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Nigeria not against joining BRICS, it is possible in future: Ambassador in
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], July 18 (ANI): Nigeria is not against becoming a member of the BRICS group, Nigerian Ambassador to Russia Abdullahi Shehu said in an interview with Sputnik, adding that it is "quite realistic" in the future.
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AU deploys 160 new police officers to beef up security in Somalia
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Mogadishu [Somalia], July 14 (ANI/Xinhua): The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said Thursday it has deployed some 160 police officers from Nigeria to support stabilization efforts in the country.
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Two persons killed in boat accident in Nigeria
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], July 10 (ANI/Xinhua): At least two people were killed when a boat carrying 16 people capsized in Lagos on Friday afternoon, Nigerian authorities announced on Saturday.
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Nigeria's economy disrupted amid China's debt-trap diplomacy
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 9 (ANI): China's debt-trap diplomacy in Nigeria is posing a serious threat to the country's economy as Beijing accentuates its infamous loan facilities to the African nation for investments in projects ranging from infrastructure to agriculture.
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At least 15 people killed in road accident in coastal Kenya
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Nairobi [Kenya], July 8 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 15 people were killed and five others injured in a grisly road accident along a busy highway in Kenya's coastal Kwale County Friday.
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Nine killed in north Nigeria road accident
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], July 7 (ANI/Xinhua): Nine people were killed and 12 others injured in a road accident involving multiple vehicles in Nigeria's northern state of Kaduna early Thursday, the country's road safety police said.
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Punjab Police busts International cyber fraud racket; 2 Nigerians held
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 7 (ANI): Punjab Police in a joint operation with Delhi Police on Thursday busted an international cyber fraud racket and arrested two Nigerian nationals from the national capital.
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Nigerian president reshuffles cabinet, adds seven new ministers
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], July 6 (ANI/Xinhua): Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday rejigged his cabinet, charging newly appointed ministers to serve diligently and maintain unalloyed loyalty to the country.
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OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo passes away
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], July 6 (ANI): Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary-General, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, passed away on Tuesday in his home country, Nigeria.
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OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo passes away at 63
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], July 6 (ANI): Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC) Secretary-General, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, passed away at his home country Nigeria at the age of 63.
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Nigerian president welcomes berthing of first ship at new deep seaport
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], July 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday welcomed the successful berthing of the first ship at the Lekki Deep Seaport, the country's first deep seaport under construction in Lagos, the country's economic hub.
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Nigerian citizen involved in supplying fake passports, visas arrested
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] July 2 (ANI): Delhi Police on Saturday apprehended a Nigerian citizen involved in supplying fake passports and visas to foreign nationals for illegal activities.
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