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Bill Gates praises Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s strong health systems, urges Nigeria to catch up
Business Insider Africa
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June 15, 2025
During a recent roundtable discussion with The Africa Report, Gates emphasized that although politics in military-led governments differ, their health sectors in stable areas have remained intact and relatively efficient. “Some of those countries...
Northern Bases Ambushed, 17 Soldiers Slain in Niger State
Arabian Post
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June 26, 2025
Seventeen Nigerian soldiers have died and ten more were wounded after coordinated attacks on three military bases in Niger and Kaduna states, the army confirmed. The assaults began in the early hours of Tuesday, as heavily armed gunmen stormed...
Fierce Anti-terror Bombardment: Nigerian Military Loses 17 Heroes In Niger
Daily Independent
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June 26, 2025
1 No fewer than 17 Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead by military authorities following a fierce gun battle with over 300 armed terrorists in Niger State. According to reports, the occurred on Tuesday in Bangi, Mariga Local Government...
Niger military leaders to nationalise uranium firm
BBC
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June 20, 2025
Niger's military junta says it will nationalise the majority French-owned local uranium company in the latest escalation in a row between the two countries. Somaïr is operated by French nuclear fuels company Orano, which Niger accuses of several...
Niger Government plans to nationalise Orano-operated Somair uranium JV
Mining Technology
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June 20, 2025
The Government of Niger has announced its intention to nationalise the Somair uranium joint venture (JV), currently operated by France’s Orano, reported Reuters, citing sources. The move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute...
Nigerian Army Confirms Death Of 17 Soldiers In Niger State Terrorist At
The Nigerian Voice
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The Nigerian Army High Command has confirmed the death of 17 gallant soldiers who were killed during a fierce gun battle with terrorists in Niger State. It was gathered that 10 other troops sustained varying degrees of injury in the brutal...
17 soldiers killed, 10 injured as troops inflict heavy casualty on terrorists in Niger – Army HQ
News Diary Online
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June 25, 2025
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, June 25, 2025 (NAN) The Nigerian Army says its troops in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force, have inflicted heavy casualty on terrorists during an attempted incursion by terrorists into Bangi community in Mariga Local...
Army breaks silence on troops, terrorists’ gun battle in Niger
Daily Trust
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June 25, 2025
Authorities of the Nigerian Army have revealed what transpired between troops and over 300 terrorists hibernating in some forests in Niger State during a gun duel that lasted hours on Tuesday. Specifically, the army said both the ground and air...
Army: 17 Soldiers, Not 20 as Speculated, Paid Supreme Price in Niger During Encounter With Terrorists
Arise News
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June 25, 2025
The Nigerian Army has disputed the casualty figure of brave soldiers who paid the ultimate price during a bloody encounter with terrorists in Niger State, stating that 17 soldiers, and not 20 as reported in certain quarters, paid the supreme price...
17 soldiers killed as troops repel bandits advance in Niger – Army
Premium Times
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June 25, 2025
Seventeen soldiers have been confirmed dead following a long gun battle with suspected armed bandits in the Bangi axis of Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The clash, which occurred late Tuesday night, was part of a coordinated military...
Army loses 17 soldiers after killing scores of bandits in ‘failed’ Niger attack
Eagle Online
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June 25, 2025
The Nigerian Army disclosed on Wednesday that its troops on anti-banditry operations in Niger State have neutralized scores of terrorists in a failed attack on Bangi community in Mariga Local Government Area of the state. Lieutenant Colonel...
Nigerian Army Confirms 17 Soldiers Killed in Niger State Terrorist Ambush
Point Blank News
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June 25, 2025
22 By Lizzy Chirkpi The Nigerian Army has announced that 17 soldiers were killed in a recent terrorist attack on a military base in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. This confirmation follows earlier online reports of the ambush,...
300 Bandits Involved In Niger Attack That Killed 17 Soldiers, Injured 10 —Nigerian Army
Sahara Reporters
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The Nigerian Army has revealed that about 300 armed bandits were involved in an attack that led to the death of 17 soldiers and injuries to 10 others in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. In a statement signed...
Troops Foil Terrorist Attack in Niger State, Kill Scores in Fierce Gun Battle
News Diary Online
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June 25, 2025
Troops of the Nigerian Army, backed by the Nigerian Air Force, have repelled a major terrorist incursion into Bangi community in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, killing scores of terrorists in a three-hour firefight. ...
17 soldiers killed as troops repel terrorist attack in Niger state
The Cable
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June 25, 2025
The Nigerian Army says 17 soldiers were killed during an operation to repel a terrorist incursion in Bangi community, Mariga LGA of Niger state. Appolonia Anele, acting director of army public relations, said in a statement on Wednesday that the...
17 soldiers killed, 10 wounded in Niger’s terrorist attack — Nigerian Army
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 25, 2025
The Nigerian Army high command has confirmed the killing of 17 soldiers in a deadly attack by terrorists in Niger State. Army spokesperson, Lt. Colonel Appolonia Anele, who confirmed the incident in a statement, noted that the deadly attack on...
Soldiers killed as troops repel coordinated bandit attacks in Niger, Kaduna
Tribune Online
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June 25, 2025
The Nigerian Armed Forces successfully repelled coordinated bandits attacks on military forward operating bases in Niger and Kaduna States on Monday, June 24. While scores of the attackers were neutralised during intense gun battles, military...
JUST IN: Troops foil bandits attack on Niger village, kill scores of bandits
The Sun Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
The Nigerian Army said its troops on counter insurgency operation in Niger State have foiled a terrorists attack on Bangi community in Mariga Local Government Area of the state. Acting Director Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel Apolonia...
BREAKING: Nigerian Army Confirms 17 Soldiers Killed By Terrorists Who Attacked Military Base In Niger State
Sahara Reporters
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The Nigerian Army has finally confirmed the incursion of terrorists into its base in Bangi community in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday, saying 17 soldiers were killed by the invaders. SaharaReporters had exclusively...
Soldiers, bandits killed in coordinated attacks in Kaduna, Niger
Prompt News Online
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June 25, 2025
Several Nigerian soldiers and armed bandits lost their lives on Tuesday during coordinated assaults on military bases in Kaduna and Niger states. According to the Nigerian Army, the attacks targeted forward operating bases in Kwanar Dutse Mairiga...