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Gunmen kill at least 32 in coordinated dawn attacks across communities in NigeriaGunmen launched simultaneous attacks on three communities in Nigeria's Niger state, killing at least 32 people. The dawn raids targeted Tun...15 Feb, 2026, 07.16 AM IST- Over 30 killed, several kidnapped in central NigeriaArmed gangs attacked Kasuwan Daji village in Niger State. Over 30 people were killed and several others were kidnapped. The attackers also ...04 Jan, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- Nigeria: Gunmen abduct over 300 schoolchildren, teachersNigeria faces mounting security fears after a second mass school abduction. Over 300 students and teachers were taken from St Mary's school...22 Nov, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
- Indian Embassy in contact with Niger authorities for Ranjit Singh's safe release: MEAThe Indian Embassy is working to secure Ranjeet Singh's release. He was abducted in Niger last month. The MEA is in contact with Nigerien a...02 Aug, 2025, 07.47 AM IST
- Terrorists kill two Indians, abduct one in south-west NigerIn a tragic incident, two Indian nationals have died in a terrorist attack in Niger's Dosso region. One Indian citizen has been abducted. T...19 Jul, 2025, 01.57 PM IST
- US hands over its last military base in Niger to the ruling juntaThe US has handed over its last military base in Niger, Airbase 201, to local authorities after withdrawing troops from Airbase 101 in Niam...06 Aug, 2024, 09.02 AM IST
- Niger ends security and defence partnerships with the EUNiger's military leaders announced the termination of two EU security missions, opting to strengthen military ties with Russia. They ended ...05 Dec, 2023, 06.09 PM IST
- Niger Coup: Niamey court overturns jail sentence for head of group supporting junta amid military rule; Know what happenedOnly last month, the landscape of Niger underwent a dramatic shift when members of the presidential guard staged a coup, taking control fro...15 Aug, 2023, 06.10 PM IST
- Niger general who led coup asks for support from the people and international partnersVarious factions of Niger's military have reportedly wrangled for control since members of the presidential guard detained President Mohame...28 Jul, 2023, 08.39 PM IST
- Mutinous Niger soldiers claim to have overthrown presidentIn a televised address late Wednesday, Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane said: "We, the defence and security forces... have decided to put an ...27 Jul, 2023, 07.29 AM IST
- 49 killed in Niger armed attackThe "prompt and vigorous reaction" by the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), "made it possible to repel the attack and inflict heavy losses...12 Jul, 2021, 11.11 AM IST
- Islamist raid in Niger leaves eight dead: OfficialsMachinegun-toting rebels of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a breakaway group from Boko Haram, stormed Diffa aboard 15 vehi...30 May, 2021, 02.15 PM IST
- Niger government orders closure of Airtel arm over unpaid taxesAirtel, which is the largest telco in Niger, missed its Friday deadline for clearing its Rs 764 crore tax dues, including fines valuing Rs ...10 Dec, 2018, 07.21 AM IST
- UNHCR concerned over refugees' return to violence-hit NigeriaUN expressed concern over the return of hundreds of refugees to Nigeria from Niger, saying authorities in the two countries should stop the...16 Jan, 2015, 07.46 PM IST
- Nigerian Navy goes after pirates who abducted five IndiansOn September 4, pirates hijacked MT Abu Dhabi Star owned by a Singaporean firm off the shores of Nigeria with its 23 Indian sailors on boar...20 Dec, 2012, 12.26 PM IST
- Joint mission to assess post-coup situation in Niger: UNA joint mission from the United Nations, African Union and Economic Community of West African States will visit Niger on Sunday to assess t...21 Feb, 2010, 02.16 AM IST
- Nigeria suspends oil delta agency head in graft probeNigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua on Friday suspended the head of a government agency responsible for the development of the oil-producing ...09 Aug, 2008, 02.00 AM IST
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