The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that the number of pupils and students abducted from St Mary Private Primary and […]
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Catholic Diocese Condemns Abduction at Niger School, Calls for Calm and Prayers
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has strongly condemned the attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of […]
Niger State to Resume Direct Flights to Lagos and Abuja After 15 Years, Starting April 23
The Niger State Government has announced the resumption of direct commercial flights from Minna to Lagos and Abuja, set to commence on April 23, 2025, […]
Niger Adopts Hausa as National Language, Moving Away from Colonial French Influence
Niger’s military government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant shift from its colonial legacy where French was central. […]
Nigeria Provides Fuel Aid to Niger Amid Crisis, Using It as a Strategic Bargaining Tool
Niger Republic, facing a severe fuel shortage due to a series of diplomatic and economic missteps, has turned to Nigeria for assistance. Despite months of […]
Niger’s Leader Faces Public Outrage Over Baseless Allegations Against Nigeria
Nigerien President Abdourahmane Tchiani has sparked widespread criticism following allegations that Nigeria is conspiring with France to destabilize Niger. In a Christmas Day speech, Tchiani […]
Tragedy Strikes as Over 150 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Niger State
A tragic boat capsizing incident in Mokwa local government area of Niger State has left over 150 people missing. The disaster occurred around 8:30 PM […]
Customs Intercepts 6,250 Sacks of Dynamite en route to Kebbi State
The Kebbi State Comptroller of Customs, Mr. Ernest Iheanacho, announced that a joint border patrol team intercepted 6,250 sacks of dynamite explosives en route to […]
Tragic Ambush: Niger Loses 23 Soldiers in Devastating Terror Strike
Niger reported that 23 of its soldiers were killed in a “terrorist” ambush near the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali, in a western region […]
ACF Applauds Tinubu’s Move to Reopen Nigeria-Niger Border
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their […]