Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers due in Moscow for talks

Abidjan – The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are due in Moscow this week for the first talks between their countries’ newly created confederation and Russia, they said in a statement. The three Sahelian countries are led by juntas who …

Niger junta releases 50 people including ministers linked to 2010 coup

Niger's Junta has announced on Tuesday that it released 50 people linked to a 2010 coup attempt in the country.   The announcement comes just two months after General Abdourahamane Tchiani was officially sworn in as Niger's President at the ' …

Niger Junta Releases Former Ministers, Keeps Ex-President in Detention

Niger’s ruling junta announced on Tuesday that it has released around 50 individuals, including former government ministers, in line with recommendations from a national conference held in February. The released individuals include ex-oil minister Mahamane …

Niger Junta Frees Former Officials, Soldiers In Line With National Conference Recommendations

The freed individuals include former ministers, a diplomat, a journalist, and soldiers accused of participating in a 2010 coup attempt. However, despite calls from international bodies, ousted former president Mohamed Bazoum remains in detention. “These …

Niger Exits Regional Anti-terror Force, Raising Security Concerns

Tinubu declares Niger Delta Sports Festival open today

NOW Officials of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), yesterday, revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lead dignitaries to the flag-off of the games sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). 1 day ago Southampton manager Ivan …

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso foreign ministers to visit Russia this week

The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to visit Moscow this week as the Sahel nations work to deepen their ties with Russia, according to a joint statement from their foreign ministries on Tuesday. The three West African nations, …

Niger junta frees ministers of overthrown government

General Abdourahamane Tiani, former head of the presidential guard, came to power in Niger in a 2023 coup - Copyright AFP - Niger’s junta said Tuesday it had freed around 50 people, including ministers from the government it toppled in July 2023, in line …

President Tinubu to Lead Dignitaries to Opening Ceremony of Niger Delta Sports Festival 

•Phyno, Eben to perform for the 3,500 athletes and officials in Uyo  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to officially flag off the much- anticipated inaugural edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) sponsored by the Niger Delta Development …

Niger exits multinational joint task force

1 day ago Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command has apprehended a male school teacher, identified as Ahmadan Rufai Akorede, for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old female pupil in Ilesa. Corps Public Relations Officer, …