8 People, Including French Aid Workers, Killed In An Armed Attack In Niger

Seven aid workers and their guide were killed by armed men in a deadly attack in Niger, French charity ACTED said on Sunday. The French government called it a terrorist attack, though no group has yet claimed responsibility.Unidentified gunmen attacked the group August 9 in the Kouré region, around 50 kilometers from Niamey capital. The victims, who…

NDDC: Blame Niger Delta Leaders

SIR: One continues to be amazed at the level of under development of the Niger Delta in spite of enormous national resources that had been injected into the section year in year out. It becomes imperative for right-thinking individuals or determined government to thoroughly peruse the factor(s) undermining the development of the region. Getting to…