Tag: Niger
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, yet to inform us about their exit decision – ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, said that the three countries that announced their withdrawal from the sub-regional group, Burk [...]
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger announce immediate withdrawal from ECOWAS
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States, EC [...]
Why Tinubu’s presidential rally was stopped in Niger
The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, rallied security agencies on Tuesday to stop the presidential campaign rally that was called by Senator [...]
Insecurity: Why lawmakers have refused to impeach Buhari – Nigerian Senator
Mohammed Sani Musa, senator representing Niger east, says this is not the time for a motion seeking the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Sp [...]
Boko Haram imposes VAT, income tax on residents in Shiroro, Niger State
Boko Haram insurgents have begun generating revenue in Niger State by imposing VAT and income taxes on residents in the Shiroro local government a [...]
Buhari names Abuja expressway after outgoing president of Niger Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari has named a road in the federal capital territory (FCT) after President Issoufou Mahamadou of Niger Republic.
At a cerem [...]
Niger’s outgoing president, Issoufou wins Mo Ibrahim prize
Mahamadou Issoufou, who is stepping down as president of coup-prone Niger after two terms in office, has won Africa’s top prize for leadership.
Iss [...]
Abducted Kagara schoolboys regain freedom
The students abducted from Government Science College, Kagara, Niger state, have been freed by their abductors.
About 27 of the students and 12 ot [...]
Moh’d Bazoum defeats incumbent, Ousmane in Niger presidential election
Niger's ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum has won the presidential election with 55.75% of the vote, beating former President Mahamane Ousmane, th [...]
Kagara school abduction: 27 students, three teachers, others missing — Niger govt
No fewer than 42 people, including 27 students, were kidnapped when bandits attacked Government Science Secondary School, Kagara in Niger State.
Th [...]