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Buhari meets Amaechi, Malami, other outgoing cabinet members: The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) is currently meeting with some outgoing ...
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Niger to Use China Oil Advance to Pay Off $600 Million Regional Market Debt: China’s $400 million deal with Niger to pay for oil in advance will help the West ...
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Data: Buhari, Tinubu Took Nigeria’s Economy 18 Steps Backward in 9 Years: While Buhari was president, the Nigerian economy slipped twice into recession ...
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US agrees to pull troops out of Niger: It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.
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US withdrawal from Niger driven partly by discord over democratic transition -US official
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Some US troops set to depart Chad, at least temporarily: The United States is planning to temporarily withdraw some of its troops from Chad, U.S ...
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Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come, says report
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Niger: US withdraws troops, Russian military trainers arrive: After the military coup last year, the USA is withdrawing its troops from Niger ...
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Hundreds rally in Niger's capital to push for U.S. military departure: Hundreds took to the streets of Niger's capital on Saturday to demand the departure of U.S ...
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Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...
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Russian weapons and trainers arrive in Niger weeks after US military agreement ends | CNN
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US will send senior delegation to Niger to discuss withdrawing troops : The United States will send a delegation to Niger on Thursday to begin face-to-face talks ...
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Niger and China sign crude oil MOU worth $400 mln, says Niger state TV: Niger has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese state-owned oil giant China ...
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Russian military instructors, air defence system arrive in Niger amid deepening ties
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Niger: USA reportedly withdraws troops - Military junta turns to Russia: Niger's military junta is turning away from the USA and instead deepening its relations ...
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Buhari mourns politician, Sidi Ali: Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday mourned the demise of journalist, author, and politician, Sidi Hamid Ali.
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Niger-Benin pipeline: First drops of oil arrive at Sémè Kraké | Africanews: Niger is believed to be sitting on a billion barrels of crude reserves ...
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West Africa: Russia sends military trainers to Niger: Niger is increasingly turning its back on Europe and the USA. In contrast, the military government in ...
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Eid-el-Fitr: Buhari appeals to Nigerians to unite, support leaders : Buhari urged Nigerians to unite and stand behind leaders at all levels ...
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Niger, US begin talks on withdrawal of American troops | Africanews: "We can confirm that discussions have begun between the United States and Niger for ...
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Retrait des troupes américaines du Niger : "Les Russes donnent aux gouvernements ce que l'Occident ne peut pas fournir".
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He was an intellectual giant, Buhari mourns ex-minister, Onu: Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday mourned the first civilian governor of Abia State and ...
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West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket | Africanews
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US begins talks on withdrawal of troops from Niger: Niger's government -- a military junta that ousted the country's president last year -- said in ...
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Bomb kills six Niger soldiers prompting airstrikes: A bomb blast has killed six Nigerien soldiers near the border with Mali, Niger’s army said Thursday ...
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The Unremarkable Deaths of Migrants Crossing the Sahara: No one can keep track of these disappearances, since no one even knows that they have happened.
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SERAP demands audit of FG’s loans since 1999: Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged President Bola Tinubu to release to it ...
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US vs. Russia: Why the Biden strategy in Africa may be failing: The U.S. is expected to lose access to a critical drone base in Niger that it uses to fight ISIS ...
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Russia is filling the vacuum left by the west in the Sahel: The courting of Niger’s military junta epitomises the growing security challenge in this part of ...
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Defend Nigeria, support leaders, Tinubu, Buhari urge citizens: Tinubu, who was present at the Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos, to observe the Eid prayer ...
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The U.S. military will begin plans to withdraw troops from Niger: Relations have frayed between Niger and Western countries since soldiers ousted the country’s ...
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US, Niger to discuss withdrawal of American troops: Pentagon: Officials to meet in Niger's capital Niamey for 'orderly and safe' withdrawal of US forces from ...
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US has begun talks to withdraw its troops from Niger: Pentagon: Small delegation from Pentagon and US Africa Command to participate in discussions ...
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Airstrikes killed 30 terrorist kingpins, fighters in Borno – NAF: The air component of Operation Hadarin Kai (OPHK) has executed a precision airstrike on the ...
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Niger: American soldiers leave, Russians arrive: More than a thousand American soldiers are to leave the Sahel state. The USA is shifting its attention in the ...
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4,000 displaced as Anambra demolishes illegal structures in Onitsha: Anambra State have demolished illegal structures and shanties along the bank of the River ...
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U.S. Military to Withdraw from Niger, Shut Down Drone Base: The U.S. military has announced it will withdraw troops from Niger and close down a major drone base ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/us_military_to_withdraw_from_niger_shut_down_drone_base
Mdou Moctar’s Guitar Is a Screaming Siren Against Africa’s Colonial Legacy: “Funeral for Justice,” the musician from Niger’s album due next month ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/arts/music/mdou-moctar-funeral-for-justice.html
Chad Asks US to Withdraw Troops From Key Outpost Ahead of Election: Chad called on the US to withdraw its troops from an army base in the central African country ...
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Spotlight on Africa - After Senegal's success, can Mali and Niger also hope for elections?
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Niger Embraces Russia in a Strategic Shift from Western Alliances: Niger is advancing its autonomy in foreign policy by integrating Russian military trainers ...
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Prioritise education, Jonathan urges new Amnesty boss: Goodluck Jonathan has urged the new administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Denis Otuaro ...
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Niger's junta revokes military agreement with US: In a damning statement, a spokesperson decries Washington's "condescending attitude" towards Niger.
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I’m for your success, Buhari tells Tinubu in birthday phone call: Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his commitment to the President Bola ...
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No merger can stop Tinubu’s eight years – APC chieftain : A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Yekini Nabena ...
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Several Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush near Burkina Faso, Mali border: Twenty-three soldiers were killed in a “terrorist” ambush in western Niger during an ...
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US gets 'mixed signals' from Niger on future of US troops, US general says: The United States has received "mixed signals" from Niger following the ruling ...
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After military coup: Niger ends military cooperation with the USA "with immediate effect"
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Hunters in Niger lament loss of range to Islamist threat: Hunting for small game is a traditional pursuit across the vast sandy steppes in West Africa's Sahel ...
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Niger Orders Departure of U.S. Troops: The military junta in Niger has ordered U.S. troops to leave the country in a major setback to U.S ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/18/headlines/niger_orders_departure_of_us_troops
Tinubu’s adviser takes dig at Buhari over treatment of fallen soldiers: “It is the first time in the last ten years that a Nigerian President will attend such a ...
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Three bandit groups participated in Kuriga students abduction, received ransom – Sources
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Niger Regime Chief Talks ‘Security Cooperation’ With Putin: The head of Niger's military regime General Abdourahamane Tiani spoke on Tuesday by telephone to ...
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‘How Buhari wanted to help drop Nyako’s N29 billion fraud case’ – Ex-minister: The EFCC is prosecuting Mr Nyako, his son, Abdulaziz as well as Zulkifik Abba ...
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Turkey, Iran and Morocco joust for influence in Africa's Sahel: Turkey, Iran and Morocco are vying for a greater economic and military role in Africa's Sahel ...
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Niger Government Official Says US Must Justify Troops and Drone Base in Country: The US must explain why its troops and drone operations in Niger are legal and ...
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Tinubu has done well, Nigeria complex — Buhari: The former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has praised President Bola Tinubu for performing well since getting to ...
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Europe's failure in the Sahel: Finally out of France's shadow: The Sahel region snubs the West and turns to Russia. This is a foreign policy disaster for the ...
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Sowore departs for U.S. after almost five years of battling Buhari govt’s charges
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Nigerians struggle with soaring prices as Ramadan begins | Africanews: The country has just emerged from an embargo lasting almost eight months ...
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Joint Chiefs chairman says US looking at other options in West Africa as Niger orders exit
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to form joint force to fight jihadist insurgency | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/07/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-to-form-joint-force-to-fight-jihadist-insurgency/
Buhari, ex-SGF’s signatures forged to move $6.2m from CBN -Forensic expert: The EFCC had alleged Emefiele, connived with one Odoh Ocheme, who is now on the run ...
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Why Buhari refused to approve constituency projects of lawmakers in 8th Senate – Saraki
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Where is the Lagos-Calabar rail?: In a recent story, I congratulated the Bola Tinubu administration for its decision to construct two so-called “superhighways” ...
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CBN printing of N22tn under Buhari fueled inflation –Edun: The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, has said the N22 ...
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Buhari left poor economy for Tinubu, says Plateau gov: The Governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, lamented the economic hardship being faced by ...
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N30tn loans: Senate uncovers fresh infractions, summons Cardoso: The committee has to summon the current CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, to explain certain ...
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Economic hardship will end soon, Cleric tells Nigerians: President, Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria and overseas, Pastor (Dr) Henry Ojo has urged Nigerians to ...
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Lawyer urges EFCC to probe Buhari’s cabinet members: Human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to probe all ...
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On the move with smugglers: Why the smuggling business in the Sahara is booming again
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ROUNDUP: Budget padding, power outage, Akpabio, Saraki verbal punches, other top stories at Senate
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Mali: Insecurity Erodes Chances of Return to Civilian Rule in Niger and Mali: Attacks by jihadists are on the rise in both Niger and Mali, where juntas are keen ...
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The World Daily Brief: Czech Republic sanctions pro-Russian politician; Pentagon denies plans to withdraw forces from Niger
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Man working as watchman at Osmania University lands two government jobs: Golle Praveen Kumar prepared for competitive exams while working as a night watchman at ...
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The World Daily Brief for March 29: Sudan peace talks; Sahel junta turns away from U.S.
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No decision made on movement of US forces from Niger: Pentagon: 'To my knowledge, there continue to be ongoing discussions at this time," says spokesman Pat ...
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Buhari never saw Oronsaye’s report, says ex-minister: Former Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, says that Steven Oronsaye’s report was not presented to ...
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BREAKING: Nigeria opens land, air borders with Niger Republic: President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria's land and air borders with the ...
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Qatar remarks: Nigeria’s corruption problem runs deep: PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s remarks that Qatari investors should report Nigerian officials who solicit bribes ...
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