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Kano-Katsina road project stalls as contractors abandon sites
Punch
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July 21, 2025
Motorists plying the Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi road have continued to express serious concerns over the deplorable state of the road, which has been abandoned by its contractors just a year after the federal government awarded contract for its dualisation....
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management places 3rd in global Forecaster Cup
Oklahoma State University
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December 9, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024 Media Contact: Terry Tush | Director, Marketing and Communications | 405-744-2703 | terry.tush@okstate.edu Oklahoma State University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management made a notable debut in a rapidly growing...
Tension Over Whereabouts Of Emeritus Anglican Archbishop, Most Rev Godwin Okpala, Driver While Travelling On Anambra Road
Sahara Reporters
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Mr Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has decried the sudden disappearance of the emeritus Archbishop of the Niger Province, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, amid the exacerbating insecurity across the country. While...
What Are Tinubu’s Travels Worth?
Daily Independent
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December 8, 2024
…Nigerians Unimpressed By French, SA Agreements …Worry Over Antecedents Of French Government …See Benefits In SA Visas For Businessmen, Tourists LAGOS – Some Nigerians have expressed scepticism over the potential benefits of President Bola...
Niger CP orders rescue of abducted hotel owner, manager
Punch
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August 19, 2024
The Niger State Commissioner of Police, Wasiu Abiodun, has ordered the rescue of the owner of a hotel in Angwan Power-line, Gauraka area of Tafa Local Government Area. The kidnappers who the police said also abducted the hotel manager did not...
Which countries can you travel to without a visa with a Haitian passport?
Haiti Libre
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Haiti - FLASH : Which countries can you travel to without a visa with a Haitian passport? 04/12/2024 07:27:05 According to the information available on the visa policies and requirements of each destination, these for Haitian passports are...
ECOWAS is Open to Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Tinubu Assures German President
News Central TV
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December 12, 2024
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu stated in Abuja on Wednesday that the leaders of ECOWAS continue to prioritise the interests and well-being of the people of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. He also promised that reintegrating the countries into the...
Lakurawa: Troops Intercept 174 Suspected Men Near Niger Border Communities
Naija News
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December 6, 2024
Naija News learnt that the interception occurred at Gueskeru, a strategic border town that connects Nigeria’s Yobe State with the Republic of Niger. In a statement released by MNJTF spokesperson Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, preliminary investigations...
MNJTF troops intercepts 174 Nigerian men en route to Niger Boarder communities
Daily Post
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December 6, 2024
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 4 in Diffa, Republic of Niger, have intercepted 174 suspected unarmed, able-bodied Nigerian men attempting to cross from Nigeria into the border communities in the...
MNJTF intercepts 174 Nigerian men enroute Niger border communities
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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December 6, 2024
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), operating under Sector 4 in Diffa, Republic of Niger, have intercepted 174 suspected unarmed, able-bodied Nigerian men attempting to cross from Nigeria into the border communities in the...
Global risk map reveals the most dangerous countries and cities in the world for travellers - with UK slipping down into 'moderate' category
Daily Mail
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December 3, 2024
A global risk map has revealed the most dangerous countries and cities in the world for travellers. Israel, Lebanon and Iran are among the most dangerous countries on earth to visit in 2025, according to the World Risk Map showing where travellers...
Top 10 African countries with the highest tourism export shares
Business Insider Africa
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November 27, 2024
Over the past few decades, tourism has become a major economic engine for many African countries, playing a huge role in driving growth. While the pandemic hit the industry hard, the good news is that tourism in Africa is bouncing back strong....
Niger Tornadoes chief lists requirements for successful NPFL campaign
Daily Post
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August 6, 2024
Niger Tornadoes chairman Ibrahim Dada has reminded the players of the importance of discipline, focus and commitment ahead of the pre-season tournament in Abuja. Dada stated that these qualities are essential to achieving success. He gave the...
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A Rare Space Rock From a Different Planet Is for Sale—and Bidders Are Expected to Pay Millions
Martha Stewart
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Key Points A rock from Mars is going up for auction at Sotheby's and is estimated to sell for $2 to $4 million. The rock was found in the Agadez Region of Niger in West Africa in 2023. Finding pieces of Mars is extremely rare; out of more than...
Opinion: 500 days on, Niger’s democratically elected president must not be forgotten
Africa Report
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For 500 days, unelected leaders have ruled over a once hopeful country by fiat with no timetable for elections. They have trampled on basic freedoms and imprisoned hundreds of citizens – chief among them, the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum,...
Niger’s repeal of the 2015/36 anti-smuggling law
PubAffairs Bruxelles
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August 9, 2024
In July 2023, Niger experienced a significant political shift following a military coup d’état. One of the effects of the coup d’état was the decision of the military authorities to abrogate the unpopular 2015/36 Anti-Smuggling Law adopted in 2015...
Most of my players are amateurs – Niger coach Badou Zaki discloses after win against Ghana
Joy FM
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November 19, 2024
Niger Coach, Badou Zaki has discloses that the bulk of his team that defeated Ghana in Accra, is made of amateurs. Niger beat Ghana 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, November 18, 2024, to claim all three points in their final Group – F...
2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Most of my players are amateurs - Niger coach Badou Zaki after win over Ghana
Ghana Soccer Net
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November 19, 2024
Niger coach, Badou Zaki has praised his players for their hard-fought win against Ghana in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Mena were hosted at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday and recorded a 2-1 win against the Black Stars...
2025 AFCON Qualifiers: My players are amateurs, says Niger coach Badou Zaki after win over Ghana
Modern Ghana
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November 19, 2024
Niger head coach, Badou Zaki, has commended his players for their determination and resilience following a 2-1 win over Ghana in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Mena stunned the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on...
22 Dead in Niger boat tragedy, 20 others missing, eight rescued
PM News
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November 29, 2024
By Rita Iliya A boat tragedy between Baro and Akwanu communities in the Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State has claimed 22 lives. Abdullahi Baba-Arah, the Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), confirmed...