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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...
Niger: Fleeing bandits abandon 50 rounds of live anti-aircraft ammunition
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 4, 2025
The police have recovered 50 rounds of live anti- aircraft ammunition abandoned by bandits fleeing from heavy bombardment from the military in Sulupawa village via Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum areas of Mariga local government of Niger state. The...
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...
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...
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...
Insecurity: Residents raise alarm as 3.7 million face acute hunger in Nigeria’s North East
Daily Post
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July 25, 2025
The recent report by the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, that 3.7 million people were at risk of food insecurity in North East Nigeria did not only raise concern among Nigerians, it also made a mess of the Right to Food Act of...
Niger, Nasarawa States Launch Joint Digital Skills Initiative
This Day
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July 4, 2025
Laleye Dipo in Minna Niger and Nasarawa states have launched a joint digital skills Initiative programme aimed at addressing the critical gap in Nigeria’s Technological ecosystem. The initiative is the outcome of aspirations between the Ministries...
Niger: Police recover 50 live anti-aircraft ammunition abandoned by fleeing bandits
Tribune Online
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July 3, 2025
Niger Police Command has recovered 50 rounds of live anti-aircraft ammunition allegedly abandoned by fleeing bandits following heavy bombardment from the military in Sulupawa village via Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum areas of Mariga local...
Niger govt give cash to victims of fire outbreak
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
Niger State government has supported the victims of fire disaster whose shops were gulted by fire in different locations in Minna, the state capital, in 2024, with cash palliative to the tune of N36,688,118.00 The Director General of the Niger...
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...
“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...
Niger: Concerns over stalemate in appointment of High Court judges
Daily Post
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July 3, 2025
Some members of the Niger State Judiciary have expressed concerns over the state government’s delay in making statutory provisions for the appointment of High Court judges by the National Judicial Commission. DAILY POST learnt that the...
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 police recover 50 rounds of anti-aircraft ammo abandoned by bandits
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
The Niger State Police Command has recovered 50 rounds of live anti-aircraft ammunition abandoned by fleeing bandits following intense bombardment from the military in Sulupawa village through Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum areas of Mariga Local...
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...
Niger, Nasarawa to train 10,000 in digital skills
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
In one of the major steps taken towards regional integration and digital empowerment, the governments of Niger and Nasarawa States have unveiled a joint Smart Skills Development Programme called NINATECH, aimed at equipping 10,000 citizens across...
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...
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...
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...