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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's junta revokes military agreement with US: In a damning statement, a spokesperson decries Washington's "condescending attitude" towards Niger.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68590531
After military coup: Niger ends military cooperation with the USA "with immediate effect"
spiegel.de/ausland/niger-beendet-militaerkooperation-mit-den-usa-mit-sofortiger-wirkung-a-d3bab4bd-5a81-4e51-b200-92a3224ee154
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 ...
reuters.com/world/africa/hunters-niger-lament-loss-range-islamist-threat-2024-03-15/
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
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 ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240312-turkey-iran-morocco-joust-for-greater-role-in-sahel
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 ...
spiegel.de/ausland/sahelzone-warum-sich-afrikanische-staaten-vom-westen-abwenden-a-aa4bb1c7-bee1-44f8-889a-5900648fc38b
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 ...
africanews.com/2024/03/12/nigerians-struggle-with-soaring-prices-as-ramadan-begins/
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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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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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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Electricity: Reps probe Buhari’s mass metering policy: The lower chamber resolved to investigate the funds disbursed to the licensed electricity distribution ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/673223-electricity-reps-probe-buharis-mass-metering-policy.html
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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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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This present hunger should not be politicised: "Several revolutions in human history have been triggered by people who could no longer manage their hunger ...
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Otuaro takes over as Amnesty boss: A former executive of the NDDC, Dennis Otuaro, has assumed duty as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
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ECOWAS searches for fresh unity as Niger, others attempt sub-regional bloc: With the ECOWAS lifting economic and travel sanctions imposed on Burkina Faso, Guinea ...
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Senate summons CBN officials over N30tn loans: The Senate has said it will quiz some officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria on how the N30tn Ways and Means ...
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Niger, 2024 growth champion: mirage or reality?: The country is expected to experience the highest growth rate in Africa in 2024. Faced with inflation and ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/03/11/niger-2024-growth-champion-mirage-or-reality_6605812_124.html
India Ranked 104, Between Niger and Ivory Coast, on the Liberal Democracy Index: Report
thewire.in/rights/india-ranked-104-between-niger-and-ivory-coast-on-the-liberal-democracy-index-report
Niger isolated and suspicious despite end of sanctions: The political and economic standoff between Niamey and ECOWAS, which is demanding the release of deposed ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_182975
Rangers CEO makes NPFL debut in Tornadoes win: Seven-time NPFL champions, Enugu Rangers secured a 2-0 away win over Niger Tornadoes as their general manager and ...
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From Niger to Guinea, ECOWAS sanctions against juntas have failed: Amid the biggest crisis in its history, the West African regional organization is now ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/02/28/from-niger-to-guinea-ecowas-sanctions-against-juntas-have-failed_6566933_124.html
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Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears
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Quick Glance: Forgery: $6.2 Million Payment Not Approved
- Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha confirms: Buhari's signature was forged for $6.2 million cash withdrawal.
- Mustapha testifies Buhari's and his own signatures were forged for controversial payment.
- Emefiele denies charges in prosecution for abusive payment.
- Mustapha explains payment requested in Naira equivalent of N2.9 billion.
West African Leaders Lift Sanctions on Niger Months After Coup: Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States on Saturday lifted far-reaching ...
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N55 Trillion? How Much Was Stolen From Nigeria Under Buhari?: Nigeria’s February 2023 general election saw Bola Ahmed Tinubu succeed Muhammadu Buhari as his ...
fij.ng/article/n55-trillion-how-much-was-stolen-from-nigeria-under-buhari/
ECOWAS lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue | Africanews: West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has lifted travel, commercial and ...
africanews.com/2024/02/24/ecowas-lifts-coup-sanctions-on-niger-in-a-new-push-for-dialogue/
Niger Misses Debt Payments on Domestic Bonds as Sanctions Bite: Niger missed debt payments of $24.2 million on its domestic bonds in the past week as sanctions ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-19/niger-misses-24-2-million-debt-payments-as-sanctions-bite
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Niger misses debt payment, default up to almost $520 million: Niger last week missed a debt payment of 13.4 billion CFA francs ($22 million) ...
reuters.com/world/africa/niger-misses-debt-payment-default-up-almost-520-million-2024-02-19/
Quick Glance: Everton climbs out of relegation zone after draw
- Amadou Onana's goal secures Everton a draw against Crystal Palace.
- The draw lifts Everton out of the Premier League relegation zone.
- Jordan Ayew leads Palace in the second half post Roy Hodgson's resignation.
- Palace is five points clear of relegation, with Everton and Luton tied in points.
West Africa's regional bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue
apnews.com/article/west-africa-ecowas-niger-mali-burkina-faso-abuja-ae53abf8464dce5487cd7a3d73e0a9c0
Niger Cuts Oil Minister’s Portfolio as It Sees Boost to Output: Niger slimmed its petroleum minister’s portfolio in a government reshuffle as it seeks to boost ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-19/niger-cuts-oil-minister-s-portfolio-as-it-sees-boost-to-output
Senate to probe Buhari, Emefiele over N30trn Ways and Means : The Senate resolved to probe the N30tn Ways and Means spent by former President Muhammadu ...
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Igboho: I can now return to Nigeria — Akintoye: the Yoruba self-determination struggle, Professor Banji Akintoye, on Saturday, declared his intention to return ...
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Mambilla: EFCC declares promoter wanted, Buhari denies authorising settlement: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, declared the promoter ...
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Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/02/14/nigerian-ex-president-muhammadu-buharis-signature-forged-to-withdraw-6m/
Gaza mourners hold funeral outside hospital for 25 killed by Israel | Africanews: This week the United States vetoed another draft resolution calling for a ...
africanews.com/2024/02/24/gaza-mourners-hold-funeral-outside-hospital-for-25-killed-by-israel/
BREAKING: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdraw From ECOWAS: Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger have withdrawn their membership from the ...
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Quick Glance: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Withdraw from ECOWAS
- The three nations announce their withdrawal from ECOWAS, citing the organization as a threat to member states.
- In a joint statement, they accuse ECOWAS of being influenced by foreign powers and betraying its founding principles.
- They accuse the regional body of not supporting their fight against terrorism and imposing illegitimate sanctions.
- ECOWAS states that it was not notified of the countries' decision to leave the bloc.
Niger: Authorities default up to almost $520 million in debt payment | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/02/19/niger-authorities-default-up-to-almost-520-million-in-debt-payment/
Buhari’s reckless policies responsible for current hardship – Oshiomhole: He recalled that he protested some of the policies that he said were designed to ...
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Clean up Niger Delta before quiting, women group tells Shell: The Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre and their allied community-based women's ...
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Nigeria's Yakubu Gowon, the last living founding father of ECOWAS calls for its rescue | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/02/22/nigerias-yakubu-gowon-last-living-founding-father-of-ecowas-calls-for-its-rescue/
ECOWAS bloc lifts sanctions on junta-led Niger: ECOWAS said it had decided to lift Niger sanctions including border closures, the freezing of central bank and ...
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001490531/ecowas-bloc-lifts-sanctions-on-junta-led-niger
Junta-led Sahel states confirm plan to form tri-state confederation - ministry: Junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger plan to proceed with the establishment of ...
reuters.com/world/africa/junta-led-sahel-states-confirm-plan-form-tri-state-confederation-ministry-2024-02-15/
Sanctioned Niger Misses $3 Million Debt Payment, Adding to Woes: Niger missed a debt payment of $3 million on a domestic bond this week as the West African ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-01/sanctioned-niger-misses-3-million-debt-payment-adding-to-woes
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Ecowas: Nigeria rebukes states for quitting regional bloc: It accuses the military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of not acting in good faith.
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Gowon asks ECOWAS to lift sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso: Mr Gowon, who was one of the founders of ECOWAS as Nigeria's military head of state in May ...
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Niger will never return to ECOWAS, coup leader vows: The leader of the military junta in Niger, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has vowed that the country will not rejoin ...
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Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to form confederation: The governments of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have made public their plans to form a confederation following ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/668783-niger-mali-burkina-faso-to-form-confederation.html
With ECOWAS exit, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger leave democratic transition in limbo
france24.com/en/africa/20240202-with-ecowas-exit-mali-burkina-faso-and-niger-leave-democratic-transition-in-limbo
Court orders DSS to release Sowore’s passport, others: The Federal High Court in Abuja, has struck out the treasonable felony charges filed by the FG against ...
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Nigeria needs bold leaders to tackle corruption – Ex-presidential aide: The former presidential aide further stated that President Bola Tinubu is carrying a ...
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Coup juntas threaten to quit West Africa bloc: Here’s what it means for the region — and Russia
cnbc.com/2024/02/08/west-african-coup-juntas-threaten-to-quit-regional-bloc-what-it-means.html
Sahel: A storm is brewing: After the coup states of Mali and Burkina Faso, Niger is also allying itself with Russia. This is a highly dangerous development for ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/sahel-niger-mali-russland-1.6353705
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Blinken starts West Africa tour to boost democracies, counter Sahel security threat
france24.com/en/africa/20240122-blinken-to-start-west-africa-tour-aimed-at-countering-sahel-security-threat
Indigenes are inviting herdsmen from Niger – Benue gov: Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has raised the alarm that some indigenes of the state are importing ...
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🔊 Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have said they are immediately leaving ECOWAS - a regional economic bloc that had been urging them to return to democratic rule ...
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Buhari deserves commendation for judiciously utilising external loans – Ex-minister
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EDITORIAL: ECOWAS and the burden of the Sahelian contagion: PREMIUM TIMES believes that the message in all of this for ECOWAS is: good governance and an economy ...
premiumtimesng.com/opinion/editorial/667654-editorial-ecowas-and-the-burden-of-the-sahelian-contagion.html
How I became Buhari’s cameraman without connection — Ex-President’s photographer: Bayo Omoboriowo, the ex-official photographer of former President Muhammadu ...
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Goalkeeper makes INCREDIBLE howler in 11-0 U17 Women's World Cup qualifying thrashing... as fans ask...
dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13060959/Goalkeeper-makes-INCREDIBLE-howler-11-0-U17-Womens-World-Cup.html
Buhari set Nigeria five decades backward — Clark: Elder Statesman and Leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, has said that the administration of ...
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Prioritise Nigerians’ security, lawmakers urge Tinubu: Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise ...
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Niger Misses Another Bond Payment, Posing Risk to Region’s Banks: Niger has missed a growing number of bond payments due to sanctions triggered by its military ...
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Why Buhari refused to release his WASC result — Adesina: The former aide to Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has revealed why the ex-president refused to release ...
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Tinubu urged to probe $3.4bn IMF loan taken by Buhari: Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to probe the ...
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