Tag: Niger
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 ...
4 dead as Fulani herdsmen, farmers face-off
A communal clash between members of the Fulani and Gwari tribes in Lambata, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State has ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
13 people ‘executed’ in Niger by Boko Haram
Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly executed thirteen people in Ala village, Niger state. The attack on Ala village in Diffa region ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘Boko Haram has killed 3,500 in 2015’
Amnesty International (AI), has released a report, where it was revealed that Boko Haram had killed at least 3,500 people since ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Buhari: Nigerians won’t regret electing me
President Muhammadu Buhari again assured Nigerians that he would do all within his powers to ensure that they do not ...
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 ...
EXCLUSIVE: How Boko Haram insurgents converged before capturing Bama (WATCH)
by Kolapo Olapoju Boko Haram insurgents from Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon converge as they prepare to seize control of ...
#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 ...
‘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. ...
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 ...
#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 ...
Guess how much Nigeria is paying Chad, Niger troops for Boko Haram war
by Kolapo Olapoju According to an investigation by Punch newspapers, Nigeria is paying through her nose for the funding of ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
Protesters in Cameroon hit the streets, call Shekau a coward
by Kolapo Olapoju Thousands of people took to the streets of Cameroon’s capital on Saturday, February 28, to protest against ...
ECOWAS gets support from ECCAS to fight Boko Haram
by Laila Ibrahim The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on Monday met with President Goodluck Jonathan seeking to ...
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy