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International Awards Conferred to Narendra Modi: A testament to expanding global influence of India
Organiser Weekly
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Since assuming office as the 14th Prime Minister of India in 2014, Narendra Modi has emerged as one of the most globally decorated Indian leaders. As of July 2025, he has received 25 prestigious international awards—an unprecedented tally that...
Not wanted here: Why Africa is turning away from US military might
Oklahoma City Sun
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For Africa, the retreat of a long-standing security partner opens a strategic vacuum to be filled by other global actors A shift appears to be underway in US-Africa relations, judging by the remarks of Vice President J.D. Vance and AFRICOM...
Mali's military helicopter airlifts $117 million worth of gold from Barrick's mine amidst tension
Business Insider Africa
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July 11, 2025
Malian military helicopters made an unannounced landing at Barrick Gold Corp.'s mine on Thursday and seized over a metric ton of gold, the company said. On Thursday morning, a brown-and-green military helicopter landed at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold...
Fg Rejects Us Pressure To Accept Deported Venezuelan Nationals In Niger
The Nigerian Voice
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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, says Nigeria will not succumb to pressure from the United States government to accept deported Venezuelans in the country. The minister who hinted at mounting pressure from the US on...
Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?
Al Jazeera
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July 11, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has drawn mockery after he complimented the president of Liberia for speaking English “beautifully”, even though it is the country’s official language. “Such good English, where did you learn to speak so...
Fuel Subsidy Removal Painfully Necessary – Minister
Leadership
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July 11, 2025
Amid dissenting views on the performance of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government, the minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said the removal of fuel subsidy was painful but necessary. He spoke...
Malian Ruler Grants Himself 5-Year Presidential Mandate Renewable Indefinitely
Alexa.ng
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Mali’s junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without election, in a law made public on Thursday. General Assimi Goita’s approval of the measure had been widely expected for...
Kogi Plans International Cattle Market, Liaise With Miyetti Allah on Security Concerns
Kogi Reports
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July 10, 2025
Kogi state government has announced plans to establish a mega international cattle market. The State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, made this known during a strategic meeting with the leadership of the Miyetti Allah...
International journalists explore development of China's Xinjiang
China Daily Global
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URUMQI -- A total of 24 journalists from 23 countries have participated in a media tour of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, focusing on its role as the core zone of the Silk Road Economic Belt. Organized by China's State Council...
Idris Orders Immediate Repairs Of Birnin Kebbi–Niger International Road
TVC News Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris , has directed the immediate repair of a section of the Birnin Kebbi–Niger International Road that was washed away by recent flooding following a heavy downpour.... The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris...
Niger: Terrorists kill 13 villagers in fresh attack
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 9, 2025
Terrorists masquerading as bandits have reportedly killed 13 people including security operatives in an attack on some communities in Mariga local government area of Niger state. The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday July 8, 2025...
“Malami Has No Political Value” – Kebbi Govt Speaks on His Defection to ADC
Lagos Post Online
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July 10, 2025
The Kebbi State government has stated that the defection of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is politically inconsequential and irrelevant to the state’s populace or...
Coalition Of Political Parties: Text Of Sen David Mark’s Speech
National Network
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July 10, 2025
We are gathered here this afternoon in pursuit of our shared mission to rescue our country and save our hard-won democracy. We address you formally, today on the operational focus and structure of the new political coalition that brings together...
Niger attack claims 13 as 20 bandits die in Kwara
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
• Miyetti Allah vigilantes, hoodlums duel in Plateau ambush Bandits have attacked some communities in Mariga Local Council of Niger State, killing 13 people, including security operatives, and injuring others in the process. Residents said the...
Niger Assembly passes hydrocarbon and minerals development agency Bill into Law
Daily Post
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July 8, 2025
The Niger State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Niger State Hydrocarbon and Minerals Development Agency to oversee exploration and managing its resources. The Bill was passed after the House Standing Committee on Environment...
Mali’s junta chief grants himself indefinite presidential term amid political crackdown
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
Mali’s junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without election, in a law made public Thursday. General Assimi Goita’s approval of the measure had been widely expected for...
Nurses Association Asks Nigerian Government To Revisit Allowance Review, Issues 15-Day Ultimatum For Strike
Sahara Reporters
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The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has rejected the recent circular on reviewed allowances for health workers, describing it as inadequate and discriminatory. The resolution followed an emergency meeting of the...
Kebbi Govt: Malami’s Defection irrelevant, he has no political value
Daily Trust
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July 10, 2025
The Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, has described the recent defection of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as politically irrelevant to both the...
Mali junta chief approves law giving him unlimited mandate
eNCA
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BAMAKO - Mali's junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable "as many times as necessary" and without election, in a law made public Thursday. READ: Mali junta chief granted renewable presidential mandate General...
We Are Happy Malami Left APC For ADC, He Has No Political Value – Kebbi Govt
Naija News
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July 10, 2025
The government of Kebbi State has described the defection of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as politically inconsequential and of no concern to the people or...