Niger, Benin, Togo Remits N2.04bn Electricity Tariff to Nigeria
The West African trio of Niger, Benin, Togo has remitted a combined sum of N2.04bn as outstanding electricity bill purchased from Nigeria in the first quarter of 2020. This was…
Bad Weather Affects Air Assault as Terrorists People in Niger
More than 200 terrorists have attacked communities in Niger State's Kontagora, Mariga, and Rijau local government areas. In a convoy of about 100 motorcycles, they stormed the areas and killed…
Breaking: Nigeria to Import Fuel From Niger Republic
Nigeria has entered an agreement with Nigeria Republic to enable the oil rich African giants import petroleum products from it's tiny West African neighbors. This follows a bilateral agreement between…
Police Rescue 20 Abducted Victims in Niger
The police in Niger State foiled a bandit attack on Nasko in the state's Magama Local Government Area. DSP Wasiu Abiodun, the state spokesman, said on Sunday that scores of…
Bandits Raid Churches, Kills Pastor, Abducts Wife, Others in Niger
A pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All in Chikuba town, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Reverend Jeremiah Ibrahim, has been killed by suspected bandits. Reports say the…
UPDATED: Nigerian Air Force Confirms Aircraft Crash in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force on Monday confirmed the crash of one of its aircraft in Niger State. Daily Report Nigeria reports that the aircraft was on a casualty evacuation mission…
Two Die in Fatal Accident in Niger
By Ahmad Babangida, Minna An accident involving two vehicles has claimed the lives of three persons in Lambata areain Niger State. The accident involved an overloaded and overspeeding commercial trailer…
Police Shoot 12-Year-Old Boy, Grandmother Over Subsidy Palliatives in Niger
A 12-year-old boy and his grandmother have been shot by a police officer in Niger State. Daily Report Nigeria reports that the officer attached to Rijau Divisional Office perpetrated the…
Councillors Impeach LG Chairman Over Corruption in Niger
By Ahmad Babangida, Minna Eleven Councillors out of fifteen of Shiroro Local Government Council in Niger State, have impeached their Chairman, Sulaiman Dauda Chukuba. The impeachment of the Chairman was…
Niger Coup: France Withdraw Troops, Ambassador
France has decided to withdraw its ambassador and end all military cooperation with Niger following a coup. President Emmanuel Macron stated that France will imminently withdraw its ambassador from Niger,…