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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 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...
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...
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....
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...
Is the world more dangerous than ever for travelers? A global risk expert weighs in
Willits News - California
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November 25, 2024
By TravelPulse (TNS) While 2024 was a year that brought about significant, continued post-pandemic recovery for the travel industry, it was also a period of time marked by instability in some locations around the world. From attacks on the rail...
Biden travels to Africa where policies were ‘over-promised and under-delivered,' amid massive China expansion
Fox News
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Colorado Travel: 19 High-Risk Destinations You Need To Avoid
KOOL 107.9 - Colorado
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November 27, 2024
When the United States issues a travel advisory, who decides which countries to include on the list? It's usually the U.S. State Department. In 2024, more than 200 countries worldwide have been tagged with a travel advisory by the United States,...
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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...
Gunmen Abduct Niger Correction Officer, 14 Others
This Day
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November 26, 2024
Laleye Dipo in Minna A Correction Officer with the Niger State Correctional Centre, DSC Innocent Ogbu, and 14 others have been abducted by suspected gunmen. Ogbu, along with the other victims, were reported to have been kidnapped last Saturday on...
Niger students disown protest, get N2bn palliatives, N576m bursary allowances
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 1, 2024
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has approved the release of N2bn as palliatives to indigenous students in tertiary institutions in addition to the disbursement of over N576m bursary allowances to students. The president of the National...
We knew we could beat Ghana- Niger coach Badou Zaki
Joy FM
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November 18, 2024
Niger’s head coach, Badou Zaki, attributed his team’s stunning 2-1 victory over Ghana in the final match of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers to exploiting the Black Stars' defensive frailties. Speaking after the match, Zaki revealed that his side...
We came into the game knowing Ghana can score but they concede goals as well – Niger coach Badou Zaki
Ghana Soccer Net
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November 18, 2024
Niger head coach Badou Zaki has credited his team’s impressive 2-1 victory over Ghana in the final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers to exploiting the Black Stars' defensive weaknesses. In a post-match interview, Zaki...
Sacked, Trained Alone, Lost Passport: How Ghana U-17 star Najeeb ended up naturalising for Niger
GhanaWeb
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November 22, 2024
Former Ghana U-17 defender Najeeb Yakubu has shared details of what he said was unfair treatment he experienced, which ultimately led him to pledge allegiance to Niger. Najeeb revealed that during his youth national team career, he often felt like...
Smuggling is back out in the open in Niger. What’s the impact on migrants?
OpenDemocracy
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Meanwhile, a tragedy on 30 October 2013 pushed a response to trans-Saharan movement onto the policy agenda in Niger as well. Ninety-two people lost their lives while on the way to Algeria: 37 women, 48 children, and seven men. Their vehicle had...
How border closure affects millet, cashew trade in Niger
Daily Trust
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November 23, 2024
Stakeholders and farmers around the Babanna/Benin Republic border in Borgu LGA of Niger State are anxious to see the opening of the Babanna International market to stimulate agricultural and trade activities in the area. Commodities such as maize,...
Kurt Okraku took out my passport from the U23 squad that travelled to Japan – Najeeb Yakubu alleges
Joy FM
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November 22, 2024
Former Ghana youth international, Najeeb Yakubu, has alleged that Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku was behind his exclusion from the Black Meteors squad that travelled to Japan for friendlies in 2021. Najeeb, who now plays...