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Nigerian Brothers Involved in Sextortion of Young Men and Teens Extradited to the U.S; Court of Appeal Affirms Julius Abure as LP National Chairman | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigerian Brothers Involved in Sextortion of Young Men and Teens Extradited to the U.S NAF Helicopter Crashes During Evacuation Mission in Niger State Court of Appeal Affirms Julius Abure as…
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Kyari Emerges as APC’s National Chairman After Resignation of Adamu; Nigeria Confirms First Case of Anthrax in Niger State | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Kyari Emerges as APC's National Chairman After Resignation of Adamu Nigeria Confirms First Case of Anthrax in Niger State Lawyers Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against DSS DG for Failing to Release…
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APC emerges victorious in Niger and Ebonyi Gubernatorial Elections, PDP claims victory in Delta
APC wins in Niger State Umar Bago, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the governorship election in Niger state. Clement Allawa, the resident…
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Five more states join suit challenging naira redesign policy of CBN
The lawsuit against CBN's redesign of the naira has expanded to include five additional states. These are the states of Kano, Niger, Jigawa, Nasarawa, and Abia. When the lawsuits were merged…
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Niger becomes fifth state to sue FG over naira redesign policy
The Niger state government has launched a lawsuit against the federal government over the Central Bank of Nigeria's re-design of the naira. Niger is the fifth state to file a…
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Nigeria ranked as second most terrorized country; Nigeria may lose its 4x100m relay CWG gold as sprinter fails dope test | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria ranked as second most terrorized countryUK govt expresses concerns over 2023 electionsMC Oluomo unveils new uniform for NURTW officialsFlood claims eight lives in Niger State, washes away houses, farmlands,…
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All you need to know about the killings in Shiroro, Niger State.
According to several reports, residents of Shiroro in Nigeria state described how on Thursday, hundreds of terrorists on motorcycles invaded a mining site, killing 43, including 37 security personnel, while…
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Bandits kill 13 soldiers, kidnap Chinese workers in Niger State
Bandits have attacked a mining site in Ajata-Aboki in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State and have killed thirteen persons including seven mobile policemen and six civilians.…
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FG recruits Lawyers to defend Ekweremadu; Lagos state releases policy document on Abortions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG recruits Lawyers to defend EkweremaduLagos state releases policy document on AbortionsNiger State declares public holiday to collect PVCDisciplinary cases against 130 Senior Police Officers to be reviewed by FDCSenate…
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OPEC+ expected to stick to output hike as oil prices bounce back, Algeria to cut gas supplies to Morocco | 5 Things That Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Gunmen release dozens of Nigerian students abducted in May Nigerian gunmen have freed the remaining pupils from more…
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Niger is diversifying to become non-reliant on oil – Gov Bello
Governor of Niger, Abubakar Bello says the state is preparing for a Nigeria without oil and is diversifying to provide alternative sources of revenue. Bello, who spoke in New York…
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Herdsmen attack: Death toll in Niger hits 27
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency has said death in the attack at Epogi community in the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger has risen to 27. Director General of…
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EFCC detain ex-Niger gov., Babangida Aliyu over N5bn fraud
by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Niger Governor, Babangida Aliyu for alleged abuse of office and money laundering, The Nation reports. The anti-graft…
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4 dead as farmers, herdsmen clash in Niger community
A clash between farmers and herdsmen in Sabon Daga community of Bosso local government area of Niger state on Tuesday has led to the death of 4 people. According to…
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BREAKING: Former Niger governor Kure is dead
Former governor of Niger State, Engineer Abdulkhadir Abdullahi Kure has been announced dead. Kure reportedly died in Germany on Sunday afternoon where he was receiving treatment for kidney related illness.…
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We are not aware of any Boko Haram attack in Niger – Police
The Niger Police Command has said it is not aware of any attack by terrorist group, Boko Haram in any part of the state. The command said this in a…
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Just In: 14 killed in petrol tanker explosion in Niger
Fourteen people were killed in Niger State on Friday after a petroleum tanker lost control and collided with some buildings. AFP reports that 8 houses were also set ablazed in…
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Cattle rustlers invade Niger community, kill 6
Suspected cattle rustlers have killed 6 persons in an attack on Kukoki community of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. According to the council's chairman, Mark Jagaba, the attack…
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NSCDC arrests 15-year-old boy with drugs, fake currency
A 15-year-old boy, identified as Umar Alhassan has been arrested by the Niger State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps for allegedly supplying cannabis to some residents in the…
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Bosso attack: Release all suspects to the Police – Niger govt tells military
Niger state governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed immediate release of all persons arrested by the military over the incident in Bosso local government area of the state to…
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Opinion: Niger Killings – David Umaru as the lone voice of reason
By Abdullahi Bello Kuta The month of August, 2016, will be remembered by the people of Niger as that of bloodbath and preventable extrajudicial killings. We witnessed the biggest crisis in the state…
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How 11 military personnel, 8 bandits were killed in Niger clash
The Nigerian Army has said that eleven military personnel and eight bandits died in a gun battle at Kopa, Dagma and Gagaw villages of Bosso Local Government Area of Niger…
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10 die in Army, villagers clash in Niger
The Nigerian Army on Friday said three soldiers and seven civillians died in a clash between soldiers and some residents of Kpaidna community in Niger. According to the Assistant Director,…
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Lagos, Niger partner on agriculture, food security
The Lagos State Government said it has started discussions with Niger State about the development of agricultural commodity value chain. According to the government, the discussion is aimed at…
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Ambode hosts Niger state governor (PHOTOS)
Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday hosted his Niger state counterpart, Alhaji Sani Bello at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The Niger state governor was accompanied by some members…
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‘I gain nothing by denying workers their pay’ – Niger governor
Niger State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has described as unfortunate the strike embarked upon by the state civil servants, insisting that the action was inimical to the development of…
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‘I’m under investigation, it’s normal… I did it to my predecessor’ – Ex-governor
Former Governor of Niger State, Aliyu Babangida, is unperturbed by the decision of his successor, Sani Bello, to investigate his tenure in government. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday,…
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Senate intervenes in plight of Lead poison ravaged Shikira town
In April 2015, 28 children died in Shikira village, in Rafi LGA of Niger state, after drinking water poisoned by lead. The victims had lead levels 17 to 22 times…
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Economic woes: Niger State stops sponsorship for pilgrims
Faced with several economic difficulties, the Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Monday announced that the state government will no longer sponsor pilgrims to visit Jerusalem and Mecca. This…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Another victory for Kashamu | Trump wants Muslims banned from US | Buhari not responsible for religious politics | More stories
Buhari distances himself from social media bill. Vanguard James Faleke says he can't be Yahaya Bello's deputy. YNaija INEC declares Bayelsa poll inconclusive. This Day Buhari says sacrifices were made…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy