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August 6, 2016
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Boko Haram: EU provides additional €12.5m aid for IDPs

The European Commission has said it would give an additional €12.5m as humanitarian aid to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon as a result of Boko Haram activities. The EC in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the additional aid became necessary as activities of the terrorist group has severely... Read More
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July 12, 2016
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10 killed in Niger as Fulani herdsmen, farmers clash [DETAILS]

More than 10 people have been reportedly killed in a clash between suspected Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Bokuta village, Bosso Local Government Area, and Tungan Mallam village in the Paikoro LGA, Niger state. According to The Punch, six people are believed to have been killed in Bokuta, while another four died at the Tungan... Read More
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July 9, 2016
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. BBOG group slams President Buhari Activist group, BringBackOurGirls, has decried the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to address all of the problems raised during their meeting with him. 2. Oliseh, NFF in war of words Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)... Read More
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June 2, 2016
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Senate intervenes in plight of Lead poison ravaged Shikira town

In April 2015, 28 children died in Shikira village, in Rafi LGA of Niger state, after drinking water poisoned by lead. The victims had lead levels 17 to 22 times higher than the limits established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The access routes to Shikira Village in Rafi local government area of Niger state,... Read More
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May 22, 2016
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Wizkid sells out another stadium (PHOTOS)

Fresh off his BET award nomination, Wizkid supposedly sold out another stadium last night. The starboy who is on a world tour thrilled fans at the 30,000 capacity Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey, Niger which is home to the Menas a.k.a the Niger national soccer team. Wizkid then tweeted that he has indeed sold out the stadium Just sold... Read More
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May 16, 2016
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“We are not at war” | Ijaw association responds to Odua Defenders Union

Following the threat made by the Oodua Defenders Union (ODU) to the Niger Delta Avengers, the Ijaw Development Association (IDA) has berated the Yoruba group for the threat of attack on Ijaw people in the South-West. The Ijaw group reminded the ODU that there is a history of peace between the Ijaw and the Yoruba which should not be... Read More
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May 16, 2016
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“It is nonsensical” | Ijaw Youth Council says Jonathan has nothing to do with Avengers

The Ijaw Youths Council Worldwide has rejected the notion by an ex-militant, Israel Akpodoro, that former President Goodluck Jonathan founded the Niger Delta Avengers, a militant group that has claimed responsibility for pipelin vandalism. In a statement on Sunday, May 15, the IYC spokesperson, Eric Omare said it was ridiculous to imagine that Jonathan who... Read More
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May 15, 2016
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Wizkid and L.A.X dab it out with fans at concert in Malaysia (PHOTOS)

Wizkid performed in Malaysia last night at the African Music Concert. The event which was held at the Grand Seasons Hotel ballroom Kuala Lumpur saw the Starboy and his other label mate, L.A.X thrill fans at the concert alongside other African acts. Here are some photos from the show as shared by Wizkid and L.A.X... Read More
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May 11, 2016
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The rampaging herdsmen are not Fulani, they are aliens – Agric Minister

The Minister of State for Agriculture, Heineken Lokpobiri, during a public hearing on the recent attacks by herdsmen in the country at the National Assembly in Abuja, declared that the marauding herdsmen are not Nigerians. Heineken revealed that most of the herdsmen arrested by security forces could not speak any Nigerian language and they were... Read More
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April 28, 2016
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REPORT: Death, destruction and the herdsmen

The following is a report conducted by SB Morgen, on the menace of Fulani herdsmen. Introduction In the early hours of Monday, April 25th, 2016, destruction was unleashed upon Ukpabi-Nimbo, a sleepy village in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State. Scores of heavily armed Fulani herdsmen executed a ferocious attack on the community, killing dozens and... Read More
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January 10, 2016
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From Gambia to Niger, Davido sells out another 30,000 capacity stadium (PHOTOS)

While he’s having baby mama drama back at home, Davido has been selling out stadiums on the road. His latest being at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey, Niger in the wee hours of this morning where he sold out the 30,000 capacity stadium which is home to the Menas a.k.a the Niger national soccer team. Check... Read More
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October 11, 2015
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The 8 deadliest attacks of Boko Haram since Buhari became President

by Desmond Akatugba Boko Haram insurgents have been on rampant rampage in recent months, with various bomb attacks taking place in several parts of the North East, and many lives snatched untimely. It is more worrying that the insurgents have spread out into towns just as the nation’s armed forces are flushing them out of their... Read More
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October 4, 2015
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Suicide bombers kill 5 civilians, 1 policeman in Niger

Boko Haram insurgents have carried out two suicide bombings in Niger state. Five civilians and a policeman wee reported dead in Sunday’s attack in Diffa. According to an eyewitness: “There were 10 deaths in total: a policeman, five civilians and the four suicide bombers.” “Apparently, the assailants, all armed with explosive belts, were going after military targets... Read More
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August 27, 2015
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Pay attention, there’s death in the mines

The drums of death beat faster as the drilling machines dig deeper. The deaths recorded from communities hosting mining activities continue to sky-rocket, but the society maintains a sustained indifference: hear the tale, mourn the dead, and move on. Nothing more is done to avert the potential ‘death candidates’ in several mining host communities across... Read More
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August 1, 2015
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Women in Niger Republic are barred from wearing the Islamic veil

Niger Republic has barred people from wearing the full Islamic veil because of its use in recent terrorist attacks in the country. “Women in the region are forbidden from wearing the full veil until further notice, in order to prevent suicide attacks by Boko Haram,” Diffa mayor Hankouraou Biri-Kassoum said. Niger is not the first country... Read More
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July 14, 2015
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US promises continuous support for fight against Boko Haram

The United States has condemned the recent string of suicide bomb attacks by the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger. The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria said in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday  that the horrific and indiscriminate attacks clearly  highlight the fact that the group’s brutality and barbarism know no bounds.... Read More
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May 20, 2015
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Journalist arrested for collaborating with Boko Haram

by Temitope Onitiju A journalist and human rights activist, Moussa Tchangari has been arrested in Niger for working with Boko Haram insurgents. Tchangari was arrested on Monday and charged with criminal links to the terrorist group Boko Haram. Tchangari’s organisation Alternative Espace Citoyen has been critical of the humanitarian crisis in southeastern Niger, where the... Read More
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April 13, 2015
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#NigeriaDecides: Finally, Abubakar Bello becomes Niger governor-elect

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate Abubakar Sani Bello has been declared the winner of the 2015 governorship election in Niger State. Declaring Abubakar Bello as the winner in the results announced about 3:40 am on Monday, the Chief Returning Officer, Abdulganiyu Ambali, said Bello scored 593, 702 votes to defeat... Read More
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April 8, 2015
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‘I’d rather resign from politics than join them’ – This governor really dislikes APC

by Panshak Ibrahim We’ve discovered today that the governor of Niger state, Aliyu Babangida, really does despise the All Progressives Congress party. On Wednesday, April 8, Aliyu stated that he would rather ditch politics rather leave the Peoples Democratic Party for APC. According to the governor, those who are making such moves are “suffering from poverty of... Read More
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April 2, 2015
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25 – The number of people that died while celebrating Buhari’s win

by James Sambo According to Vanguard’s report, not less than 25 people died in Abuja, Kano, Makurdi and Kontagora on Wednesday, April 1, while celebrating the victory of President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). 17 people reportedly died in Kano, four died in Abuja, three in Kontagora, Niger State while one person was reported dead in Makurdi,... Read More
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March 30, 2015
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#NigeriaDecides: Buhari wins in Kogi, on course to clinch Niger

by Pandhak Ibrahim Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari (retd) has been announced the winner of the March 28 Presidential elections in Kogi State. The State Collation Officer, Prof. Adikwu Michael, who is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, made the announcement at the State headquarters of the Independent National... Read More
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March 22, 2015
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Chad, Niger troops reportedly ‘begging’ Nigerian soldiers to occupy recaptured towns

by Panshak Ibrahim Troops from Chad and Niger, who are part of the joint operation against Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East are reportedly begging their Nigerian counterparts to take over from them, towns recaptured from the sect. A report published in the New York Times on Friday, said foreign troops had taken journalists on... Read More
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March 17, 2015
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“If Boko Haram is ready to talk, we should talk” – OBJ preaches carrot-and-stick

by Kolapo Olapoju According to former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, have legitimate grievances. Obasanjo spoke to IBTimes United Kingdom on Monday, March 16, during a global education conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He said: “They (Boko Haram) have legitimate grievances. We don’t need anyone to tell us that... Read More
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March 9, 2015
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Chad, Niger Soldiers have entered Nigeria to fight Boko Haram

by Panshak Ibrahim According to the Chadian military, army vehicles full of soldiers crossed the border into northeast Nigeria, on Monday, March 9. Brigadier General Zakaria Ngobongue of Chad, revealed to AFP that his soldiers, alongside troops from Niger, had entered Nigeria. He, however, declined to give details about the ongoing operation. Meanwhile, witnesses in... Read More
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