nigeriannews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for nigeriannews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page nigeriannews.net http://www.nigeriannews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:04:46 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:04:46 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[US Holds Out Hope for Partnership with Niger]]> Pentagon - The United States is not ruling out a continued military presence in Niger, despite a statement by the country's ruling military junta that it was ending an agreement allowing for the presence of American forces engaged in counterterrorism missions.

U.S. defense officials said Monday the U.S. has yet to withdraw any of its approximately 1,000 military personnel from Niger and, along with officials from]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274179004/us-holds-out-hope-for-partnership-with-niger Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:05:09 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274179004/us-holds-out-hope-for-partnership-with-niger <![CDATA[8 suspended lawmakers drag Zamfara Assembly, state attorney general, police, DSS to court]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/8-suspended-lawmakers-drag-zamfara-assembly-state-attorney-general-police-dss-to-court/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:56 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/8-suspended-lawmakers-drag-zamfara-assembly-state-attorney-general-police-dss-to-court/ <![CDATA[Strict policies- Reason 32 UNICAL students graduated with first class - VC]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/strict-policies-reason-32-unical-students-graduated-with-first-class-vc/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:55 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/strict-policies-reason-32-unical-students-graduated-with-first-class-vc/ <![CDATA[Anxiety in CBN over alleged sack of directors]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/anxiety-in-cbn-over-alleged-sack-of-directors/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:55 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/anxiety-in-cbn-over-alleged-sack-of-directors/ <![CDATA[NASS legislative agenda will enhance standard of living - Akpabio]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/nass-legislative-agenda-will-enhance-standard-of-living-akpabio/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:54 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/nass-legislative-agenda-will-enhance-standard-of-living-akpabio/ <![CDATA[NFF warns states to conclude Federation Cup or risky hefty penalty]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/nff-warns-states-to-conclude-federation-cup-or-risky-hefty-penalty/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:54 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/nff-warns-states-to-conclude-federation-cup-or-risky-hefty-penalty/ <![CDATA[Kaduna spending N11.4bn on second-batch palliatives]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/kaduna-spending-n11-4bn-on-second-batch-palliatives/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:54 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/kaduna-spending-n11-4bn-on-second-batch-palliatives/ <![CDATA[Insecurity- Some individuals dont want to see Nigeria developing - Chief of Defence Staff]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/insecurity-some-individuals-dont-want-to-see-nigeria-developing-chief-of-defence-staff/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:53 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/insecurity-some-individuals-dont-want-to-see-nigeria-developing-chief-of-defence-staff/ <![CDATA[Withheld salaries- Pay NASU, SSANU to avoid academic drift NLC warns FG]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/withheld-salaries-pay-nasu-ssanu-to-avoid-academic-drift-nlc-warns-fg/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:53 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/withheld-salaries-pay-nasu-ssanu-to-avoid-academic-drift-nlc-warns-fg/ <![CDATA[Voice, data services 90% restored in Nigeria after undersea cable cuts disruption - NCC]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/voice-data-services-90-restored-in-nigeria-after-undersea-cable-cuts-disruption-ncc/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:53 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/voice-data-services-90-restored-in-nigeria-after-undersea-cable-cuts-disruption-ncc/ <![CDATA[Ex-Arsenal player Walcott reveals what he likes about Man Utd's Garnacho]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/ex-arsenal-player-walcott-reveals-what-he-likes-about-man-utds-garnacho/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:53 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/ex-arsenal-player-walcott-reveals-what-he-likes-about-man-utds-garnacho/ <![CDATA[EPL- West Ham's Michail Antonio taunts 'delusional' Arsenal fans]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/epl-west-hams-michail-antonio-taunts-delusional-arsenal-fans/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:52 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/epl-west-hams-michail-antonio-taunts-delusional-arsenal-fans/ <![CDATA[Arsenal confirm deal for Okonkwo]]> https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/arsenal-confirm-deal-for-okonkwo/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:52 GMT https://dailypost.ng/2024/03/18/arsenal-confirm-deal-for-okonkwo/ <![CDATA[Pentagon weighs options after Niger orders US troops to leave]]> WASHINGTON (CN) - The Pentagon is weighing its options after Niger's ruling military said it has directed U.S. forces to leave a key base for counterterrorism operations in Africa.

Last week, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander and the head of U.S. Africa Command General Michael Langley met with membe]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274178998/pentagon-weighs-options-after-niger-orders-us-troops-to-leave Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:26:28 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274178998/pentagon-weighs-options-after-niger-orders-us-troops-to-leave <![CDATA[Ghanaian football fans call for new efforts to boost national team]]> ACCRA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Many football fans in Ghana said here Monday that they expect more effective efforts from the country's new national team head coach Otto Addo to transform the side's fortunes.

According to the fans, the Black Stars have failed in recent years to bring joy to their supporters, and many have urged the new coach to build a winning team.

33-year-old football fan Desmond Awudi told]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274178351/ghanaian-football-fans-call-for-new-efforts-to-boost-national-team Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:15 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274178351/ghanaian-football-fans-call-for-new-efforts-to-boost-national-team <![CDATA[Armed Groups Kidnap Hundreds Across Northern Nigeria]]> Various armed groups have kidnapped hundreds of people, including 287 schoolchildren, across northern Nigeria in a series of alarming attacks since late February. The kidnappings are the latest indication of Nigeria's spiraling security crisis, as communities continue to face severe threats from Islamist insurgents like Boko Haram in the country's northeast and other criminal groups in the northwest.

On February ]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274178908/armed-groups-kidnap-hundreds-across-northern-nigeria Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:08:42 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274178908/armed-groups-kidnap-hundreds-across-northern-nigeria <![CDATA[Niger's junta revokes military deal with US]]> Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the US Department of Defence on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision follows a visit by US officials this week which was led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General Michael Langley, commander of t]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:11 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us <![CDATA[Here's how a joint African military force can do what the West couldn't]]> The Sahel States' newly formed joint forces will be effective only if a complex approach is taken by the three nations

The Sahel states have been facing numerous security challenges in recent years, such as terrorist threats, intercommunal conflicts, drug and arms trafficking, and difficulties relating to governance a]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274177006/here-how-a-joint-african-military-force-can-do-what-the-west-couldnt Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:09:43 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274177006/here-how-a-joint-african-military-force-can-do-what-the-west-couldnt <![CDATA[Iran Resolved to Promote Ties with Africa]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian expressed the country's determination to enhance relations with Africa in all fields.

- Politics news -

In a meeting with Iran's new envoy to Niger, held in Tehran on Sunday, Amirabdollahian said the Iranian administration has great determination to expand relations and cooperation with the African states in all sectors.

He also st]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274176978/iran-resolved-to-promote-ties-with-africa Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:37:14 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274176978/iran-resolved-to-promote-ties-with-africa <![CDATA[Ghana boxer Takyi starts his 13th African Games campaign]]> ACCRA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's boxing sensation Samuel Takyi, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, started his 13th African Games campaign with an easy win at the Bukom Boxing Arena here on Sunday.

Takyi, who turned 23 last December, beat Berchami Mehdi from Morocco, in the first round of the light welterweight bout.

Takyi knocked down his opponent three times, leaving the referee with no other option ]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274175068/ghana-boxer-takyi-starts-his-13th-african-games-campaign Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:18:01 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274175068/ghana-boxer-takyi-starts-his-13th-african-games-campaign <![CDATA[Niger suspends military pact with US "with immediate effect"]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274174213/niger-suspends-military-pact-with-us-with-immediate-effect Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:18:43 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274174213/niger-suspends-military-pact-with-us-with-immediate-effect <![CDATA[Number of Chinese workers across Africa drops to lowest level]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274174025/number-of-chinese-workers-across-africa-drops-to-lowest-level Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:38 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274174025/number-of-chinese-workers-across-africa-drops-to-lowest-level <![CDATA[Niger revokes military accord with US]]> Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision follows a visit by U.S. officials this week which was led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General Michael Langley, commander ]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274173821/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:16:06 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274173821/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us <![CDATA[Niger Breaks Military Agreement with US: Reports]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Nigerien government terminated the military agreement with the United States, which allows US troops to remain on the territory of the African country, Reuters reported, citing the spokesman for the military transitional government of Niger, Amadou Abdramane.

- Other Media news -

As a result of a military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detai]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274173784/niger-breaks-military-agreement-with-us-reports Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:37:14 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274173784/niger-breaks-military-agreement-with-us-reports <![CDATA[Niger Revokes Military Accord With US, Junta Spokesperson Says]]> Niamey, Niger - Niger's ruling military junta has revoked a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision, which takes effect immediately, follows a visit this week by U.S. officials led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General M]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274173057/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us-junta-spokesperson-says Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:05:05 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274173057/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us-junta-spokesperson-says <![CDATA[Niger Says Announces End to Military Cooperation With US]]> Niamey, Niger - Niger's government announced Saturday that it was breaking off 'with immediate effect' its military cooperation agreement with the United States.

The declaration came a day after a senior U.S. delegation left Niger, following a three-day visit to renew contact with the military junta that ousted the president and moved closer to Russia.

The statement said the government had decided to 'denou]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274171397/niger-says-announces-end-to-military-cooperation-with-us Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:05:34 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274171397/niger-says-announces-end-to-military-cooperation-with-us <![CDATA[African state scraps military ties with US]]> Niger's coup leaders have denounced the country's defense accord with Washington "with immediate effect"

Authorities in Niamey have decided to revoke the agreement with the US which allowed American military personnel and civilian contractors to operate in the West African state, a spokesman for the post-cou]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274170816/african-state-scraps-military-ties-with-us Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:34:41 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274170816/african-state-scraps-military-ties-with-us <![CDATA[Number of Chinese Workers in AfricaDrops Substantially]]> Johannesburg, South Africa - The number of Chinese workers across Africa has hit its lowest level in more than a decade, new data from China's National Bureau of Statistics show.

From a record high of 263,696 workers on the continent in 2015, only 88,371 were recorded in 2022, the most recent year on record.

The http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274170151/number-of-chinese-workers-in-africadrops-substantially Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:35:39 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274170151/number-of-chinese-workers-in-africadrops-substantially <![CDATA[Tottenham expecting tough challenge at Fulham]]> (Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

Tottenham Hotspur will look to continue their challenge for a UEFA Champions League slot Saturday when they visit a Fulham side that has been difficult to defeat at home.

Spurs (16-6-5, 53 points) put on one of their best performances of the season last weekend, a 4-0 victory at Aston Villa to pull Ange Postecoglou's men within two points of the fourth-plac]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:25:23 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274165867/tottenham-expecting-tough-challenge-at-fulham <![CDATA[Nigerian militants issue ransom demand for release of schoolchildren]]> The West African nation's president has vowed to free hundreds of hostages held for over a week without paying

Militants who kidnapped 286 children and staff from a school in northern Nigeria last week are demanding a total of 1 billion naira ($620,432) for their release, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a spokes]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274168267/nigerian-militants-issue-ransom-demand-for-release-of-schoolchildren Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:09:50 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274168267/nigerian-militants-issue-ransom-demand-for-release-of-schoolchildren <![CDATA[Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of schoolchildren]]> The West African nation's president has vowed to free hundreds of hostages without paying a ransom

Militants who kidnapped 286 children and staff from a school in northern Nigeria last week are demanding a total of 1 billion naira ($620,432) for their release, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a spokesman for the ]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274165193/nigerian-kidnappers-demand-620000-for-release-of-schoolchildren Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:09:50 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274165193/nigerian-kidnappers-demand-620000-for-release-of-schoolchildren <![CDATA[Central Africa Says Economic Bloc Poorest, Integration Stagnant at 4%]]> YAOUNDE, CAMEROON - The Central African Economic and Monetary Community, CEMAC, marks its 30th anniversary this week but by some measures has little to celebrate. The bloc says member countries conduct most of their trade with outside countries and have made little attempt to break down economic barriers between them, leaving CEMAC the least developed and poorest economic bloc in Africa.

Officials say the Central]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274164277/central-africa-says-economic-bloc-poorest-integration-stagnant-at-4 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:05:28 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274164277/central-africa-says-economic-bloc-poorest-integration-stagnant-at-4 <![CDATA[Sahel nation to provide free water and electricity for households]]> The Chadian government has also promised to pay bills for citizens who have outstanding debts

Chad has announced that water and electricity will be free until the end of the year, as long as households do not exceed 300 kWh of electricity and 15 cubic meters of water per month, a local news outlet reported on Tuesday.

The authorities stated on Monday that they would as well settle water and]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274156762/sahel-nation-to-provide-free-water-and-electricity-for-households Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:18:30 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274156762/sahel-nation-to-provide-free-water-and-electricity-for-households <![CDATA[Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger hint at a new west African currency: what it'll take for it to succeed]]> On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger's ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and Mali. "The currency is a first step toward breaking free from the legacy of colonisation," he said on national TV, referring to the CFA ]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274164073/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-hint-at-a-new-west-african-currency-what-itll-take-for-it-to-succeed Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:45:14 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274164073/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-hint-at-a-new-west-african-currency-what-itll-take-for-it-to-succeed <![CDATA[Inflation in Nigeria is still climbing while it has slowed globally: here's why]]> Just as Nigerians were gradually digging out from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, they were hit by high inflation.

The Nigerian economy contracted by

The US State Department has requested $322.5 million for the 2025 fiscal year to bolster operations in Africa, including in response to Chinese and Russian activities, according to a press release on Monday.

The fun]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274154353/us-state-dept-requesting-funds-to-counter-russia-and-china-in-africa Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:11:49 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274154353/us-state-dept-requesting-funds-to-counter-russia-and-china-in-africa <![CDATA[Lagos bans single-use plastics - why I think Nigeria should have taxed them instead]]> Waste pollution is a huge problem in Nigeria, with serious impacts on the environment. In response, the Lagos state government has banned styrofoam (a type of plastic widely used as food containers) and other single-use products.

Following a http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274145521/culture-summit-abu-dhabi-2024-enhances-role-of-culture-in-sustainable-development-minsiters Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:10:10 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274145521/culture-summit-abu-dhabi-2024-enhances-role-of-culture-in-sustainable-development-minsiters <![CDATA[Nigeria's Minister of Finance highlights mutual openness and willingness to collaborate during Investopia]]> ABU DHABI, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Wale Edun, Nigeria's Minister of Finance, emphasised the strong relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria, highlighting mutual openness and willingness to collaborate.

In remarks to Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the third edition of the Investopia conference, he underscored the significance of the conference as a platform for international ]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274141834/nigeria-minister-of-finance-highlights-mutual-openness-and-willingness-to-collaborate-during-investopia Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:51:39 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274141834/nigeria-minister-of-finance-highlights-mutual-openness-and-willingness-to-collaborate-during-investopia <![CDATA[Bahrain shines with 4 new medals, Egypt clinches 5 on second day of AWST 2024 athletics]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274122745/bahrain-shines-with-4-new-medals-egypt-clinches-5-on-second-day-of-awst-2024-athletics Sat, 10 Feb 2024 20:37:27 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274122745/bahrain-shines-with-4-new-medals-egypt-clinches-5-on-second-day-of-awst-2024-athletics <![CDATA[Nigeria in CAF AFCON final after edging South Africa on penalties]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274119490/nigeria-in-caf-afcon-final-after-edging-south-africa-on-penalties Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:46:24 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274119490/nigeria-in-caf-afcon-final-after-edging-south-africa-on-penalties <![CDATA[Nigeria qualifies for AFCON semi-finals]]> http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274117844/nigeria-qualifies-for-afcon-semi-finals Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:45:38 GMT http://www.nigeriannews.net/news/274117844/nigeria-qualifies-for-afcon-semi-finals