Tag: Niger
ECOWAS May Lift Sanctions On Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
There are strong indications that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will lift sanctions imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger following...
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso pull out of ECOWAS over sanctions
The face-off between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the military juntas in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, has taken a new...
Niger ‘ll soon lead in rice production -Gov Bago
Niger State governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has assured Nigerians and potential investors that the state would soon top chart in rice production.
Governor Bago stated...
Niger gets $25,000 S’Korea grants for water projects
The Niger State Government says it has received $25,000 in support from South Korea to rehabilitate three bi-water schemes and installation of solar-powered boreholes...
Military neutralises terrorist kingpin, others in Niger air strikes – NAF
The Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch has eliminated a dreaded terrorist and kidnap kingpin, Yellow Jambros, and scores of other terrorists in airstrikes...
Niger junta sues Tinubu, ECOWAS, court rules Dec 7
The Economic Community of West African States Court in Abuja will on December 7, 2023, deliver its ruling on interim measures in a case...
Niger, Benue, Kano marketers hike fuel, blame transport cost
Oil marketers have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol in northern states including Niger, Benue, Kano and Plateau.
The Independent...
Fuel tanker rams into vehicle on Niger Bridge, catches fire
There was panic on the River Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Tuesday evening when an explosion occurred as a result of a...
Ousted Niger president tried to escape, says junta leaders
Niger’s military rulers said they had foiled an attempt by Mohamed Bazoum, the former president they ousted in a coup in July, to escape...
Man slits motorcycle rider’s throat, robs him in Niger
The Niger State police command on Monday paraded a vigilante, Yahaya Mohammed, for allegedly killing a commercial motorcycle rider before robbing him of his...
