Tag: Cameroon

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 11 States Alerted of Possible Flood as Cameroon Begins Drainage of Lagdo Dam

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 11 States Alerted of Possible Flood as Cameroon Begins Drainage of Lagdo Dam

11 states alerted of possible flood as Cameroon begins drainage of Lagdo Dam FG offers tertiary education admissions to people with disabilities CBN maintains a 5% loan cap to the…

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Cameroon and Rwanda Reshuffle Military Following Ousting of President Ali Bongo

As political upheaval spreads across the African continent, several leaders are taking proactive measures to bolster their positions amidst growing concerns of coups and instability. Recent moves by Presidents Paul…

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Preventing Disaster: Nigeria’s Approach to Cameroon Dam’s Opening and Flood Preparedness

As the waters of Cameroon's Lagdo Dam begin to flow once more, Nigeria's Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, brings a message of cautious optimism. The opening of…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | CBN Waives 2025 Licence Renewal Fee for all BDCs

CBN Increases Surveillance on Transactions with Cameroon, Croatia, and Vietnam

In a recent development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed Deposit Money Banks and Other Financial Institutions operating in the country to intensify their oversight of transactions involving…

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Andre Onana leaves Qatar and Cameroon national team after fallout with coach

After being suspended by the Cameroonian football association, goalkeeper Andre Onana has withdrawn from the team and will not be participating in the rest of the World Cup. According to…

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FIFA World Cup 2022: The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon stage a thrilling comeback to earn a 3-3 draw with Serbia

Cameroon survived what would have been a record-tying World Cup loss against Serbia thanks to Vincent Aboubakar's spectacular second-half comeback. The veteran attacker entered the game with the Indomitable Lions…

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EFCC arraigns ex-Lagos attorney-general on separate money laundering charge; Nigeria, Cameroon inaugurate bridge linking both countries | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

EFCC arraigns ex-Lagos attorney-general on separate money laundering chargeThree serving governors, others under pressure over billions stashed – EFCCNigeria, Cameroon inaugurate bridge linking both countriesGanduje presents N245bn 2023 proposed budgetImmigration…

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Glo brings Battle of the Year to Nigeria

The World’s biggest dance reality television show, Battle of the Year in Nigeria has officially been unveiled in Nigeria by national telecommunications company Globacom. Widely regarded as the World Cup…

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Kenyan shilling remains under pressure on strong dollar demand | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: FG set to recover £200 million stolen Nigerian funds from the US The Federal Government…

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Super Eagles beat Cameroon 3-2 to qualify for 2019 #AFCON quarter-finals

Saturday's Round of 16 encounter in the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has seen the Super Eagles beat the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 3-2, with an Odion Ighalo brace…

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The Big 5: Fire ravages 140 shelters in Borno IDPs camp; Bayelsa fixes July 27 for LG elections | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Fire ravages 140 shelters in Borno IDPs camp The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 140 shelters were destroyed by fire in…

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As Biya takes his 7th oath of office, it’s a drawback for Africa

After thirty-six years in power, 85-year-old President of Cameroon, Paul Biya will be sworn in tomorrow for a 7th record-breaking time making him the longest-serving President in Africa and by…

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The YNaija Cover – the 5th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:

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UPDATE: 78 children kidnapped in Cameroon

Seventy eight (78) students and their principal have been kidnapped by armed separatists from a Presbyterian school in Nkwen village in Cameroon, Governor Deben Tchoffo said Monday. The kidnapping late Sunday…

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Plateau United, MFM FC progress into last 32 of the CAF Champions League

Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions league, Plateau United and Mountain of Fire and Miracles Football Club (MFM F.C.) have proved their mettle in the competition by beating Eding Sport…

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[The Activism Blog] Paradigm Initiative condemns internet shutdown in Cameroon

Digital Rights Advocacy group, the Paradigm Initiative of Nigeria (PIN) has condemned the continuous Internet shutdown in Cameroon which began on September 30, 2017. In a press release on Wednesday,…

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[The Injustice Blog] Is Nigeria planning the Biya example?

Cameroon is currently embroiled in a major crisis. The calls for secession in the Southern region of the country has led to lots of casualties due to the confrontation between…

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[The Activism Blog] Cameroon security forces kill 17 protesters – Amnesty International

Amnesty International has claimed that seventeen protesters were killed by Cameroon security forces on Sunday, October 1, 2017.The protesters were demanding independence from the Central African country. The protesters were…

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Reuben Abati: Ambazonia, Biya’s intolerance and internet democracy

by Reuben Abati     A Biafra-like agitation for independence has been unfolding in neighbouring Republic of Cameroon since November 2016.  The people of Northern and Southern Cameroons under the …

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D’Tigers through to the AfroBasket semifinals with an impressive win

The Nigeria senior men’s basketball team, D'Tigers are through to the semi-final stage of the ongoing 2017 Afrobasket championship - with a 106-91 victory over Cameroon to edge closer to…

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223 people have been killed in Boko Haram attacks since April – Report

According to a statement on Tuesday by Amnesty International, at least 223 people have been killed in Boko Haram attacks in North-east Nigeria since April. Highlights:  Most of the attacks…

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BREAKING: Super Eagles play 1-1 draw against Cameroon in Yaoundé

Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday played a 1-1 draw against Cameroon in Yaoundé. Belgium-based Moses Simon put Nigeria ahead in the 30th minute after an Odion Ighalo’s shot was cleared.…

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“We are just very keen to finish what we started” – Mikel Obi

Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi arrived Yaounde on Sunday afternoon for Monday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. A statement by the Nigeria Football…

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Nigeria gets FIFA’s clearance to field Ola Aina against Cameroon

Football governing body, FIFA has given Nigeria clearance to field Chelsea defender Ola Aina in the World Cup qualifier against Cameroon on Monday. Coach Gernot Rohr said Aina, who can…

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Buhari congratulates the Super Eagles after impressive win over Cameroon

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles, who this evening in Uyo, beat the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 4 goals to nothing. In a series of tweets on Twitter,…

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FG evacuates 170 Nigerian refugees, mostly women and children from Cameroon

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has evacuated 170 Nigerians refugees, mostly women and children from Cameroon. The Director-General of the Agency, Alhaji Mustapha Maihaja, disclosed this at Mubi International…

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Reports of the murder of 97 Nigerian fishermen fabricated, Cameroon delegation in Nigeria says

Cameroon has since denied reports that 97 Nigerian fishermen were killed by its gendarmes in Bakassi peninsula, also downplaying the maltreatment of Nigerian refugees in the country. A 3-man delegation…

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‘Cameroon tortures, kills Boko Haram suspects in custody’

The rights group, Amnesty International said Thursday, dozens of Boko Haram suspects have died in Cameroon custody, with security forces brutally torturing them, Guardian reports. The NGO said it had…

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Cameroon repatriates 887 Nigerian refugees

About 887 Nigerian refugees have been deported from Cameroon following a request from the Cameroonian government. External Relations Officer, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Nigeria, Hanson Tanfu on Wednesday said…

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Opinion: London is not the only place under terrorist attack

by Tony Ogunlowo   On the 22nd of May, 22-year old Salman Abedi exploded a shrapnel-loaded bomb killing himself and 23 others, injuring 119, some seriously, after an Arianna Grande…

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