Niger State Government Pioneers Inclusive Early Childhood Education with Comprehensive Teacher Training Program

In a transformative move to enhance the quality of education and promote inclusivity in its school system, the Niger State Government has launched a groundbreaking initiative to train teachers in inclusive early childhood education (ECE). This...

Niger Government Fails In Out-Of-Court Settlement With Badeggi FM As Judge Recuses Self

The move for an out-of-court settlement in the case between the Niger State government and private radio station, Badeggi FM, has collapsed, prompting the presiding judge to indicate his withdrawal from the matter. The case, with suit number...

AFRICA UPDATE: UNGA 78; Niger Representative Not Recognized

Outcry as Niger orders preachers to obtain licence

The Niger State Government has banned unlicensed religious preaching across the state, directing that anyone who wishes to preach must first obtain official authorisation. The Director-General of the Niger State Religious Affairs Department, Umar...

Morocco set to protect their perfect record as they host Niger

Morocco will set out to protect the only 100% record left in the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers when they renew hostilities with Niger at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Friday night. A 2-1 victory in the most recent edition of this fixture saw the...

Peter Obi mourns victims of Niger boat accident

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Thursday expressed sorrow over a boat mishap in Borgu, Niger State, that reportedly killed more than 30 people. The tragic accident occurred on September 2, when a boat carrying about 90...

Hijab-wearing gunmen kidnap two as soldiers kill Kogi bandit leader

Two persons have been abducted in Niger State by gunmen who disguised themselves in hijab, even as troops of the Nigerian Army neutralised a notorious bandit leader and several of his fighters in Kogi State. The kidnap incident occurred on Friday...

UPDATE: Niger boat mishap death toll hits 30, 58 passengers rescued so far – NEMA

No fewer than 30 passengers died during the boat mishap which occurred in Gausawa Community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday. According to the update provided by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday, 58...

NPFL: Remo Stars Climb to the Top After Beating Warri Wolves 

Defending champions Remo Stars have climbed to the top of the NPFL table after a 1-0 home win over Warri Wolves, while there were home wins for Wikki Tourists, Katsina United, Kwara United, Niger Tornadoes and Enugu Rangers in Week 3. Samson...

Morocco vs Niger Prediction and Betting Tips | September 5th 2025

Morocco host Niger at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday. The hosts have a 100% record in the qualifiers and are almost certain of finishing atop the Group E standings. Ménas have six points from four...

30 dead, 58 rescued in Niger boat mishap -NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that 30 people lost their lives in the tragic boat accident that occurred in the Gausawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The agency added that 58 passengers were rescued...

LP Interim Chair Nenadi Mourns Niger Boat Accident Victims, Seeks Stricter Regulation Of Waterways

The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Niger State that has claimed nearly 60 lives. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Usman described the tragedy as...

Bago raises alarm over rising cases of boat mishaps in Niger

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed concern over the rising cases of boat mishaps in recent times in several communities of the state, describing them as devastating and heartbreaking. The governor’s spokesman, Bologi Ibrahim,...

From Campaign Promises To Tangible Deliverables: How Senator 313 Is Transforming Niger East

Senator Mohammed Sani Musa is known for many things. In his hometown, he is a philanthropist, a generous soul whose compassion lights up lives with every borehole drilled and scholarship granted. In Niger East, he is a transformative force,...

Atiku express grief over Niger boat mishap

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the boat accident that reportedly claimed at least 29 lives in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, extending his heartfelt sympathies to the families of the dead. The tragedy...

Over 60 Dead, Dozens Missing After Boat Capsizes in Niger State

At least 60 people have died and dozens more are missing after a boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized in Niger State, north-central Nigeria. The vessel left Tungan Sule in Malale district around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, heading to Dugga town on...

Niger community gets power supply after 40 years

The North South Power Company Limited has connected the Eddah community in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger to the national grid after over 40 years of living in darkness. Mr Olubunmi Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of NSPCL, stated this...

Atiku mourns 29 killed in Niger boat mishap

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed grief over the boat accident in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which reportedly claimed at least 29 lives. The tragedy occurred in the Gausawa community, Malale Ward, Niger State, on...

Niger community gets electricity supply after 40 years of darkness

The North South Power Company Limited has connected Eddah community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger to the national grid after over 40 years of living in darkness. Olubunmi Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of NSPCL, stated this at the...

29 Dead, 11 Missing as Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Niger

108 29 Dead, 11 Missing as Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Niger By Lizzy Chirkpi A tragic boat accident has claimed at least 29 lives in Gausawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, with 11 others still missing. 50 passengers were...