Tragedy struck in Niger State on Monday as eight people were killed after their vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected […]
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2025 Tested Our Strength, Niger Stood Firm — Gov Bago
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has said the year 2025 was a period that tested the strength and resilience of both his administration and the […]
School Seeks Clarity as Confusion Trails Number of Rescued Niger Pupils
The management of St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger State, has said uncertainty still surrounds the exact number of students and staff abducted from the […]
Governor Bago Sacks 30 Special Advisers in Governance Restructuring
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has terminated the appointments of 30 special advisers as part of efforts to restructure and strengthen governance in the state. […]
Fresh Verification Confirms 303 Students Abducted in Niger School Attack
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 […]
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 […]