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Niger APC Chieftain Vatsa commends Governor Bago for signing power sector bill into law
The Sun Nigeria
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December 24, 2024
Urges the state to pull out of AEDC From John Adams, Minna The former commissioner for information, culture and tourism and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Niger State, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa has commended the state governor, Rt....
A Look At Late fPMB Buhari’s Tributes And His Legacy Of Integrity
The News Chronicle
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July 18, 2025
The ancient town of Daura in Katsina State was last Tuesday host to both the high and low in their hundreds of thousands of males and females from within and outside Nigeria. Their mission was to witness the islamic and military burial of...
Ramadan: Niger governor seeks prayers for Nigeria, others
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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March 1, 2025
NOW Gov. Mohammed-Umaru Bago of Niger has called for sustained prayers by the people for President Bola Tinubu, the country and the state government. The governor also sought Allah’s guidance in securing lives and property, while praying for the...
Niger Buckles Under Relentless Jihadist Fire
FloHockey - Texas
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December 22, 2024
Attacks that killed dozens of civilians and soldiers in Niger this month have put a spotlight on the military’s failure to restore security in the West African nation, nearly 18 months after staging a coup. When the military seized power in July...
Niger gov cautions Christians against pilgrimage to Israel over safety concerns
Punch
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December 23, 2024
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has advised the state Christian pilgrims not to go for the holy pilgrimage in Israel due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Middle East region has been a theatre of warfare between Israel and some Arab...
Niger: NGO visits IDPs camp, advocates girl-child education
Tribune Online
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December 22, 2024
High Level Women Advocacy (HiLWA), has over the weekend visited the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp to assess the living conditions and education of the girl-child in the camp. President of HiLWA in Niger State, Hajiya Hassana Adamu, led...
Foreign Office 'do not travel' list expanded to 69 countries
Birmingham Live
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February 28, 2025
Using the FCDO website, you can get advice and warnings about travel abroad, including entry requirements, safety and security, health risks and legal differences. The Foreign Office has issued a warning and says "do not travel" to 69 countries...
The 69 countries with UK Foreign Office 'do not travel' warnings in place
Birmingham Live
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February 27, 2025
There are currently 69 countries with UK Foreign Office 'do not travel' warnings in place. UK citizens were urged to stay away from the long list of destinations due to a number of safety and security concerns, health risks, and legal differences....
UK Foreign Office warns 'don't travel' to these 69 countries - full list
The Mirror
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February 27, 2025
There are tens of countries on the list ( Image: Getty) The Foreign Office has outlined a long list of destinations that UK citizens should not travel to. The government's foreign affairs department aims to keep travellers informed about entry...
Full list of 69 countries Foreign Office has warned Scots not to travel to
Scottish Daily Express
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February 27, 2025
The UK Foreign Office has shared a long list of countries that UK citizens should not travel to after it updated its advice for people travelling to Cape Verde warning it has limited and basic healthcare in the country. The foreign affairs...
Counterterrorism Shortcomings in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
Foreign Policy Research Institute
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March 3, 2025
Bottom Line Although designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the U.S. Department of State in 2018, the two primary Salafi-jihadi groups in the Sahel—al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, and the Islamic State–Sahel...
UK foreign office full list of 69 'do not travel' countries everyone should avoid
Chronicle Live
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February 27, 2025
The Foreign Office has released a detailed list of destinations British travellers should steer clear of. The advice from the government's foreign affairs branch - aimed at ensuring UK citizens are clued-up on entry rules, safety and security,...
UK Foreign Office warns 'do not travel' to any of these destinations
Bristol Post
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February 27, 2025
The Foreign Office has listed a number of destinations that people from the UK should not travel to. Among other things, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) shared information about the entry requirements, safety and security,...
Full list of 57 countries affected by 'highly contagious' infection as travel health warning issued
Chronicle Live
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February 26, 2025
A warning has been issued to travellers over a "highly contagious" infection that is affecting 57 countries, including the UK. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued level one Travel Health Notices (THNs) for measles. The...
Niger State governor warn Christians against Israel pilgrimage - gives reason
Pulse
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December 23, 2024
He described the situation as too dangerous to guarantee their safety. Speaking at the annual Christmas Carol event held at the Justice Legbo Kutigi International Conference Hall in Minna, Governor Bago, represented by the Deputy Speaker of the...
All 57 countries with 'contagious virus outbreak' as CDC issues level one travel health notice
SurreyLive
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February 26, 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued level one Travel Health Notices (THNs) for a "highly contagious virus outbreak." As of now, 57 countries are affected by the reported outbreak, and travellers and residents are urged...
UK Foreign Office issue 'do not travel' warning with full list of destinations
Edinburgh Live
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February 28, 2025
The Foreign Office has listed a number of destinations that people should avoid and offered information about the entry requirements, safety and security, health risks and legal differences in some 226 overseas nations and territories, the...
Experts demand action as extortion rises at Niger borders
Punch
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February 22, 2025
Nigerian travellers have lamented increased hostility at Niger borders, saying they face harassment and extortion without anyone coming to their aid. This was as former envoys called for a response from the Federal Government to the disrespect to...
New Border Rules: Niger Blocks Entry for Nigerian ECOWAS Passport Holders
News Central TV
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February 20, 2025
Niger has introduced new rules blocking Nigerians with ECOWAS passports from entering the country. This development follows Niger’s recent exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) alongside Mali and Burkina Faso. Although...
UK Foreign Office 'do not travel' warning with full list of destinations
Glasgow Live
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February 27, 2025
The Foreign Office has listed a number of destinations that people should avoid. As well as offering information about the entry requirements, safety and security, health risks and legal differences in some 226 overseas nations and territories,...