Niger Republic

The African Union (AU), world leaders and regional blocs have condemned a coup attempt against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum by members of the presidential guard. Niger’s presidency said in a tweet on Wednesday that members of the…

Nigeria defeated Ghana 3:0 (25-10 25-15 25-10) in the finals of the U-21 Africa Zone 3 Women’s Volleyball Championship to clinch the title on Sunday night in Niamey, Niger Republic. The girls had earlier eased past local rivals Ghana in…

Thirty eight people have been confirmed dead by the Jigawa State Ministry of Health in an outbreak of cerebellum spinal meningitis in the state. Recall earlier this week, the NCDC had held an emergency meeting over the outbreak of…

The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, disclosed that the agency had an emergency meeting in Jigawa state over the meningitis outbreak in the state. Dr. Adetifa said the…

The Republic of Niger has honoured six Nigerians with national honours in recognition of their roles in the promotion of better relations between both countries. Those honoured were two Nigerian Governors, two Presidential aides and two…

Nigeria's U-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles, booked its place in the final of the WAFU Zone B regional tournament with a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast after extra time in Niamey, Niger Republic, thereby qualifying for the 2023…

Niger Republic is facing a cholera epidemic due to floods caused by heavy rains recorded in the country. More than 800 cases have been recorded across the West African country including in the capital Niamey. According to the Nigerien…

Five civilians, four soldiers and 40 armed attackers were killed on Sunday in a clash in Niger's southwest Tillabéri region near the border with Mali, the government said. "Around 100 heavily armed "terrorists" riding motorcycles…

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the outgoing President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou for successful completion of his second tenure and winning the prestigious 2020 Mo Ibrahim prize for Achievement in African…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of 70 people in Zaroumdareye, a border town between the Niger Republic and Mali by militants, describing the incident as another clarion call for united action by African leaders against…