Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Niger

May 31, 2026

Third Anniversary: Amnesty slams Tinubu govt over insecurity, alleged disregard for human rights

The organisation decried the abduction of schoolchildren in Borno and Oyo states, accusing the Tinubu-led government of failure to protect lives and property.

President Bola Tinubu
May 29, 2026

Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, Kano, Cross River, Enugu high-risk areas for Ebola virus outbreak: NCDC

Nigeria has activated its national Emergency Operations Centre, currently operating in alert mode while coordinating preparedness activities, according to NCDC.

May 27, 2026

Niger: Police say 27 suspected thugs apprehended, weapons recovered

Twenty-seven alleged thugs have been nabbed, and dangerous weapons and illicit substances have been recovered by the police in Niger.

Police say 27 suspected thugs apprehended, weapons recovered
May 27, 2026

ADC suspends collation of presidential primary results

The African Democratic Congress has suspended the collation of its presidential primary election results.

Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
May 27, 2026

Niger: Aliko Dangote Foundation distributes rice to vulnerable households

The Aliko Dangote Foundation on Tuesday distributed 25,000 bags of 10kg rice to vulnerable households across the 25 LGAs.

Aliko Dangote Foundation distributing rice
May 25, 2026

600 officers, 16 vehicles ready for sallah traffic emergency, control in Niger: FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 600 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration across Niger.

Road Safety Officiers
May 24, 2026

Collation of primary election results begins as APC prepares to present certificate of return to Tinubu

Voting concluded on Saturday across 8,809 wards in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

President Bola Tinubu
May 20, 2026

Gov Bago cautions APC flag bearers, urges unity, reconciliation in Niger

Governor Umaru Bago has cautioned candidates for the House of Representatives and Senate not to assume they have won the main elections.

Gov. Umaru Bago
May 18, 2026

Niger completes transportation of 2,281 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

Niger has completed transporting the 2,281 pilgrims for the 2026 hajj.

NIGERIAN PILGRIMS IN SAUDI