Tag: Niger Republic
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Why Buhari is more loyal to Niger Republic – By Farooq Kperogi
It has come to light that Muhammadu Buhari has approved N1.4 billion from Nigeria’s coffers (without the approval of the National Assembly!) to help the Republic of Niger buy vehicles for its government officials to fight insecurity while insecurity engulfs Nigeria and while ASUU is still on strike.
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Niger Republic honours Buhari’s aides, Dangote, 4 other Nigerians with highest civilian awards
The Republic of Niger has honoured six Nigerians with the country’s highest national awards as part of activities to mark the country’s Independence Day on August 3rd.
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Why we purchased 10 SUVs for Niger Republic – FG
The Federal Government has said it purchased 10 SUVs valued at N1.15bn for the Republic of Niger in order to enable the country to safeguard its territory in the best interest of Nigeria’s security.
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Deborah Samuel: Police launch manhunt for prime suspect, says he’s a foreigner
The principal suspect in the lynching of Deborah Samuel Yakubu, a part two student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, in Sokoto state is at large, a police source had hinted. The police source said the man whose face was captured in the viral video after the lynching of Deborah is a foreigner who is…
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Air Peace begins direct flights into Niger Republic
Air Peace has begun direct flights into Niamey Niger Republic. Mr Stanley Olisa, Air Peace spokesman, stated in Lagos on Saturday that the inaugural flight was conducted with one of the airline’s Embraer 145 jets, from its subsidiary- Air Peace Hopper. He quoted the leader of the Air Peace delegation on the flight, Capt. Augustine…
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We’ll continue to assist Niger Republic, close neighbours – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria will continue to assist its close neighbours in diverse ways as required. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said Buhari gave the assurance when he hosted the newly inaugurated President of Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, who was in Nigeria on…
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Niger Republic’s Mohamed Bazoum sworn in as president after failed coup
Niger’s newly elected President Mohamed Bazoum has been sworn in, a democratic watershed overshadowed by armed groups’ violence and alleged coup bid two days ago. The inauguration on Friday marks the first-ever transition between elected presidents in Niger’s six decades of independence from France, a historic moment that has been widely praised. Mohamed Bazoum, sworn…
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Flash: Heavy gunfire heard near presidential palace
Heavy gunfire was heard in the area of the presidential palace in Niger Republic’s capital around 3:00 a.m. local time (0200 GMT) on Wednesday. The sound from the gunshot lasted for about 30 minutes, according to residents. Other shots were also heard early in the morning in the area of Niamey International Airport, where Niger’s…
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Buhari vows to help Niger Republic, others fight terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria will help Niger Republic and other neighbouring countries in the fight against terrorism. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Shehu said President Buhari and Mahamadou Issoufou, President of Niger Republic agreed to strengthen sub-regional security…
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We’re glad elections went well in Republic of Niger – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction with the way and manner the Feb. 20 run-off presidential election was conducted in Republic of Niger. The president, who made his feelings known after he was briefed on the elections in the neighbouring country by former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, on Monday at State House, Abuja, said Nigeria was…