Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has called on his colleagues in the northern part of Nigeria to give premium to organising and hosting of cultural festivals in order to sustain the cultural heritage of the region. Tambuwal who was a guest at the 41st edition of the annual ‘Sabre National De Lutte Traditionnalle’ […]

Says causes high mortality rate in humans By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Friday, raised the alarm over the outbreak of the deadly animal disease in neighbouring Nigeria Republic. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Dr. Oniya Alabi, who said the disease is Anthrax, […]

By Bashir Bello – Katsina A tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of petroleum product have been arrested by officials of the Nigeria Customs Service in Baure Local Government, Katsina State, while attempting to cross to the border to Niger Republic. The Comptroller, Katsina Area Command, Kirawa Dahiru Abdullahi confirmed the arrest to newsmen in the […]

By Rashed Sobowale Republic of the Niger traders have lamented the effect of Nigeria’s borders closure on their business performance, saying they are angry at the decision of Nigeria’s federal government. Traders from Niger until now freely moved their trucks, heavily loaded with goods into Nigeria. When the border was closed, trucks already prepared for […]

The Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, says the Federal Government is partnering with the government of Niger Republic to construct standard gauge rail-line to attract and facilitate businesses to Nigerian ports.

Ochie Igbo, a socio-cultural organization of young Igbo intellectuals, have kicked against the construction of a rail line from Daura to Maradi in Niger Republic, “when the rail lines in the old Eastern Region dilapidated and disused”.

Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou said Saturday that he would not amend the constitution to allow him to seek a third term after his second and final mandate ends in 2021.

AN Online news report of Sunday 28th November, 2016 carried the headline: “Militancy pushes government to turn to Niger oil”. According to the report, “The federal government has planned to construct pipelines from Niger Republic to Kaduna refinery…the NNPC confirmed that this was ordered by the President”. It went further, “The federal government has finalised plans of the construction of a 1000kilometre crude oil pipelines from Niger Republic to Kaduna refinery…”

Abuja – Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles on Tuesday secured a dicey draw, while hosts Rwanda were handed a tricky one for next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) tagged “Rwanda 2016”. The competition which is now in its fourth edition is for footballers playing in the domestic leagues on the African continent. After the draw held on Sunday […]

Salihu Abubakar, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the League Management Company (LMC), has commended the Super Eagles, particularly the home-based players, for their 2-0 defeat of their Nigerien counterparts.