July 24
West Africa: Niger Govt to Build 100 Primary Healthcare Centres
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has performed the groundbreaking for the construction of 100 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across the State. Read more »
June 05
Niger: 7 Rescued From Collapsed Mining Pit in Niger
Seven persons have been pulled out alive from a collapsed mining site in Niger State after the federal government mobilised officials to the scene at Galadima Kogo village, in… Read more »
May 27
Nigeria/Niger: 2026 WCQ - Rohr Unveils Benin Squad for Super Eagles Clash
The head coach for the Republic of Benin, Gernot Rohr has unveiled a 25-man squad for his side's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Nigeria. Read more »
April 29
Niger: NAF Bombs Terrorists Who Attacked Troops in Niger
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has hit terrorists who recently attacked and killed six soldiers in Shiroro, Niger State and destroyed their hideouts. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Snubs Niger Coup Leader's Overtures for Direct Talks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected overtures by the head of the military junta Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, to have direct access and discussion with him. Read more »
October 01, 2023
West Africa: Akufo-Addo Calls for Entrenchment of Democratic Accountability Amid Coups
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has said democracy in West Africa is in danger as evident in the recent military takeovers in the sub-region, and urged all to work harder… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Africa: How Presidential Trusted Guards Toppled Bazoum, Bongo
Military and security analysts are beginning to pay more attention to presidential guards across a growing number of African countries who are wielding as much power as the… Read more »
August 25, 2023
West Africa: Niger Crisis - ECOWAS Sends Islamic Clerics On Second Mission
Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent a delegation of Islamic scholars (Ulamas) to expedite progress in their… Read more »
August 19, 2023
Niger: Border Communities Confront New Realities After Coup
Most Nigeria-Niger Republic border communities are currently gripped by an atmosphere of likely hostility and uncertainty, following the ultimatum given to the military junta in… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Coup - NLC Advises Against Military Force
in the wake of the recent coup d'état in Niger Republic, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly cautioned against the use of military force to restore democracy in… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Govt Hails Tinubu On 'Bold' Decisions On Niger Crisis
The United States government has applauded Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, for his "bold leadership" on the political crisis in the neighbouring Niger Republic, where a military… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Niger Republic Sign Pact On Border Frequency Coordination
Nigeria and Republic of Niger have signed a bilateral agreement in Abuja for coordination of frequency utilisation along their borders to ensure seamless deployment of services… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Niger: Three Die in Niger Republic Military Helicopter Crash
Three persons have reportedly died as a Nigerian military helicopter crashed at an airport in Niger Republic. Read more »