Tag: niger
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Despite Nig’s denial, Niger military presdent insists France Backing Nig to establish terrorist centres in Sokoto, others
General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger Republic Head of State, has accused France of planning to establish a terrorist operational center in Gaba, a forested area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Tiani further alleged that the Nigerian government is aware of these intentions and has been complicit in France’s destabilization efforts in the region. According to Tiani, France…
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NAF destroys bandit kingpin’s residence, arms depot
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Component of “Operation Fansan Yamma” has killed several terrorists in an airstrike on a terrorist kingpin’s residence in Palele, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This is contained in a statement by the NAF Director, Public Relations and Information
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NAF airstrikes kill over 28 terrorists in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch on Wednesday, eliminated no fewer than 28 terrorists in strikes at Bassa, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Capt. Kabiru Ali, on Thursday in Abuja.
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Niger govt. condemns bandits’ attack on Anguwan Mai-Giro community
Mr Yakubu Garba, Acting Governor of Niger, has condemned bandits’ attack on Anguwan Mai-Giro community, a border community between Shiroro and Rafi Local Government Areas of the state. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi, Chief Press Secretary t
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Gov Bago condemns burning of RCCG church in Niger
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has condemned the burning of the Redeemed Christian Church of God by suspected hoodlums in Kontagora town. Bago, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Print Media, Aisha Wakaso, issued on Sunday in Minna, described the attack on the Church “as mindless and cowardly.”
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Watch as massive crowd joins nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest in Niger state
Videos have emerged showing the massive crowd in Niger State that came out to join the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. This turnout occurred despite Governor Umar Bako of Niger State assuring the world that there would be no protests in the state because he had released food from the strategic reserve, resulting in a 50% reduction…
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Protests: 4 persons die in Niger
Four persons have reportedly been killed while some sustained injuries on Thursday at the ongoing ‘endbad governance’ protests in Suleja, Niger. The deceased were said to have been killed by stray bullets while the security operatives
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Despite pleas to return, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso military leaders celebrate divorce from ECOWAS
…endorse Confederation Treaty Despite pleas to return, the military regimes of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso marked their divorce from the rest of West Africa Saturday, with Niger’s ruling general saying the junta-led countries have “turned their backs on” the regional bloc. Notably, Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said in late May that reconciliation…
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Niger deputy gov, Garba Yakubu loses wife
Niger State Deputy Governor, Garba Yakubu has lost his wife, Zainab Yakubu, in Minna, the state capital. According to Channels Television, a spokesperson for the deputy governor, Ummikaltumi Kuta, said Zainab died after a brief illness in Minna on Tuesday.
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Disregard reports of explosion at Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Station – Police reacts
The Police Command in Niger, has debunked online media reports of an explosion at the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Station. SP Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson of the Command, disclosed this on Monday in Minna, that the news