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Published on 06:09 GMT

Niger Delta sports festival

I like the theme of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF 2025) currently going on in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – Beyond Oil: Harnessing Talents. The sports festival is the brainchild of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and it is the first of its …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on 08:54 GMT

Niger Delta Congress Kicks Against Emergency Rule, Says It Silences Voices Of Rivers People

Niger Delta Congress has kicked against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. In a statement on Thursday, the group described Tinubu’s announcement as an attack on democracy. Recall that the former governor of Lagos State, …

Source: Information Nigeria - Neutral
Published on 07:59 GMT

UN concerned after Niger quits force fighting armed Islamist groups

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General has expressed concern over Niger’s decision to withdraw from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNTJF) fighting armed Islamist groups in West Africa. Leonardo Santos Simão, who is also …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Terrorism: Nigeria cautions Niger against withdrawing from MNJTF

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has warned that the withdrawal of any member state from the Multinational Joint Task Force fighting Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region will have “substantial” implications for the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts. This …

Source: Punch - Uncategorized
Published on 00:51 GMT

Delta’s Favour Ashe is Fastest Athlete of Niger Delta Sports Festival

Duro Ikhazuagbe Delta State’s Favour Ashe clocked 10.16 secs to win the Men’s 100m event and become the fastest male athlete at the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo. Bayelsa’s duo of Lucky Daje (10.45) and Augustine Ezuruike (10.48 settled for …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 03:37 GMT

Uyo 2025 Niger Delta Sports Festival: Delta, Abia in good stead as athletics commences

• Oborevwori pledges to transform sports in Delta State Team Delta yesterday defeated Imo State 2-1 in the men’s football event to set the stage for qualification to the quarterfinals of the event. This came after they defeated Cross River 44-39 in the …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on 07:48 GMT

Niger Bets on Local Mining in Break From Western Partnerships

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Niger Delta Congress Calls For Protest Over Emergency Rule In Rivers

The Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has announced a planned peaceful protest for Monday, April 7, 2025, in response to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly. The protest, scheduled to take place at Isaac …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Russia to beef up military aid to junta-led Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso

Russia has agreed to supply arms and military training to a newly established joint force formed by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Bloomberg reported. According to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Moscow will utilize its existing military instructors in the …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on Apr 3, 2025

Niger Delta Congress Holds Massive Protest April 7 Against Tinubu's Emergency Rule In Rivers State

The NDC condemned the declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of elected officials, labeling the move an attack on democracy and the people of Rivers State. The Niger Delta Congress (NDC) is set to hold a peaceful protest on April 7, 2025, …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing