Niger Insecurity: 26 kidnapped women still in captivity since February over unpaid ransom

PANDEF rejects ACF claim, says Niger Delta most marginalised

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has dismissed claims by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) that the North is being marginalised under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying, “Our resources feed the nation, while resources from other geopolitical …

PANDEF rejects ACF claim, says only Niger Delta endures marginalisation

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has stated that the Niger Delta is the only region in Nigeria that can rightfully claim marginalisation or impoverishment. PANDEF was responding to a Thursday remark made by the Arewa Consultative Forum to President Bola Tinubu, …

NECO adds Niger Republic, Guinea to list of foreign schools accredited for SSCE, BECE

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited additional foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).This is contained in a statement by NECO’s Acting Director, …

Seven Farmers, Vigilante Killed, 50 Bags Of Maize Burnt By Bandits In Niger

A gruesome attack by suspected bandits in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, has left at least seven farmers, including a vigilante, dead. The bandits also set ablaze a truck containing 50 bags of maize, which the victims had harvested …

EU recalls envoy from Niger for consultations in Brussels

  The European Union has recalled its ambassador from Niamey, Niger’s capital, for meetings in Brussels, following disagreements with the country’s transitional authorities over EU humanitarian aid for flood victims in the West African country. The EU said …

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes going for victory against Ikorodu City — Mohammed

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed is full of excitement ahead of his team’s home clash against Ikorodu City. The Ikon Allah Boys will entertain Ikorodu City at the Bako Kontagaro Stadium, Minna on Sunday. Tornadoes lost 1-0 to El-Kanemi …

I arrived in Ghana camp and was sent home the same day – Najeeb Yakubu on choosing Niger over Ghana

Former Ghana youth international Najeeb Yakubu has opened up about the experiences that led him to switch nationality and play for Niger. Najeeb helped Niger secure a 1-1 draw before beating the Black Stars 2-1 to finish third in Group F in the Africa Cup …

EU Recalls Envoy To Junta-Run Niger — Spokesperson

  The European Union said on Saturday it had recalled its envoy from Niger, saying the ruling junta had questioned the way the bloc delivered aid to the West African country. “The EU has therefore decided to recall its ambassador to Niamey for …

Sacked, Trained Alone, Lost Passport: How Ghana U-17 star Najeeb ended up naturalising for Niger

Former Ghana U-17 defender Najeeb Yakubu has shared details of what he said was unfair treatment he experienced, which ultimately led him to pledge allegiance to Niger. Najeeb revealed that during his youth national team career, he often felt like an …