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Hama Amadou, emblematic opposition leader in Niger and former PM dies aged 74

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Niger's Prime Minister Hama Amadou is seen at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels on Nov. 21, 2005. © Thierry Charlier/Copyright 2024 The AP. All rights reserved

Niger’s former Prime Minister Hama Amadou died in a hospital in the country’s capital, Niamey, Thursday, aged 74.

The cause of death was not disclosed.

Amadou was prime minister on two occasions — from 1995 to 1996 and from 1999 to 2007 — as well as speaker of Parliament between 2011 and 2014.

The politician unsuccessfully vied for the top seat on three occasions.

As the leader of the Nigerien Democratic Movement for an African Federation, one of the country’s major political parties which he founded in 2009.

A prominent member of the MNSD party, he founded his own party in 2009, Nigerien Democratic Movement for an African Federation.

The prominent politican went to prison several times during his career. In 2009 he notably was incarcerated in a maximum-security prison after being accused of embezzlement, a case that was later dismissed.

In 2015 he was jailed again in connection with an investigation into an illegal network trafficking infants from Nigeria, a charge he dismissed as politically motivated.

Although Amadou was still in prison, he was cleared to stand as a presidential candidate by the Constitutional Court in the March 2016 presidential election, in which he came in second.

After leaving the country for a few years, Amadou returned to Niger in the aftermath of the July 2023 coup against Bazoum but stayed away from politics until his death.

According to local media reports, the ruling CNSP organized official funerals on Friday morning (Oct. 25). Amadou was then buried surrounding by relatives and friends only in his native town of Youri in Niger’s west.

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Otti Throughs a Lavish Banquet to Celebrate music Icon, Zigima King, Bright Chimezie

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It was a night of deserving honour to the Zigima that has shone for decades. 

A night of entertainment, joy, excitement and laughter. 

Thank you Governor Alex Otti for your intentional dedication to creating a new atmosphere of unity, peace and security, backed by visible transformation in all facets of governance. 

Thank you for ensuring that Abia didn’t just rise from the ashes, but that it commenced a progressive journey to greatness in all spheres. 

Thank you for choosing to inspire the younger generation by celebrating excellence and great accomplishments.

Happy birthday Bright Chimezie (Zigima)

Ferdinand Ekeoma 

December 14, 2025.

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Wike at 58: “You’re a Shinning Star in my Cabinet, Tinubu hails Wike.

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.

President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.

The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.

President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.

The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.

President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.

“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.

“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025

 

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Lady cries out after her brother was knocked down by keke on his way to early morning test at UniAbuja, faces possible leg amputation

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A visibly distressed lady has cried out over a tragic accident involving her younger brother, a student of the University of Abuja.

According to her account, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when students were struggling to get to school for a test allegedly scheduled around 5 a.m.

She explained that while her brother and a coursemate were trying to cross the road in front of the University of Abuja, a commercial tricycle (keke), reportedly driving against traffic, knocked them down.

As of the time she shared the video, her brother was said to be unconscious and already being prepared for surgery. Doctors, she stated, described his condition as critical, adding that there was a possibility his leg might have to be amputated.

The lady further claimed that although the tricycle rider was arrested, there were moves to release him, and that the school authorities had not reached out or offered any form of support since the incident.

She also revealed that the hospital initially rejected her brother due to the seriousness of his condition before eventually admitting him, while medical bills continued to pile up beyond what she could afford.

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