German researcher urges FG to dredge River Niger for economic prosperity

A German researcher and cultural anthropologist, Dr. Richard Kuba, has called on the federal government of Nigeria to invest in the dredging of river Niger  to enable the country harness the abundant economic  potentials of  the  river. Dr. Kuka who had  …

Niger Delta Games: NDDC plans sports revival in region

The Niger Delta Development Commission is set to take sports in the region to the next level with the Niger Delta Games, after their strides in infrastructural development, the Games consultant Itiako Ikpokpo has stated. Ikpokpo said the event, which holds …

Niger govt to distribute 1,000 trucks of grains at subsidised rates for Ramadan

The Niger State Government has announced its plan to distribute 1,000 trucks of assorted grains at subsidized rates across all 25 Local Government Areas of the State to support residents during the forthcoming Ramadan season. This initiative was disclosed …

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Niger Holds National Convention to Plan Transition to Civilian Rule

Niger’s military government has launched a four-day national convention in Niamey to set a timeline for a return to civilian rule following the 2023 coup. Led by traditional leader Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingareye, the commission includes former ministers, …

Niger Delta farmers cry out to Tinubu, govs: Stop herders from destroying farms 

By Emma Amaize, South-South Regional Editor, Sam Oyadongha, Ozioruva Aliu, Dan Abia, Ochuko Akuopha Farmers and other stakeholders of the South-South region have called on President Bola Tinubu and governors of the oil states to stop herders from invading …

Arewa youths condemn Rarara’s music, say song creating animosity between Nigeria, Niger

The New Arewa Youth Movement (NAYM) has strongly criticized a recent song by Dauda Kahutu Rarara, a popular musician associated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing him of fueling animosity between Nigerians and Nigeriens. In a statement …

Niger Delta People’s Assembly Protest Over Systematic Marginalisation Of Appointment Into NDDC

Gridlock paralysed the popular East-West Road in Ughelli yesterday as the Niger Delta People’s Assembly (NDPA) staged a protest against what they described as the systematic marginalisation of Delta State in the appointment of the Managing Director (MD) of …

Cautious optimism as Niger Republic begins journey back to democracy

Niger’s military regime is organising a “national convention” from today, February 15 to 19, notably intended to set the duration of the transition period that began with the 2023 overthrow of civilian President Mohamed Bazoum.   The interior ministry had …

Kidnapped Abuja varsity student found in Niger State

By Yahaya Isah A 36-year-old kidnapped student of Veritas University, Abuja, identified as Cornelius Damulak has been rescued by the police in Niger State after she escaped from her abductors. This is contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations …