Tag: Turkey

18-year-old Italian-Nigerian volleyball player dies in Turkey after jumping from 6th-floor hotel window

Italian volleyball player of Nigerian descent, Julia Ituma, has passed away at the age of 18, after a suspected fall from the 6th-floor window of her hotel room in Istanbul,…

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Former Chelsea Winger Christian Atsu Found Dead in Turkey

Christian Atsu Twasam, a winger for Ghana and Hatayspor, has been confirmed dead following the earthquake in Turkey. The Black Stars winger died 12 days after being trapped beneath rubble…

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Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquake continues to rise with rescue efforts yet to reach all survivors

On Thursday, the death toll from this week's earthquakes in Turkey and Syria approached 16,000, as expectations waned that many survivors would be discovered 72 hours after the calamity and…

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At Least 1,300 Killed by Powerful Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Hundreds of structures were destroyed and over 1,300 people were killed when a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit large sections of Turkey and Syria early on Monday. As rescuers continued…

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Reddington Zaine Laboratory creates additional COVID testing centres for travelling Nigerians

As the world begins to recover from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, various measures have been adopted by different Governments to ensure safety of their citizens. Several countries…

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Greece

Why we should be concerned about the fires at Greek refugee camps

Barely a month ago, news of African migrants who set sail on Greece’s water territory on inflatable life rafts and abandoned by Greek authorities was all over media spaces. New…

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Why we should be concerned that Greece is leaving African migrants at sea

Over 1000 African migrants were set to sail on Greece's water territory on inflatable life rafts and abandoned by Greek authorities. Reports also have it that there have been other…

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The Late 5: Turkey urges U.S. to end it’s support for Kurdish fighters, WhatsApp preparing to roll out a new feature and other top stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Libyan forces have arrested gang members suspected of torturing Nigerians and other African migrants. They are reported to have been arrested…

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23 companies want to invest in Nigeria following Buhari’s Turkey visit

President Muhammadu Buhari visited Turkey some weeks ago to boost bilateral trade and, 23 Turkish electrical manufacturing companies are set to visit Nigeria this week to meet with buyers and…

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The Big 5: Buhari returns to Nigeria, IPOB threatens to take up arms, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you need to be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Mrs Aisha Buhari have returned from Turkey where they attended…

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President Buhari, wife arrive Nigeria after D-8 summit in Turkey (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari and Aisha Buhari have arrived Abuja after a working visit to Turkey and the D-8 Summit. In Turkey, the President held meetings with host President Tayyip Erdogan,…

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The Late 5: Buhari’s proposed $5.5bn loan could take up to 30 years to repay, FG releases N3.5bn for vaccination programme, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: It's President Muhammadu Buhari's second day in Turkey where he is attending the D-8 Summit and, as you'd…

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I was disturbed over ISIS’ support for Boko Haram – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said he was disturbed when terrorist group, Boko Haram claimed they have been receiving support from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. According to a…

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The Big 5: Osinbajo meets with Kachikwu and Baru, Court releases Atiku’s son, and other top stories

Good morning. These are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Turkey late yesterday where he will be participating in the D-8 Summit scheduled…

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Just In: Buhari arrives Turkey for D-8 summit

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Turkey where he will be participating in the ninth Summit of the Developing 8 (D-8) on Friday. The President arrived at the Esenboğa International Airport in…

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Buhari to depart Nigeria for Turkey on Wednesday

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday will depart for Istanbul, Turkey for the 9th Summit of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation (D-8) slated for October 20. Special Adviser to the President on…

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President Buhari, Customs CG to visit Turkey over illegal importation of firearms

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) will travel to Turkey for a bilateral meeting with the authorities of Turkish Customs Service,…

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Customs boss meets Turkish envoy over illegal inflow of firearms

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) Tuesday, met with the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil. Antecedent: The spate of the inflow of pump action rifles imported into…

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23 doctors managing 24 Zamfara hospitals | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N14.06 trillion - According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria's domestic debt portfolio as at June 2017 is put at this amount. 23 doctors - Minister of Health,…

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The Big 5: Non-academic staff of Nigerian universities calls off strike; World’s richest woman dies at 94; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following the lead of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities…

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Customs DG meets Turkish envoy today over illegal arms importation

The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali, (retd.) Thursday, announced that the service would be having a diplomatic meeting with the Ambassador of Turkey on Friday (today) - to address…

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Turkey dissociates self from citizen who expressed support for Biafra

The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has dissociated itself from a Turkish citizen, Abdülkadir Erkahraman, who has expressed support for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Highlights:…

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Pres.Trump attempts to reassure Turkish President after U.S plan to arm Kurds

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Donald Trump on Tuesday, sought  to repair relations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is alarmed about a U.S plan to arm Kurdish fighters in…

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Turkey warns US of the backlash from decision to arm Kurdish fighters

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Turkey has warned the US, Wednesday that the decision to arm Kurdish forces fighting Islamic State in Syria could end up hurting Washington, and accused its NATO…

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Turkey bombs allies in Syria and Iraq | US officials deeply ‘concerned’

Turkey carried out a series of airstrikes Tuesday against US allies fighting ISIS in Syria and Iraq amd US officials are "deeply concerned" According to CNN ,  a senior US…

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Who is Mevlut Mert Altintas – the policeman who shot Russia’s ambassador to Turkey?

"Don’t forget Aleppo. Don’t forget Syria. Unless our towns are secure, you won’t enjoy security. Only death can take me from here. Everyone who is involved in this suffering will…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Dangote ranked 68th on Forbes list of world’s most powerful persons Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has been named as…

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UPDATE: Russian Ambassador to Turkey killed in Ankara (GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Russia's Ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov was on Monday killed at a photo exhibition in Ankara. Karlov, was shot by a gunman while delivering a speech. The gunman, who has now…

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Nigerian students in Turkish universities safe – envoy

Nigerian students in Turkish universities are safe under the government, Turkish ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil has said. Cakil said this at a dinner reception held to celebrate the 93rd…

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We are taking necessary steps to ensure release of detained student in Turkey – FG

The Ministry of Foreign affairs on Wednesday said it was taking necessary steps to ensure the release of the detained Nigerian students in Turkey. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Clement Aduku, disclosed…

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