VAM News Update Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation’s…
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President Mohamed ‘detained by Guards’
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been detained by members of the Presidential Guard, who have been given an “ultimatum” by the army. A source close to Bazoum said on Wednesday that disgruntled…
Just In: Bandits gang rape pregnant woman to death in Niger
Bandits have gang raped a pregnant woman to death in Dnakundna village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred when the mother of three ran into…
Five hunters dead, travelers abducted as Bandits strike in Niger
Bandits operating in Niger State have killed five security hunters while abducting an unspecified number of travelers heading to Kontagora. The abduction which took place on Tuesday occurred around Garin Gabas in…
Niger: Bandits attack hospital, kill two, abduct doctor, many others
Two people were reportedly killed by armed gunmen at the Abdulsalam Abubakar General Hospital in Gulu, Lapai Local Government Area, Niger State. They also abducted over ten people, including a hospital…
Niger communities around electricity-generating dams facing havoc – Gov Bello
Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello has disclosed that communities around electricity-generating dams in the state have been subjected to untold hardship due to activities in the dams that have led…
Banditry: Senate alerts military over terro hideouts in Kwara, Niger
The Senate, on Tuesday, raised an alert to the military over terrorists’ hideouts in communities within three local government areas of Kwara and Niger States. The upper chamber at the plenary…
Niger: Bandits Abduct Pastor, Seven Worshippers
Terrorists have abducted about eight worshippers while attending a church service at Salama Baptist Church in a village called Gidigori in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. According to…
Breaking: 11 To Die By Hanging In Niger
A high court in Niger State yesterday sentenced 11 persons to death by hanging for killing seven people in the state. The 11 criminals, all from Anfani community in Lavun…
Military Blames Poor Networks, Roads For Killings In Zamfara, Niger
Poor road networks, communication infrastructure and the vastness of many communities have been said to be the root cause of attacks in Zamfara and Niger states, according to the Nigerian Army. …