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Gigi Danbaka was murdered by gunmen in Niger while gathering mangoes with his family. The assailants ordered his family to retrieve his corpse later. The police have initiated a search …
Tragic Murder of Gigi Danbaka in Niger: Police Launch Investigation Read More
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a heat stress warning for 19 states, emphasizing the risk of high temperatures and humidity. Experts link recurrent heat stress to climate change impacts …
Nigeria Faces Heat Stress Warning Amid Climate Change Concerns Read More
The Niger State Police Commissioner has ordered an investigation into a drunken officer who allegedly shot and killed a resident. The incident took place after the officer consumed excessive alcohol …
Investigation Launched into Shooting Incident Involving Intoxicated Police Officer Read More
The Niger State Police are investigating the shooting of young footballer Sani Khalid during a police response to unrest on March 10, 2025. The police have dismissed claims of alcohol …
Investigation Underway into Shooting Death of Niger Footballer Sani Khalid Read More
The NBA Minna Branch condemned the rise in police shootings and extrajudicial killings in Niger State, urging investigations and accountability from law enforcement. They cited recent tragic incidents and highlighted …
NBA Minna Branch Issues Call to Address Police Shootings and Killings in Niger Read More
Ghana and Burkina Faso plan to boost trade by establishing a daily flight from Accra to Ouagadougou. President John Mahama announced this initiative after a meeting with Captain Ibrahim Traoré, …
Ghana and Burkina Faso to Establish Daily Flight to Enhance Trade Read More
A police officer in Niger State allegedly killed a resident while intoxicated. The incident occurred on March 10, 2025, when the officer, armed and inebriated, shot Sani while he slept. …
Investigation Launched Following Police Shooting Incident in Niger State Read More
A suspected motorcycle thief was killed by residents in Kontagora, Niger State. After stealing a motorcycle, he was chased and, in an attempt to escape, stabbed pursuers. Eventually caught, the …
Residents in Niger Take Justice into Their Own Hands Against Thief Read More
President John Mahama of Ghana announced plans for a daily direct flight between Accra and Ouagadougou to strengthen economic ties with Burkina Faso. This initiative, alongside increased electricity exports and …
Strengthening Economic Ties: Ghana and Burkina Faso to Explore Daily Flight Read More
As of January 6, 2025, desert locust outbreaks persist in Niger, Sudan, and a new small outbreak in Eritrea. Control efforts significantly increased in December, and forecasts suggest continued breeding …
Desert Locust Outbreak Update: January 2025 Read More