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Niger

October 7, 2025

Niger deputy governor loses younger brother

Umar Garba, the chief imam of Rafin-Kuka and the younger brother of Niger’s Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, has passed away at 46.

Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba
September 23, 2025

Niger govt, UNICEF train research, statistics directors on budget planning for vulnerable

She added that the workshop would enable DPRS to moblise resources beyond government allocations and establish effective monitoring and evaluation systems.

Governor Umaru Bago
September 23, 2025

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger withdraw from ICC

They underlined their aim to uphold the protection of human rights in line with their values.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leaders
September 16, 2025

Federal Polytechnic Bida suspends ASUP activities amid rising tension

The polytechnic’s registrar, Hussaini Enagi, said the council took the action “in view of the rising tension and prevailing negative security report.”

BIDA POLYTECHNIC
September 16, 2025

Police arrest four armed robbery suspects, recover stolen items in Niger

The police spokesperson named the suspects as Umar Abubakar, 24; Ibrahim Lawali, 18; Sirajo Musa, 25; and Adamu Lawal, 25.

Niger State
September 15, 2025

Latest Weather Advisory: NiMet forecasts three-day rain, thunderstorms

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

People with umbrellas under rain
September 11, 2025

Niger, Russia strengthen economic ties in agriculture, mining

Niger and Russia have moved to deepen economic cooperation in agriculture and mining as Governor Mohammed Bago received a delegation of Russian businessmen in Minna.

Governor Mohammed Bago and Russian businessmen
September 10, 2025

Youths seek recognition of Lake Chad Basin as Africa’s climate asset

Youths have called for the recognition of the Lake Chad Basin as a key asset in Africa’s climate agenda.

Africa climate Fellowship
September 5, 2025

Over 20 million Nigerians enrolled in health insurance: NHIA

Mr Abdullahi noted that the authority had increased the standards for accreditation.

NHIA logo
September 2, 2025

El-Rufai doubles down on allegations against ONSA, Kaduna government

Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has doubled down on his allegations against the Office of National Security Adviser and the Kaduna government.

Kaduna governor, El-Rufai, NSA