Tag: boat, niger
Niger boat mishap: 30 bodies recovered, 65 rescued, seven still missing
It was a tragic weekend for some families in Niger state as they lost their loved ones in a boat mishap. So far,divers have recovered the bodies of 30...
How 65 communities in Niger signed N20m peace deal with Boko Haram
Residents of 65 communities in Niger State have resorted to negotiating and signing a peace deal with Boko Haram to avoid future raids by the insurgents, FIJ can...
Niger State mourns Emir of Kagara
The Secretary to the Government of Niger State, Ahmed Matane has described the death of Malam Salihu Tanko, the Emir of Kagara on Tuesday, in Rafi Local...
FG to begin repatriation of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon, Niger, Chad
The Federal Government on Wednesday said all was set to begin repatriation of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon, Niger and Chad back home. Sen. Basheer Mohammed,...
Banditry: Niger police arrest village head, 10 others
The Niger State Police Command has arrested the village head of Tungan-Iliya and 10 other persons over alleged banditry in Mashegu Local Government Area of the state....
Boko Haram again: Kills 51 Nigerian refugees in Tumur, Niger
Maiduguri is in the news for the wrong reasons again as Boko haram terrorists have attacked Tumur Town, a community in Niger Republic, which houses more than 40,000...
Extension of rail to Niger is for economic benefits – FG
The Federal Government says it approves the extension of rail construction from Lagos-Kano-Katsina to Maradi in Niger Republic for economic and commercial benefits. The...
Nigeria capable of dealing with bandits in Niger, Kaduna, Katsina, others
The Presidency has assured Nigerians, again, that the nation’s armed forces are capable of dealing with the challenges of banditry and terrorism urging more patience...
