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Kenya to Abolish Visa Requirement for All African Countries, Except Libya and Somalia 

Kenya is set to abolish the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for citizens of all African states except Somalia and Libya. The policy, which...

A Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna on Tuesday ordered the detention of activist Mahdi Shehu at the Kaduna Correctional Service Facility on charges of conspiracy, aiding terrorism, and inciting public disturbances.
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DSS Charges Mahdi Shehu with Terrorism Over Post on French Establishing Military Base in Nigeria

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge against Mahdi Shehu, a Nigerian activist and political critic, at the Federal...

In a ministerial meeting of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) held in Bamako on January 16, 2025, key decisions emerging from the session include establishing a Regional Investment Bank and launching transformative infrastructure projects across member states.
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AES To Establish Regional Investment Bank, Airline and Other Infrastructural Projects

The Confederation of Sahel States, AES have agreed to establish a Regional Investment Bank. This decision was taken during a ministerial meeting of...

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#KnowDemWell Website Faces Attacks Following it’s Recent Rating on Nigeria’s Vice President Shettima

The recently launched civic platform KnowDemWell has come under a wave of cyberattacks following its publication about Nigeria’s top political figures. The platform,...

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UNILORIN Graduate Rhoda Odeyale, Others Kidnapped En Route NYSC Camp in Port Harcourt

A graduate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), identified as Rhoda Odeyale, was kidnapped while travelling to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)...

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Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to Launch Unified Military Force Against Terrorism with 5,000 Officers

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the three nations comprising the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), have announced plans to deploy a unified military...

EFCC Won't Comment On Invasion of UrbanRadio94.5FM and Hosts Abduction
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EFCC Officer Absconds with $30,000 as Anti-Graft Agency Faces Mounting Internal Scandals

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is embroiled in another controversy as an officer in charge of the Kaduna Zonal Office’s exhibit...

Gunmen launched an attack on the weekly cattle and main market in Ngalda, the headquarters of Fika Local Government Area in Yobe State, leaving seven traders dead and injuring eleven others.
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ICYMI: Gunmen Attack Market in Yobe, Kill Seven, Steal Goods Worth ₦16.5m

Gunmen launched an attack on the weekly cattle and main market in Ngalda, the headquarters of Fika Local Government Area in Yobe State,...

President Donald Trump Signs Executive Orders
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Trump Reverses Several Biden Policies on First Day Back in Office

President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on his first day back in office and reversedkey policies from Joe Biden’s administration. Trump targeted...

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M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern DR Congo

The M23 rebel group has captured Minova, a key town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The city serves as an...

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Ghana: President Mahama Appoints Special Envoy to AES, Strengthens Ties Amid Tension with ECOWAS

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has appointed Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as Special Envoy to the Sahel States Alliance (AES), signalling a more substantial...

TELCOs: MTN, GLO, Others seek NCC approval for tariff increase
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Telecom Subscribers to Sue NCC Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) has announced its intention to sue the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recently approved 50...