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Benue’s Children Suffer, Protesters Tear-Gassed, While Tinubu Calls Massacre ‘Senseless Bloodletting’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing heavy criticism after describing the recent mass killings in Benue State as “senseless bloodletting” and calling for...
Nigeria’s President Responds Late to Benue Massacre with Insensitive, Detached Tone
Nigerians are strongly condemning President Bola Tinubu for his delayed response to the mass killing in Benue State, where about 200 people were...
Middle East: Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Unprovoked Attack on Iran, Urges Ceasefire and Restraint
The Nigerian government has condemned Israel’s unprovoked airstrike against the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a dangerous escalation of hostilities with...
Nigeria: Despite Government Inaction on Food Security, Ministry of Agriculture Calls for Fasting and Prayers to “Support Efforts”
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture has directed its staff to observe fasting and prayer sessions this June to support the government’s “efforts” to...
Malian Armed Forces Launch Offensive Against Terrorist Group in Northern Mali
Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) carried out a successful offensive operation against a terrorist group entrenched in the northern village of Anomalan on June...
Following Trump’s Tariff Threats, China Announces Plan to Remove All Import Tariffs for African Countries
China has announced plans to remove all import tariffs for African countries it maintains diplomatic relations, as part of efforts to strengthen trade...
Malian Armed Forces Neutralise Senior JNIM Militant in Ongoing Counterterrorism Operation
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have successfully neutralised a high-ranking member of a terrorist group affiliated with Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), in...
India Launches Investigation into Fatal Plane Crash, U.K. and U.S. to Assist
An Air India flight heading to Gatwick Airport in London crashed minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing 241 people on board...
Nigerian Media Amplifies U.S. Narrative to Undermine China’s Role in Resource Competition for Local Investments
Some Nigerian local media organisations have been entangled in an intentional and pivotal role in reinforcing a U.S.-crafted, one-sided narrative, presented as advocacy...
Two Arrested in Mali for Spreading Terrorist Propaganda Online
Malian authorities have arrested two individuals accused of disseminating terrorist propaganda and false information online, in what officials describe as part of a...
Togolese Youth Demand President’s Resignation Over New Unlimited-Term Role and Arrest of Protesters
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé is under mounting pressure as youth-led protests continue across the country. The demonstrators are demanding his resignation over recent...
Since 2023, Seven Public Institutions Have Been Named After Tinubu — Latest Is Abuja International Conference Centre
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has another federal institution named after him, adding to the growing list of national assets bearing his name. The Abuja...