Fresh tension in Niger over explosion, police launch manhunt for suspect

By Wole Mosadomi, Minna Tragedy struck in three successions in Niger State within three weeks. Over one hundred lives were roasted beyond recognition, scores also suffered various degrees of injuries, residential houses and shops were completely razed down …

Niger Johnson arraigned following arrest in connection to shooting at Maplewood Park

Rochester, N.Y. — Niger Johnson was arraigned in court Saturday morning after his arrest was announced on Friday. Johnson is charged with reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Police said Johnson, …

Akwa Ibom to host Niger Delta Sports Festival – Official

The maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival has received a major boost with the assurance by the Akwa Ibom State Government of its readiness to host. The state governor, Pastor Umoh Eno, gave the assurance on Thursday during a courtesy visit by …

NIMC uncovers 6,000 Niger Republic citizens with illegal NINs in Nigeria’s database

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has identified and removed over 6,000 nationals of Niger Republic who illegally obtained Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN).This was discovered during an ongoing database clean-up ordered by …

Nigerian Government Discovers Over 6000 Niger Republic Nationals With NIN As Tinubu Orders Clean-Up

Nigerian Government Discovers Over 6000 Niger Republic Nationals With NIN As Tinubu Orders Clean-Up. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said it has identified over 6000 Niger Republic nationals registered on its database with the …

Newspaper Headlines: Tinubu orders database clean-up as FG uncovers 6,000 Niger Republic nationals with NIN

Six Young Girls Abducted, Vigilante Killed As Gunmen Invade Community In Niger

It was gathered that the armed assailants stormed their neighbourhood in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in the death of a vigilante named Aliyu Aminu and the abduction of the girls. Community members reported that the invaders entered from the …

Lithium, uranium, gold: How Sahel states ditched Western mining interests

Despite their citizens being among Africa’s poorest, Mali, Niger,and Burkina Faso boast mineral riches beyond the dreams of most nations. All three Sahel countries have sizable gold deposits, and minerals increasingly important for renewable energy …

Why Ghana faces a growing jihadi threat

Ghana, which shares its northern border with Burkina Faso, is facing a growing insurgent threat. Analysts have warned Ghanaians risk being recruited by jihadis. For years, Burkina Faso has struggled to contain terrorist groups like Jama'at Nusrat al- …

New pipeline deal to ease Nigeria’s gas supply to Europe

The Nigerian government has signed agreements with Algeria and the Republic of Niger to advance the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) and enhance gas supplies to European markets. The agreement, hailed as a win-win for both regions, comes as Europe …