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Niger Republic Imposes New Travel Restrictions On Nigerians With ECOWAS Passports
Information Nigeria
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February 18, 2025
The Republic of Niger has introduced stringent immigration measures, effectively barring Nigerians traveling with ECOWAS passports from entering the country unless they possess a valid international passport. This development comes on the heels of...
Niger Republic bars Nigerians with ECOWAS passport
Punch
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The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport. This move follows the country’s recent withdrawal from the Economic Community...
Niger Republic Bans Entry Of Nigerians With ECOWAS Passport, Demands International Passport
Naija News
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February 18, 2025
This development follows Niger’s recent withdrawal from the ECOWAS, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Despite the continued open border between Nigeria and Niger, travellers and cross-border traders are facing significant challenges at major...
These countries are considered dangerous for US travelers
AZ Central - Arizona
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Travelers are being warned to take extra caution when going to popular island destination the Bahamas. The Caribbean nation was already listed at “Level 2: exercise increased caution,” according to the State Department’s rubric for travel safety,...
At least 9 killed, many abducted in ‘bandit’ gang attack in Nigeria
Al Jazeera
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July 19, 2025
Many women and children were reportedly abducted in the deadly attack in northwestern Zamfara State. At least nine people have been reported killed and many abducted following an attack in Nigeria’s northwest, residents and local officials said,...
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso’s ECOWAS exit may worsen Nigeria insecurity
Business Day
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February 12, 2025
The recent withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised significant security concerns for Nigeria, with experts warning of potential threats from insurgent groups. Mike Ejiofor,...
Dakhla, Nice Strengthen Cooperation Ties in Landmark Meeting
Morocco World News
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July 18, 2025
Marrakech – A French delegation from Nice met with Dakhla officials on Thursday to explore cooperation opportunities, marking a truly groundbreaking leap forward in the rapidly evolving Morocco-France territorial dynamics. The delegation, led by...
Sanusi Lauds Stakeholders As 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League Lights Up Birnin Kebbi
Complete Sports
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April 3, 2025
General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi (MON), has praised beach soccer stakeholders in the country for their support of the game. In its fifth season, the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) kicked off with...
Sanusi Lauds Stakeholders as 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League Lights up B’Kebbi
This Day
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April 4, 2025
General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi (MON), has praised beach soccer stakeholders in the country for their support of the game. In its fifth season, the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) kicked off...
AP Strange SummaryBrief at 4:32 p.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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Man pulled into MRI machine after he walked into an exam room wearing a chain necklace WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — A man was pulled into an MRI machine in New York after he walked into the room wearing a large chain necklace. The 61-year-old man had...
Sanusi hails 2025 Beach Soccer League kick off in Birnin Kebbi
The Sun Nigeria
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April 3, 2025
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Dr. Mohammed Sanusi (MON), General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has praised beach soccer stakeholders for their strong support of the sport in Nigeria. The 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League...
DHQ dismisses Niger’s MNJTF withdrawal, vows to eliminate Turji
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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April 3, 2025
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that the Niger Republic has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force, stating that such a move would have serious security implications. Speaking at a bi-weekly briefing in Abuja on Thursday,...
DHQ denies Niger’s withdrawal for MNJTF, vows to capture terrorist kingpin, Turji
Punch
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April 3, 2025
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that Niger Republic has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force, stating that such a move would have serious security implications. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the...
AP Strange SummaryBrief at 4:08 p.m. EDT
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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Man pulled into MRI machine after he walked into an exam room wearing a chain necklace WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — A man wearing a large chain necklace was pulled into an MRI machine in New York when he walked into the exam room, police said. The...
AP Strange SummaryBrief at 3:47 p.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Man pulled into MRI machine after he walked into an exam room wearing a chain necklace WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — A man wearing a large chain necklace was pulled into an MRI machine in New York when he walked into the exam room wearing a large chain...
AES tariff will impact businesses in Nigeria, Niger, traders cry out
Daily Trust
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April 4, 2025
Some traders in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State on Thursday decried the 0.5 per cent additional tariff imposed by the AES on imports into their countries. Speaking in separate interviews in Kongolom, a border town in Mai’adua,...
Niger announces plan to establish two airlines
Business Insider Africa
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February 5, 2025
Niger recently announced plans to establish a national airline, as well as another that would service members of the Alliance of Sahel states, which includes Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. This information was disclosed by Salissou Mahaman Salissou...
Terrorism: Nigeria cautions Niger against withdrawing from MNJTF
Punch
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April 3, 2025
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has warned that the withdrawal of any member state from the Multinational Joint Task Force fighting Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region will have “substantial” implications for the ongoing counter-insurgency...
Niger: No student accommodation racketeering in FUT – Dean
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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February 6, 2025
The Dean Students Affairs of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Dr. Bashir Ganiyu, Wednesday, dismissed social media purporting students accommodation racketeering in the allocation of hostel bed spaces for the 2024/2025 academic year as...
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Break Ties with ECOWAS
Adda247
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February 5, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally acknowledged the departure of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. This move follows over a year of diplomatic strain, primarily caused by military coups and disagreements over ECOWAS'...