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Procurement of N1.4bn vehicles for Niger Republic in Nigeria’s best interest – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2022 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government yesterday cleared the air on President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of N1.4 billion to purchase vehicles for the Niger Republic. Confirming the purchase to State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President

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Matawalle seeks ties with Niger Republic to end banditry in North West

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2021 0

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has sought the corporation of Niger Republic to end banditry in the North West. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Jamilu Iliyasu Birnin-Magaji in Gusau. Matawall, who met with President Mohamed Bazoun of the Republic of Niger, resolved to explore more […]

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Chad shut borders, imposes curfew after president’s death

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2021 0

Following the death of longtime President Idriss Deby Itno on Tuesday, Chad imposed a curfew and closed its borders. After longtime President Idriss Deby Itno died on Tuesday, Chad’s army dissolved the government and parliament, promising “free and fair” elections after an 18-month transition period. Following the death of the leader who had dominated the

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Heavy gunfire near Niger presidency days before inauguration raises coup concerns

Ihesiulo Grace 31 March 2021 0

Soldiers were detained in Niger Republic after an “attempted coup” early Wednesday, according to a security source, who added that “the situation is under control” after gunfire erupted in the capital Niamey. Residents near the presidency reported hearing gunshots overnight, just two days before Mohamed Bazoum is expected to take the helm of the

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Protesters clash with police as Niger opposition decries election

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2021 0

Supporters of Niger’s opposition leader Mahamane Ousmane set up burning barricades and clashed with riot police in the capital Niamey on Wednesday, as the former president declared himself the winner of Sunday’s vote, despite losing the official tally. On Tuesday the election commission declared ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum winner with 55.75% of the ballots […]

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Presidency denies building constructing rail line into Niger Republic

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2020 0

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Thursday has debunked reports that Nigeria was building a rail line to Niger Republic. READ ALSO: FG approves award of $1.9m Rail Line to link Nigeria to Niger Republic Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the Shehu stated the actual plan was […]

Transportation

FG approves award of $1.9m Rail Line to link Nigeria to Niger Republic

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2020 0

The Federal Government on Wednesday approved the sum of  $1.9million for the construction of a rail line that will link Nigeria to the Niger Republic. READ ALSO: FG, CRCC sign 3.9bn dollars agreement on Abuja-Itakpe railway Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the rail line is expected to run from Kano through Katsina and will be […]

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2 armed robbers arrested in Jigawa

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2020 0

The Jigawa state police command has confirmed the arrest of 35-year-old Abdullahi Usman from Niger Republic on charges of armed robbery and killing of a Nigerian in Babura local government. The state’s police spokesperson, SP Abdu Jinjiri said the suspect was among the armed men numbering about nine, who stormed Andau village (within the Nigeria/Niger […]

Crime

25 ‘repentant’ Boko Haram insurgents return To Nigeria from Niger (Photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

Following the decisions of the former insurgents to lay down their arms and retreat to surrender, authorities in Niger Republic have handed over 25 repentant members of the Boko Haram terrorist group to the Nigerian government. According to reports, the repentant Boko Haram fighters arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Wednesday in company […]

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Zulum plans repatriation of 120, 000 refugees from Niger Republic

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has visited Niger Republic to discuss modalities for the safe and dignified repatriation of 120, 000 refugees. Special Adviser to the governor on Public Relations and Strategy, Isa Gusau, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri. Gusau said that the governor had on Saturday, visited Diffa […]

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Zulum plans repatriation of 120,000 refugees in Niger Republic

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

Maiduguri – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, has visited Niger Republic to discuss modalities for safe and dignified repatriation of 120, 000 refugees. Isa Gusau, the Special Adviser to the governor on Public Relations and Strategy, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri. Gusau said that the governor had on Saturday, visited […]

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Buhari condemns killing of 67 soldiers in Niger Republic

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack in Inates, western region of Niger Republic, near the Mali border, which resulted in the killing of 67 military personnel, with 34 people still unaccounted for. The Nigerian leader made his feelings known in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam […]

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NIS arrests human trafficker with 5 female victims

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2019 0

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says it has arrested a suspected human trafficker with five female victims enroute Niger Republic to Europe. The Comptroller General, NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede, disclosed this in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James, on Saturday in Abuja. He added that the arrest was made by […]

Business

Red Star expands to Benin Republic

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2019 0

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo One of Nigeria’s foremost logistics providers, Red Star Express Plc, will be expanding its operations to Benin Republic, August 2nd, 2019, in a bid to provide logistics solutions for businesses across West Africa. The opening of the company’s office in Cotonou, the capital of Benin Republic falls in line with an expansion drive […]

Sports

Egypt stars Mo Salah and Ahmed Hegazi out of Nigeria friendly

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2019 0

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s friendly clash with Nigeria. The Pharaohs will take on Nigeria in a friendly match in March. The vice-president of Egypt football body Ahmed Shobier has claimed Salah won’t be invited to these matches. “Mohamed Salah will not play the Niger game in the AFCON qualifiers or the Nigeria […]

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Niger University honours Zamfara Deputy Governor

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2018 0

A Niger Republic based University, Al-Nahda International University Niamey, has conferred an honorary Doctorate Degree in Islamic Shariah Law on Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Wakkala Muhammad (Sarkin Malaman Gusau). The conferment ceremony was held at the University Convocation hall Niamey during a special award programme designed by the University to

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Katsina flood: Corpse of missing bride recovered in Niger Republic

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2018 0

The remains of Hindatu Yahaya, a young girl who got married three days before the flood in Jibia town in Katsina, which eventually swept her away, have been recovered in Niger Republic. Husband of the deceased, Malam Sani Yahaya, told journalists on Wednesday in Jibia. “The Corpse of my missing wife was retrieved at Girka […]

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Abacha’s son graduates with 479 others

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2018 0

No fewer than 480 students including the youngest son of late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Mustapha, have graduated from the Maryam Abacha American University, Maradi in Niger Republic. The President and Founder of the university, Dr. Adamu Abubakar-Gwarzo, gave the figure at the 2nd convocation of the Institution at the weekend. According to […]

Energy

Nigeria, Niger Republic sign deal to build refinery in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2018 0

Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, on Wednesday signed an agreement with the President of the Republic of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou and the Energy Minister of the Republic of Niger, Foumakoye Gado to construct a refinery in the border town between the Republic of Niger and Katsina State. Although details of […]

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Nigerien Leader Lauds Nigeria-Niger Relations

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2015 0

The President of Niger Republic, Alhaji Muhammadou Isoufou, has extolled the cordial relations between Nigeria and his country. He spoke through the Majority Leader of the Nigerien National Assembly, Alhaji Zakari Umar, who led a 15-man team to visit Gov. Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State on Sunday to congratulate him on the electoral victory of the […]