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Month: August 2023

Niger’s detained president Bazoum pleads with U.S., others for help

He warns that if the coup leaders remain in power, jihadist attacks could escalate, and Russia’s influence in the region could grow President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, who has been detained by his own guards since last week’s coup attempt, has urgently called on the United States and other allies for assistance in restoring constitutional…

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Tinubu withdraws Maryam Shetty as ministerial nominee, submits Keyamo

The President replaced Maryam Shetty with Maigari Mahmud. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of Maryam Shetty as a ministerial nominee and replaced her with Maigari Mahmud. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the development on Friday, August 4, 2023, during the Senate’s plenary session. The President also added Festus Keyamo, former Minister…

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Police commence patrol on 2nd Niger bridge

Anambra Commissioner of Police stated that they owe a responsibility to the nation to protect this asset and ensure that vandals don’t have a field day. The Joint Task force of Anambra and Delta state Police Commands have commenced patrol on the second Niger Bridge as part of efforts to make it more motorable and…

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Kano Govt. frowns at BUK’s increase of students’ registration fees

State commissioner appealed to the vice chancellor to look into the possibility of reducing the registration fees for the sake of indigent students. The Kano State Government has frowned at the sudden increase of students’ registration fees by the management of Bayero University Kano, BUK. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief…

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ECOWAS delegation arrives Niger amidst political crisis

Their primary goal in Niger is to present the demands of the ECOWAS leadership and seek a peaceful resolution to the political crisis. A high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in the capital city of Niger, Niamey, on Thursday, August 03, 2023, aiming to engage in talks to find…

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Top 10 African countries with the highest fuel price in 2023

Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest fuel price in 2023The list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices.com, a platform that updates fuel prices across the globe daily. Most African countries sell at or below the global average price of $1.33 per liter.  Regarding fuel costs, the world has recently experienced a rollercoaster….

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PDP mocks APC for appointing Ganduje as National Chairman

The PDP also described the APC as a party of “bribe takers and treasury looters.” Following the appointment of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the ruling party as a “cesspit of corruption.” The PDP in a statement on Thursday, August 3,…

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Rep tasks security agencies to rescue kidnapped woman in viral video

Ezechi described the released video clip of the alleged kidnapped woman which had gone viral, as despicable, barbaric, de-humanising and embarrassing. Rep. Nnamdi Ezechi (PDP-Delta) has urged the security agencies to ensure the immediate release of an abducted, unidentified Ndokwa woman which occurred in the northern part of the country. Ezechi in a statement on…

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5 dating/relationship stereotypes in the Big Brother Naija All-Stars house

The intense romantic entanglements in the Big Brother Naija All-Stars House is just like the intricate relationship dynamics encountered when dating in the real world. The human interactions we see on the Big Brother Naija show sometimes mirror what we see in real life; after all, it is a social experiment. After two disappointing seasons,…

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APC youth leader, Israel hails Tinubu for nominating youths

Isreal described the ministerial list youthful with the combination of seasoned politicians and technocrats. The APC National Youth Leader, Mr Dayo Israel, on Friday, August 4, 2023 lauded President Bola Tinubu’s leadership prowess in nominating young and vibrant Nigerians as minister-designates. Israel, in a statement in Lagos said that youth inclusiveness in governance and decision…

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