Bodies of 2 children recovered from drain after torrential rain in Niger

Two children, a nine-year-old girl and an unidentified boy, have been confirmed dead after they were swept away by floodwaters during a heavy downpour in Minna, the Niger State capital, on Monday afternoon. The tragedy occurred in the Tunga...

India and Ghana deepen security, economic ties as Modi visits

ACCRA, Ghana — India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ghana's President John Mahama agreed on Wednesday to deepen security and mining ties during the first visit by an Indian leader in three decades. Resource-rich Ghana, seen as a beacon of...

France’s Orano says its Niger uranium mine on verge of bankruptcy

French uranium miner Orano said on Wednesday its majority-owned joint venture with Niger, SOMAIR, is on the verge of bankruptcy as a result of export restrictions imposed by Niger’s military government. Orano was forced to suspend production at...

How Nigeria’s intelligence and financial crimes agencies fared in June 

The month of June began with applause for Nigeria’s top security and anti-graft agencies but quickly spiraled into a grim reminder of the nation’s deep-seated vulnerabilities. From deadly massacres in Benue state and chilling ransom demands by...

Reps Lament Fatal Flooding in Niger, Kwara

The House of Representatives has expressed profound grief over the recent catastrophic flooding that ravaged Mokwa in Niger State and parts of Edu Local Government Area in Kwara State, resulting in massive casualties and extensive property damage....

Disaster Looms As French Uranium Mine in Niger Faces Bankruptcy

French nuclear fuel giant Orano’s uranium mining subsidiary in northern Niger is on the verge of bankruptcy, raising alarms over future nuclear fuel supply chains amid deepening tensions with the ruling junta, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The...

Again, Bandits Strike, Kidnap 32 in Niger, Kwara Communities

Laleye Dipo in Minna and Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Barely one week after gunmen attacked communities in Mariga local government of Niger state some bandits have again raided three communities in the same local government. The bandits said to have...

Another Downpour In Niger State Sweeps Away Two Children In Minna

Two children have been confirmed dead after they were swept away by floodwaters during a heavy downpour in Minna, the Niger State capital, on Tuesday afternoon. The tragedy struck the Tunga community following hours of persistent rainfall that...

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Two children drown in Niger flood

The corpses of two chdren, a boy and a nine-year-old girl were discovered in a drainage after a heavy rainfall that broke out in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday. Initially, residents of the Tunga community in the state capital had thought that the...

Niger stakeholders call for urgent collective action to mitigate effects of climate change

Stakeholders in Niger State have called for immediate collective action to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, farmers, and the economy to ensure a sustainable future. They made the call during a collaborative meeting...

Africa News Live Updates: Illicit 'blood gold' trade fuels conflict in West Africa's Sahel region

Illicit 'blood gold' trade fuels conflict in West Africa's Sahel region An illicit trade in ‘blood gold’ is fuelling conflict across West Africa’s Sahel region, providing a critical revenue stream for both military juntas and jihadist groups,...

Again, Flood Kills Two Children In Niger State

What began as a routine errand ended in tragedy on Tuesday when the lifeless bodies of children were recovered. Naija News learnt that the victims were swept away by fast-moving floodwaters following hours of rainfall that inundated roads and...

Over 410 Niger indigenes died in various disasters in 2024/25

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) said it has recorded over 410 deaths in various disasters that occurred in the state from 2024/25. The Director General of the state Emergency Management Agency NSEMA, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arab,...

Flood, explosion kill 349 in Niger within 9 months

No fewer than 349 lives have been lost in various disasters that occurred between September 2024 and May 2025 across Niger State. The disasters include two tanker explosions, dynamite explosions, flood disasters, and bandits’ attacks. The Director...

Road Accident Kills One Traveler In Niger

An auto-crash which occurred along Zuba-Madalla road in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, has killed one person. It was gathered that the unfortunate accident, which involved a truck and a private vehicle, led to a temporary traffic...

France Loses Niger Uranium Mine As EU, Trump Boost Nuclear for AI

France lost a strategic uranium mine in Africa after Niger's military junta seized the reserve from Europe’s biggest nuclear producer. The junta described the nationalization of the Somair mine as "healthier and more sustainable management" of...

Speaker pledges support to Niger’s democratic efforts

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has pledged the commitment of Ghana to support Niger in its quest to restore democracy and its nation-rebuilding efforts. “You will never walk alone. We are with you throughout. Whether...

Niger Government shuts down IBB University indefinitely after students protest

The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, following recent security breaches that claimed the life of a student and sparked widespread unrest within the university...

Body of Bank CEOs delivers critical relief to Niger flood victims

A consortium of Nigerian Bank CEOs has pledged significant support to alleviate the suffering of flood victims in Niger state. Niger state governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago on Saturday in Abuja received relief materials from the Body of Bank CEOs led...