AGS NEWS – Kindhearted Nigerians came together to help a mentally challenged woman birth her baby girl in Suleja, Niger state on Wednesday, May 29. The kind Nigerians had seen the pregnant mentally challenged woman in pain while trying to … Continue reading Good Samaritans help mentally challenged woman deliver her baby by the roadside in Niger state
AGS NEWS – The tragic death of a 33-year-old photographer, Zacheaus Salawadeen, has shocked the community in Niger State. Salawadeen, a father of three and Special Assistant on Communication in the Office of the Political Adviser to the Niger State … Continue reading Photographer affiliated with Niger state governor’s office killed by unknown assailants
AGS NEWS – Soldiers fired shots as suspected hoodlums seized trucks carrying food supplies in Niger State’s Suleja area, causing chaos on February 22, 2024. Witnesses reported that trailers from Abuja to Kaduna were obstructed by the hoodlums, who stole … Continue reading Soldiers open fire as hoodlums hijack trucks, loot food in Niger state
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has refuted circulating reports claiming that the state has imposed a ban on alcoholic drinks. In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, Governor Bago clarified that neither he nor his aides issued any directive … Continue reading Niger state government debunks report on ban of alcohol
Niger State has laid to rest 10 victims, including eight children, of the tragic boat accident that occurred last Thursday. The bodies were interred in accordance with Islamic rites, with images shared by the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) … Continue reading Mass burial for children killed in tragic boat accident in Niger
The Nigerian Senate has deferred deliberation on a motion proposing the reopening of the borders between Nigeria and Niger. Following the ousting of Niger’s civilian government, the Nigerian government closed all borders with Niger and halted power supply to the … Continue reading Senate withdraws motion to reopen Nigeria-Niger border
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the withdrawal of France’s ambassador and troops from Niger in response to the July coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. France has approximately 1,500 troops stationed in Niger, and the new military rulers had … Continue reading France set to withdraw ambassador and troops from Niger
the military authorities in Niger Republic have invalidated more than 990 diplomatic passports held by individuals with ties to the former government, both nationals and foreigners. This move comes as part of the post-regime change measures. The country’s foreign ministry … Continue reading Niger junta invalidates 1,000 diplomatic passports tied to ousted regime
French President Emmanuel Macron has declined a proposal put forth by Niger’s military junta to withdraw French soldiers following a coup that strained relations between the two nations. Tensions between Niger and its former colonial ruler escalated after the revolution … Continue reading Macron refuses junta’s request to withdraw troops from Niger
An unknown individual, suspected of being a vandal, met an unfortunate end as he was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal transformer cables within the Niger State Printing Press premises in Minna. The lifeless body of the man was discovered … Continue reading Man electrocuted while trying to steal transformer cable
A passenger boat traveling along the Niger River in northern Mali was attacked on Thursday by suspected jihadists, according to the Malian army. The attack targeted a Comanav boat, an operator running ferry services between cities along the river. At … Continue reading Jihadists target passenger boat on Mali’s Niger river
The military leaders of Niger Republic have taken a significant step by reopening the nation’s airspace to all commercial flights, as reported by a spokesperson from the transport ministry on Monday, according to information provided by Reuters. This move comes … Continue reading Niger junta’s decision to reopen airspace eases ECOWAS pressure
Niger’s military government has escalated its criticism of France, accusing Paris of “blatant interference” for supporting the country’s ousted president, President Mohamed Bazoum. Bazoum, a French ally, was detained by his guard on July 26, and France’s statements in support … Continue reading Niger military regime accuses France of “Blatant Interference” in affairs
Niger’s recent military junta, which assumed control of the country last month, announced its decision on Thursday to withdraw the French ambassador’s diplomatic immunity and direct the police to expel him from the country. Sylvain Itte’s visa and those of … Continue reading Niger’s junta orders police to remove French ambassador
President Bola Tinubu has given his endorsement for a group of Islamic leaders, known as Ulama, to revisit Niger Republic to engage in additional rounds of dialogue with the current coup leaders. This decision was made on Thursday following a … Continue reading Tinubu dispatches islamic leaders to Niger republic for further dialogue
The African Union has taken action in response to the coup in Niger, which occurred on July 26th, urging its member states to refrain from actions that would legitimize the junta’s rule. The African Union also distanced itself from the … Continue reading African Union takes action against Niger after military coup
Troops from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their commitment to forming a standby force ready to intervene in Niger Republic if diplomatic efforts fail to reverse the recent coup and reinstate civilian rule. During a … Continue reading ECOWAS prepared to confront Niger junta if diplomacy talks fails
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the killings of Nigerien soldiers in an attack carried out by suspected jihadist groups. The incident occurred near Niger’s western border with Mali, resulting in the tragic deaths of … Continue reading ECOWAS strongly condemns soldiers’ killings in Niger republic
President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed on Tuesday that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will not lift the sanctions imposed on the Niger junta, despite their expressed willingness to negotiate with the regional bloc to address the crisis in … Continue reading Niger Crisis Deepens: ECOWAS strengthens sanctions, junta presses for power supply
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, conveyed that Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the significance of achieving a peaceful solution to the recent coup in Niger during a phone conversation on Tuesday. The junta took control of Niger through a coup … Continue reading Mali junta engages in dialogue with Russia regarding Niger coup
Former President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger is facing charges of high treason and jeopardizing both national and international security due to his interactions with foreign leaders and international organizations, as announced by the Niger junta. The junta’s spokesperson, Colonel Amadou … Continue reading Niger junta to prosecute ex president for treason
The closure of borders in the northern region due to the Niger coup has led to a weekly revenue loss of N13 billion for northern traders, as reported by Ibrahim Dandakata, the Arewa Economic Forum’s chairman. Livestock trading contribute greatly … Continue reading Northern traders lose N13 billion weekly due to Niger border closure
A significant gathering of coup supporters took place near a French military base in Niger, signaling escalating tensions just after West African leaders revealed plans to assemble a “standby” force aimed at reinstating the deposed leader. The ex-president’s deteriorating detention … Continue reading Coup supporters stage protest near French military base in Niger
Burkina Faso’s government, currently led by a junta, has taken the decision to suspend one of the nation’s highly regarded radio stations, Radio Omega, following the broadcast of an interview that was considered disrespectful to Niger’s new military leadership. The … Continue reading Burkina Faso’s junta suspends radio station for criticizing Niger’s leadership
The African Union (AU) has expressed grave concern over the reported dire conditions of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum’s detention, denouncing the treatment by coup leaders as “unacceptable.” The head of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, stated that subjecting a … Continue reading African Union condemns treatment of Bazoum by Niger coup leaders
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