Explosions, Gunfire Hit Niamey Airport in Suspected Armed Attack
Loud explosions and heavy gunfire were reported at the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey,…
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100 Abducted Niger Pupils Released as Hopes Rise for Remaining Captives
At least 100 pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara…
Abductions in Niger: Catholic Diocese Confirms 315 Students, Teachers Still Missing
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that 315 students and teachers remain missing following…
Niger Governor Seeks 25,000 Youth Recruits to Fight Insecurity
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has proposed recruiting 25,000 youths and establishing Forward Operating…
Floods Ravage Farmlands in Niger State, Raise Fears of Food Crisis
Fresh flooding triggered by heavy rains has submerged vast farmlands across Paikoro and Lapai LGAs…
Illegal Miners in Minna Busted, Children, Women Found Digging
The Niger State government has uncovered multiple illegal mining sites across Minna, raising alarm after…
Niger Floods Claim Over 100 Lives; Deputy Governor Surveys Devastation
More than 100 people have perished in the recent floods that devastated Mokwa and surrounding…
Sahel Alliance Slaps 0.5% Levy on Imports to Bolster New Alliance
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, now united under the Alliance of Sahel States, have introduced…
Tanker Explosion in Niger State Claims Seven Lives, Devastates Farmlands
In a tragic incident in Niger State, the Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed that seven…
Gas Explosion in Niger State Destroys Vehicles and Shops
A gas explosion at Tasiu Gas Plant, adjacent to Kalasma Filling Station in Sabon Wuse,…