Ongoing construction of $2bn Kano-Marafi rail project excites FG
The Minister of Transport, Sen. Ahmed Alkali, has expressed satisfaction with the level of ongoing construction of the $2 billion
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Niger Republic
Niger’s military rulers reopen airspace after seizing power in coup
The military junta in Niger has reopened the West African country’s airspace again more than one month after seizing power
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ECOWAS debunks fake transition proposal in Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday debunked the transitional proposal for the Republic of Niger as
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Niger crisis: Tinubu insists military intervention last resort
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said all diplomatic options would be exhausted with the military junta in Niger Republic before
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African leaders work on response to Gabon military coup
African leaders are working out on Thursday how to respond to officers in Gabon who ousted President Ali Bongo and
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Niger crisis: Border residents allege being treated like Nigeriens
Some residents of Magamar Jibia Community, located within the Nigeria-Niger border of Katsina State, have accused security personnel of treating
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ECOWAS forces ready to storm Niger – Defence Chiefs
Troops of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said they are ready to participate in a standby force
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France’s hypocrisy and Macron’s apology not acceptable to Africa, By UZOMAU AHAMEFULE
The hypocritical apology by the French President Emmanuel Macron to Africa for the “evil” and the atrocities he said France
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Allow Nigeriens to fight for democracy like Nigeria, Sen. Sani urges ECOWAS
A former Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani, has urged ECOWAS leaders to allow
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Niger coup leader signs decree on formation of new transitional govt
The coup leader in Niger Republic, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, has signed a decree on the formation of a new transitional
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NIS seeks more collaborative measures on border closure compliance
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has solicited for more collaborative measures from sister security agencies and border communities to ensure
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Niger coup: Citizens against fruitless democracy
The West African nation of Niger has been on the news for the past couple of days over the unfortunate
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Niger coup: PDP leaders advise Tinubu not to engage military
The national leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised President Bola Tinubu not to engage the military as
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Niger coup: Senate urges Tinubu, ECOWAS to exhaust all options
Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu, as Chairman of ECOWAS, to encourage other ECOWAS leaders to explore further the political
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ECOWAS Military Chiefs announce decision on Niger Republic
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Defence Chiefs on Friday said there should be comprehensive approach that encompasses political,
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Border closure: Nigeria not at war with Niger Republic – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the closure of Nigeria borders with Niger Republic is not a declaration of war
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Niger Republic: Coup makers repudiate diplomatic relations with Nigeria, US, France, Togo
The coup leaders in Niger Republic have cut diplomatic relations with Nigeria, France, Togo and the United States as the
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No price is too big to pay for peace, says Customs boss
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewola Adeniyi has stressed that
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Thousands rally in Niger in support of military coup
Demonstrators took to the streets of Niger’s capital Niamey on Thursday in a show of support for the country’s new
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Nonsense Comes Calling Next Door, By CHIDI AMUTA
Nigeria’s immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, has a tragic sense of humour. His unrelenting indifference to the condition of the
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