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10 Niger soldiers killed in jihadist attacks - Govt
Punch
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July 4, 2025
A double attack Friday by suspected jihadists near Niger’s western border with Burkina Faso left 10 troops dead, authorities said whilst stating that 41 attackers were also killed. The west African country, now run by a military junta, has been...
Police arrest two notorious kidnappers, armed robber in Niger
Daily Post
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July 4, 2025
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended two notorious kidnappers who had been wreaking havoc in communities in Bosso Local Government for culpable homicide, alongside an armed robber in the state. They include Sani Mohammed, aka Shawo, 22;...
Political IDPs have no direction, ideology, Tinubu warns stakeholders
The Sun Nigeria
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June 26, 2025
Commends Governor Sule’s leadership in Nasarawa From Abel Leonard, Lafia President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged stakeholders in Nasarawa State and across the country to disregard opposition forces working against his administration, describing them...
2027: Buhari’s loyalists move to stop Tinubu’s re-election bid
Daily Post
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July 4, 2025
As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu is facing growing resistance from within his own political family. This is just as key allies of former President Muhammadu Buhari, once united under the All Progressives...
Niger government commences distribution of N1bn to Mokwa flood victims
Daily Post
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June 26, 2025
The Niger State Government has commenced the disbursement of the sum of N1 billion in relief to victims of the recent flood that ravaged Madza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in Mokwa, Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. Flagging off the...
Niger stakeholders call for urgent collective action to mitigate effects of climate change
Daily Post
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June 26, 2025
Stakeholders in Niger State have called for immediate collective action to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, farmers, and the economy to ensure a sustainable future. They made the call during a collaborative meeting...
Mali military chief granted renewable five-year presidential term
Al Jazeera
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July 4, 2025
Mali’s military authorities have granted coup leader Assimi Goita a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without requiring an election. The country’s transitional parliament approved the move on Thursday,...
Mali junta leader gets renewable five-year term without elections
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a controversial bill granting junta leader General Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable without the need for elections. This follows recommendations from an April national conference of...
Nigeria: Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance
Zawya
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The Sokoto State Executive Council, led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved a series of far-reaching projects aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure, boosting security, and enhancing governance across the state. Briefing journalists...
Mali govt approves five more years in power for military leader Goita
TVC News Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s military leader, has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, renewable without elections. The junta commander, who has seized power twice, pledged to restore democracy last year, but...
Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Niger discussed development of cooperation
Turkmenportal
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad of the Republic of Niger Bakary Yaou Sangaré. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Sokoto State: 2 years of transformative governance by Gov Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto
The Sun Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
Prior to the emergence of His Excellency, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, FCNA, as the Governor of Sokoto State in May 29, 2023, he came with a vision to transform the State with a 9-Point Smart Agenda. This was designed to lift Sokoto to higher grounds....
Rivers ADC Talks Tough As APC Leader Joins Party In Niger
Leadership
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July 4, 2025
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has declared that it has become a credible alternative to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections in the state. ADC spokesman in...
Niger State Shuts IBB University Over Security Concerns
TVC News Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following recent security breaches and loss of lives within the university community. The directive was announced...
Niger shuts IBB varsity over security concerns after student's death
Punch
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June 25, 2025
The Governor, Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, due to security concerns. This is contained in a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar...
Cravinho: Insecurity in Nigeria, Sahel is Deeply Worrying to EU
This Day
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July 20, 2025
Recently, the European Union’s Special Representative for the Sahel, Joao Cravinho, visited Nigeria where he talked about strengthening collaboration with the country on regional security, development and governance, as part of a reflection on EU...
Niger shuts IBB University following security breaches
Prompt News Online
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June 26, 2025
The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai, due to a series of armed robbery attacks targeting students. In a statement released Wednesday night, the Secretary to the State...
Niger govt shuts IBB varsity over security breaches
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 26, 2025
The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following recent security breaches and the loss of lives within the university community. The directive was announced in a...
Niger attack: Soldiers, bandits in bloody clash in Niger
Daily Trust
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June 26, 2025
Many bandits and soldiers are feared dead in a gunfire exchange that happened on Tuesday at Kwanan-Dutse in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The bandits were said to have attacked the military base at Kwanan-Dutse, a few kilometers...
INEC Fixes August 16 For Bye-Elections In 12 States
National Network
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July 3, 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has fixed August 16 for the conduct of 16 constituency bye-elections in 12 states of the Federation. Accordingly, the commission stated that it would deploy 30,451 officials for the exercise. The...