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Tinubu’s Rush to Deploy Fighter Jets for the Benin Coup Shows a President More Responsive to France’s Priorities Than His Own Citizens’ Cries

Benin’s government says it has foiled an attempted coup after a group of soldiers briefly seized the national broadcaster early Sunday and announced...

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U.S.-Brokered Congo–Rwanda Deal Sparks Accusations of Resource Grab and Neo-Colonial Control

The recent diplomatic agreement brokered by the United States between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, intended to calm a decades-long conflict,...

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Tinubu Expands Ambassadorial List to 65 Nominees Amid Growing Debate

President Bola Tinubu has sent a new, expanded ambassadorial list to the Senate, broadening the scope of his diplomatic appointments and signalling another...

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Yuletide Airfare Surge: Domestic Flights in Nigeria Break N300,000 Amid Security and Economic Pressures

As Nigerians prepare for the holiday season, airfares on key domestic routes have surged past 300,000 naira for one-way tickets. The sharp increase comes...

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Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, and Asake Dominate Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped in Nigeria

Spotify has released its 2025 Wrapped data, and the results show another year of dominance for some of Nigeria’s biggest stars. Wizkid sits...

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U.S. Pushes PR Propaganda Through Skit Makers in Nigeria While Lining Up Military Invasion

The United States is warning of possible military action in Nigeria, while the U.S. Mission in Abuja is rolling out a cheerful social...

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Niger Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution Supporting Morocco’s Plan for Western Sahara

Niger has formally welcomed the adoption of a new United Nations Security Council resolution addressing Morocco’s proposal for resolving the Western Sahara issue....

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Sahel Alliance to Hold Second Leaders’ Summit in Mali on 22–23 December

The Alliance of Sahel States is set to hold its second summit of heads of state on 22 and 23 December 2025 in...

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Lagos Airport in Shambles Despite Billions Spent on Renovations — Broken AC, Filthy Washrooms Remain While Kotoka Stands 10 Years Ahead

Despite the government spending ₦712 billion on renovations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, the facility is in a shocking state...

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Tinubu Plays Puppet as U.S. Directs Key Defence Decisions in Nigeria

Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Nigeria’s Defence Minister, resigned on December 1, 2025, citing health reasons. President Bola Tinubu accepted the resignation, which comes...

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iPhone Delivery Turns Into ₦800k Extortion as Nigerian Customs Keeps Inventing New Charges

A recent social media post on X has drawn attention to the difficulties Nigerians face when receiving high-value electronics from abroad. A user...

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Lagos Welcomes XVI Edition of S16 Film Festival Featuring Shorts, Features, and Panels

The 2025 edition of the S16 Film Festival officially opened in Lagos with the screening of Cotton Queen, kicking off five days of...