The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS becomes effective from Jan. 29th, the commission stated on Wednesday. The commission’s spokesperson, Joel Ahofodji, explained that it is in line…
Worried by the number of persons reportedly lost to repeated incidences of tanker explosions in parts of the country, between September 2024 and now, currently standing at 265 souls, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, set up a high-powered committee mandated…
On Monday, January 6, 2025, Malama Aisha passed away. She was the wife of the late Umar Mohammed Alfa, a healthcare worker who was tragically killed by gang members in the Fadikpe neighborhood of Minna, Niger State. Recall that on…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command says its operatives have successfully tracked and recovered vehicles stolen from Abuja. A statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said a vehicle belonging to one Onyeka Vincent was…
The Federal Government, on Saturday, refuted claims made by Nigerien authorities that it played a role in the December 13 attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline in Gaya, Dosso Region, Niger Republic. In a statement issued by the spokesperson for…
…Says ECOWAS will not tolerate unconstitutional govts in W’Africa In a firm stance towards restoring peace and stability in West Africa, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will prioritise diplomacy over…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja said the interest and welfare of the citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remain priority for leaders of ECOWAS, assuring that wisdom and diplomacy will make the difference in reintegrating the…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that customers from Benin Republic, Niger, and Togo owe the country $5.79 million for electricity supply in the second quarter of this year. The commission disclosed this in its latest quarterly report…
Niger State Government has emphasized that the ongoing screening exercise for political appointees is mandatory. Out of approximately 4,000 appointees, only those who successfully pass the screening will receive their salaries. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Binta Mamman,…
By Aminu Garko, Kano Sen. Sani Musa (APC- Niger East), on Monday rejected the proposed establishment of state Police in the country, saying the outfit will be subjected to ‘political abuse.’ Musa speaking to newsmen shortly after the deliberations at…
