The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather prediction alert, warning of the likelihood of heat stress and thunderstorms across various parts of the country on Saturday. The agency made the predictions in its Weather Report released in Abuja on…
Niger’s junta to lead joint security effort against extremist violence
A joint security force announced by the juntas ruling Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to fight the worsening extremist violence in their Sahel region countries faces a number of challenges that cast doubt on its effectiveness, analysts said Thursday. Niger’s…
We’re worried by rising living costs, Niger, Kano protests – FG
The Federal Government has expressed worry over the rising prices of food and commodities in the country, which led to protests in Niger and Kano, respectively. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun spoke during…
Ecowas: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit West African bloc
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced they are leaving the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas). The junta-led countries had already been suspended from the bloc, which has been urging them to return to democratic rule. The three…
Nigeria backs African Union, Islamic world to secure stability and prosperity for Africa
President Bola Tinubu has asserted Nigeria’s unwavering support for the African Union (AU) and the Islamic world in their efforts to secure stability and prosperity for Africa. According to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media…
Mali’s president confirms call with Putin about Niger coup
Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita said on Tuesday that he had spoken on the phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation in Niger, where a junta seized power in a coup last month. Putin “stressed the importance of…
Peter Obi identifies key measures for ECOWAS in Niger Republic
The presidential candidate on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to allow Niger return to democracy via its national institutions. In a statement…
Border: We’ll abide by agreement with neighbours – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday expressed willingness of his administration to implement the decision of the tripartite committee, made up of Nigeria, Benin and Niger, on the partial closure of the country’s land border as soon as the report is…
Mali army loses 24 soldiers in Niger border attack (BBC)
Twenty-four soldiers have been killed in an attack by militants in eastern Mali, the country’s army has said. Another 29 were also injured during a joint operation between troops from Mali and Niger in the Gao border region. Mali’s army…
Banditry: Army bans motorcycles in Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, four others (Punch)
The Nigerian Army has banned the use of motorcycles within the hinterland and forests of seven states. The states are: Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kebbi and Niger. The Army said it observed the use of motorcycles by bandits, kidnappers,…
