August 2023 – Page 11 – The Korrespondent

Niger reportedly signs military contract with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in anticipation of invasion

theKorrespondentAugust 5, 2023August 5, 2023

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The Nigerien government has reportedly signed a military contract with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries, according to a new report. American journalist, Jackson Hinkle citing France 24

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Nigeria Air to commence operations October

theKorrespondentAugust 5, 2023August 5, 2023

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Nigeria Air will reportedly commence flight operations in October this year. Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg

Foreign

Coup: Niger Republic cuts off ties with Nigeria, Togo, France and the United States as peace talk fails

theKorrespondentAugust 4, 2023August 5, 2023

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The military junta in the Niger Republic that carried out a coup that ousted the democratically elected President of the country, Mohamed Bazoum, has cut

Crime

Suspected stolen crude oil vessel intercepted in Delta state

theKorrespondentAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023

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A suspected crude oil vessel has been intercepted in Koko area of Delta State by the Tanita Security Services, a private security company owned by

Sports

Nigeria Vs England: Super Falcons train ahead of must win clash at Women’s World Cup

theKorrespondentAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Thursday, August 3 returned to training at the Lions FC Stadium in Australia after enjoying two-days off ahead of

Politics

Miyetti Allah begs for presidential appointment from Tinubu

theKorrespondentAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023

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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) has appealed to President Bola for an appointment in his cabinet. Southeast zonal leader of MACBAN, Allhaji Gidado

News

Nigerian Military yet to receive order for Intervention in Niger Republic – DHQ

theKorrespondentAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023

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The Defence Headquarters has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria is yet to receive an order for any military intervention in the Republic of Niger

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Local refining will reduce petrol price by N70/ltr – Marketers

theKorrespondentAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023

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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said local refining of crude oil will save at least N70 per liter off petrol prices

Sports

Gianluigi Buffon announces his retirement from football at 45 after 28-year career

theKorrespondentAugust 2, 2023August 2, 2023

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Gianluigi Buffon has announced his retirement from football following a legendary 28-year career. The 45-year-old Italian goalkeeper previously stated that he intends to keep playing

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Any ECOWAS military intervention will be seen as declaration of war against us – Burkina Faso, Mali warns

theKorrespondentAugust 2, 2023August 2, 2023

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Burkina Faso and Mali have warned ECOWAS against military intervention in Niger to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, saying such a move will be considered