Niger

Niger deputy governor loses younger brother

Umar Garba, the Chief Imam of Rafin-Kuka, and the younger brother of Niger Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba has died at the age of 46. This was contained in statement by Hajiya Ummulkhatume Abdullahi, Press Secretary to Niger Deputy Governor in…

Bandits abduct Commissioner, 7 NSIEC staff in Niger

By Baba Alfa, Minna The grave insecurity situation in Niger State escalated on Monday morning when a Commissioner and seven workers of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) were abducted by suspected bandits. The attack occurred close to the…

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger announce withdrawal from ICC

The West African States of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), stating they no longer recognise its jurisdiction. The three military-led countries accused the court of arbitrarily prosecuting war crimes and…

African Countries older than 50yrs

African Countries older than 50yr Over the past half-century, Africa has witnessed a remarkable journey of self-determination. By 2025, the vast majority of African nations are celebrating over 50 years of independence! 🌍🎉 Here is a list of African countries…