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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Tax ECOWAS Countries with a 0.5% Import Levy
April 1, 2025
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Tax ECOWAS Countries with a 0.5% Import Levy

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger tax ECOWAS countries with a 0.5% import levy Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic have further thinned their relationship with the ECOWAS countries by hitting the organisation with a 0.5%... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Against Tinubu, Fines Ex-presidential Candidate ₦5m
December 17, 2024
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Against Tinubu, Fines Ex-presidential Candidate ₦5m

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Supreme Court dismisses suit against Tinubu, fines ex-presidential candidate ₦5m The Supreme Court dismissed a suit filed by an ex-presidential candidate, Ambrose Owuru, and fined him ₦5 million for submitting a frivolous suit against President... Read More
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November 10, 2023
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Naira Crashed to its Lowest in the Official Market at ₦996.75/$; Festus Keyamo Warns NLC Against Disrupting Flight Business Amid Protest in Abuja | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Naira crashed to its lowest in the official market at ₦996.75/$ On Thursday, November 9, the Nigerian currency (N) hit its lowest price in history at the official (Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market), trading at... Read More
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July 31, 2023
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Peter Obi Questions FG: ‘Where’s the Fuel Subsidy Money Going?’; President Tinubu Employs Special Investigator to Probe CBN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Peter Obi Questions FG: ‘Where’s the Fuel Subsidy Money Going?’ Renowned for his astute political acumen, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has raised a formidable challenge to the Federal Government, demanding transparency in the... Read More
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October 26, 2022
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We will kill and bury many until we win the elections in 2023 – Borno APC Chieftain; It will be “the miracle of the century” if Peter Obi wins – Mamora | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We will kill and bury many until we win the elections in 2023 – Borno APC Chieftain It will be “the miracle of the century” if Peter Obi wins – Mamora Nigeria’s health sector heading towards crisis as doctors are leaving in large numbers Flood disaster: 40 die 382 communities hit, 50,000 persons affected in... Read More
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September 16, 2022
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We’ll mobilise nationwide, shut down Presidential Villa, NANS warns FG; 2023 Election: Don’t allow religion to divide us, Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We’ll mobilise nationwide, shut down Presidential Villa, NANS warns FG Wike signs laws for compulsory treatment of gunshot victims and women’s right to inherit property in Rivers Hardship, as inflation rate hits 20.5%, highest since 2005 Bandits invade Niger LG, kill one, abduct 10 2023 Election: Don’t allow religion to divide us, Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians... Read More
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April 22, 2022
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“There are no civilians residing in these areas” – Niger govt says after NAF bombing killed 6 children | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Niger government feigns ignorance of civilians living in bombed area Religion and ethnicity are out of the Boko Haram insurgency – Buhari ‘Prison experiences TB deaths, wardens cover up the story’ IGP vows to deal with killers of policemen Justice will be served, CAN assures about Osinachi Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital... Read More
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June 20, 2019
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The Big 5: Immunity prevented us from probing Ganduje – Rimingado; Police arrest three suspects over abduction of former minister’s son | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police arrest three suspects over abduction of former minister’s son The Nigerian police on Wednesday said three suspects have been arrested as part of investigations into the abduction of a son of the former health minister, Isaac Adewole. Dayo Adewole was on Tuesday kidnapped by... Read More
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February 26, 2019
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The Big 5: Buhari beats Atiku in Lagos with over 130,000 votes; APGA, PDP protest as Okorocha wins senatorial poll | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Buhari wins Niger President Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s presidential elections, has scored 612,371 votes in Niger. Anjela Mary, the State Collation Officer for the Presidential election, announced this at the INEC headquarters in Minna on Monday. Mary, who is the... Read More
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December 19, 2017
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Buhari cancels trip to Niger Republic and it makes sense

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, cancelled his scheduled trip to Niger Republic. Background: Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, had announced on Sunday that Buhari would join some world leaders for the 59th Proclamation of Republic of Niger ceremony in Tahoua, Niger. He said Buhari will be accompanied by Governors Aminu Masari,... Read More
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December 17, 2017
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Buhari, 3 governors to travel to Niger

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday will attend the 59th Proclamation of Republic of Niger. Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Sunday said Buhari will be accompanied on the trip by Governors Aminu Masari, Ibrahim Gaidam and Kashim Shettima of Katsina, Yobe and Borno States. “After the ceremony, the Nigerian leader... Read More
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October 24, 2017
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Buhari arrives Niger for ECOWAS meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Niamey, the Republic of Niger for the meeting on common currency for the West African sub-region. Buhari left Nigeria on Tuesday morning to attend the meeting. The special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina had earlier disclosed in a statement on Monday that “the Minister of Finance,... Read More
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September 5, 2017
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Niger President meets President Buhari

President Muhammadou Issoufou of Niger Republic has arrived Katsina to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura. The Nigerien president reportedly arrived Umaru Musa Yaradua International airport at about 11.15am. He was received by Katsina state Governor Aminu Masari , Secretary to State government Mustapha Inuwa, Chief Of Staff government House Bello Mandiya among others.... Read More
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July 20, 2017
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Over 14,000 Nigerians ‘irregularly’ migrated to Italy in 2017

Over 14,118 Nigerians have migrated to Italy irregularly in 2017 alone, according to International Organization for Migration (IOM). IOM’s Chief of Mission, Enira Krdzalic disclosed this while speaking at the launch of the EU-IOM initiative for migration protection and reintegration in Abuja on Thursday, Daily Trust reports. She said a total of 111,148 migrants have... Read More
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July 11, 2017
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Why Nigeria sells electricity to Niger, Benin Republic – Fashola

The Minster of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday, explained the reason(s) Nigeria’s power situation is not as good as Niger and Benin Republic – countries Nigeria sell electricity to. In his presentation at the Presidency Quarterly Business Forum, chaired by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, the minister said Nigeria “sells the power in... Read More
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July 3, 2017
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‘9 people killed, dozens kidnapped in suspected Boko Haram attack’

Nine people were reportedly killed and dozens kidnapped after an attack in southeastern Niger by suspected members of Boko Haram, local authorities said Monday. The attack happened Sunday night, between 9:00 and 10:00 pm, AFP reports. “About 30 to 40 women and children were taken by the assailants,” a local Abari El Hadj Daouda said, adding... Read More
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May 4, 2017
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Nigerien President reschedules visit to Buhari

by Azeez Adeniyi President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou has rescheduled his visit to President Muhammadu Buhari. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Thursday. The statement said the rescheduling was at the instance of the visiting President. “The visit of... Read More
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May 3, 2017
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Just In: Court grants ex-Niger governor, Babangida Aliyu bail

by Dolapo Adelana The Minna High Court Wednesday has granted a former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, and his ex-chief of staff, Umar Nasko. The duo were remanded in prison by the court Tuesday last week after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned them on charges of corruption and fraud. The presiding judge, Justice Aliyu... Read More
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April 21, 2017
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N6bn found in ex-commissioner’s account belongs to Niger state – Gov. Bello

by Dolapo Adelana Niger Governor Abubakar Bello on Friday said the N6 billion blocked by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the accounts of a former commissioner,  Kantigi Liman, was stolen from the state. The governor made the disclosure to journalists after joining President Muhammadu Buhari and hundreds of other Muslim faithful to perform... Read More
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April 14, 2017
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Meningitis kills 33 in Niger

by Dolapo Adelana Cerebral Spinal Meningitis (CSM) has killed thirty-three in Niger state, according to an official disclosed. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, the Executive Director of the state Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPCDA), Dr Yahaya Na’uzo, said nine persons died from the type C meningitis while the remaining 24... Read More
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April 4, 2017
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Man rapes 12-year-old boy to death in Niger

by Dolapo Adelana The police have arrested one Abubakar, a tea seller in Ngwayanma, in the Kontagora area of Niger State for allegedly sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy, identified only as Aminu, The Punch reports. According to the newspaper, Abubakar had reportedly abducted Aminu from his parents’ house sometime in March and held him hostage in his (Abubakar’s) apartment.... Read More
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March 4, 2017
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Supreme Court upholds Niger governor, Bello’s election

by Dolapo Adelana The Supreme Court in Abuja has upheld the election of the Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello. Delivering its judgment on Friday in a case prepared by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, the apex court said the appellant, Mustapha Babangida, lacked merit. It said Babangida did not participate in... Read More
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September 17, 2016
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Niger, Chad troops kill 38 Boko Haram fighters

An official on Friday said troops of Niger and Chad military have killed 38 Boko Haram fighters during military search operations in the Diffa region of southeast Niger this week. Niger Defence ministry spokesperson, Colonel Moustapha Ledru said this on state television. He said, “Two soldiers were lightly wounded in the action and on the enemy side;... Read More
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September 12, 2016
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM VIII: “We are now winning the war”

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More
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August 31, 2016
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17 people killed by floods in Bauchi, Niger and Sokoto

Seventeen people have been reportedly killed by flooding in several local government areas of Bauchi, Niger and Sokoto states. The floods also left thousands of homes destroyed and farmlands washed away. About twelve persons reportedly died after a downpour in Ganjuwa and Giade Local Government areas of Bauchi State. The Deputy Director, Needs Assessment of the... Read More
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