Nigerien defense and security forces said Wednesday. The security operations from Sunday to …

Nigeria signs agreement with Algeria, Niger to supply gas to Europe  

The Nigerian government has signed agreements with Algeria and the Republic of Niger to advance the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) and enhance gas supplies to European markets. Officials from the three African countries reportedly signed the agreements …

Niger to Hold National Convention on Transition Plans

Fed. Govt’s Conditional Cash Transfer Commences At Suleja Centre, Niger State

Payment of the Federal Government conditional cash transfer has commenced in Suleja local government Area, Niger State. Kaduna Correspondent, Nma Mohammed, who monitored the exercise reports that beneficiaries received between forty-five thousand naira and …

FG concerned about 400,000 Nigerian refugees stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad

The Federal Government has expressed concern over 400,000 Nigerian refugees stranded in Cameroon, Niger and Chad, as plans are underway to repatriate them.Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and …

Africa News Tonight: Fighting expands in eastern DRC, Niger set to map out political transition, Horn of Africa presents ...

Fighting erupted Tuesday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a two-day lull, with M23 fighters attacking positions of the Congolese armed forces in South Kivu province at dawn, despite a call from African leaders for an immediate ceasefire. Niger …

USAID Climate Programs Fighting Extremism and Unrest Are Closing Down

Numerous programs aimed at averting violence, instability and extremism worsened by global warming are ensnared in the effort to dismantle the main American aid agency, U.S.A.I.D. One such project helped communities manage water stations in Niger, a hotbed …

WUNC Mourns Edwin Clark

The Warri Urhobo National Congress (WUNC) has expressed profound grief over the passing of the legendary statesman, legal luminary, and fearless advocate for the rights of the Niger Delta, Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. His transition marks a monumental loss not …