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Niger’s fragile junta under Russia’s shadow: the deepening implications – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

When General Abdourahamane Tiani took power in Niger in July 2023, ousting democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, he promised stability, sovereignty and a renewed fight against terrorism. Three years later, those promises ring hollow. Instead, Niger finds itself increasingly dependent on Russia, riven by internal military divisions and estranged from its West African neighbors. The recent mutiny in Niamey, which …

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FMC Abeokuta in fresh crisis as minister orders investigation into alleged illegal withdrawals and misconduct

…Salako says the Ministry has received several complaints and media reports against officials …Officers found guilty of facing sanctions under the Civil Service Regulations Daud Olatunji The Federal Government has ordered a thorough investigation into allegations of illegal takings, unprofessional conduct and dereliction of duty involving some officials of the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Assistant Minister for Health …

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Floods in Nepal leave 22,000 children without clean water: UNICEF

Clean water systems have been damaged across affected districts, while toilets and other sanitation facilities have been damaged or destroyed, increasing the risk of infectious and waterborne diseases. “Every parent in these districts is now doing the same calculations several times a day,” said Alice Akunga, UNICEF Representative in Nepal. “Where can I get water, and is it safe to …

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Gwarzo congratulates Jigawa on the passing of the Emir of Gumel, says he was “loved by all”

The President of MAAUN University Group, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Jigawa State on the death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Sani II. In a personally signed statement released to journalists, Professor Gwarzo described the late emir as a widely loved and respected traditional ruler who enjoyed …

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El Niño is surging. Extreme hot weather can last for months

El Niño strengthened rapidly in the Pacific Ocean and increased the prospect of months of extreme heat, flooding, drought and severe weather around the world. This phenomenon, which has been around for a long time, is expected to become “very strong” and reach its peak around the end of this year, according to new forecasts from the World Meteorological Organization. …

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SEC approves Dangote Refinery IPO to raise N2.15tn

Dangote Oil Refinery Set for High-profile IPO After SEC Approval…Proposed 4.1 Billion Share Offering Could Raise About ₦2.15 Trillion The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the commencement of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, paving the way for what could be one of the largest capital markets transactions in Nigerian history.The approval …

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EFCC charges two men over alleged £110,000, ₦500 million fraud in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 on Friday arraigned Ali Bala and Yusuf Umar Anka before Justice Olukayode Ogunjobi of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, for alleged fraud worth £110,000 and ₦500 million. The defendants were tried on 10 charges bordering on money laundering, theft and possession of stolen property. One of …

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The UN sends a message to the world: Stop making Africa look small

By 164 votes to one, Member States on Friday supported a resolution that pushed for map projections that more accurately reflected the actual size of the continent – ​​which was the culmination of an African-led campaign against the 16th century Mercator projection, which is still the most widely used map in the world. The United States cast the sole dissenting …

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