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Nigerian Air Force Confirms Crash of CH-4 Combat Drone in Niger State
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that one of its CH-4 combat drones crashed during a routine operation in Kontagora Forest, Niger State,...
Mali Survive Shootout Against Tunisia, Set Up Senegal Showdown
Mali advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia in a tense penalty shootout, setting up a high-stakes...
Nigerian Banks Shut Down 229 Branches as Cost Pressures and Digital Shift Deepen
Nigeria’s banking sector has witnessed a significant contraction, with commercial banks shutting down a combined 229 branches across the country, reflecting rising operational...
How America Uses Drug Charges to Control Oil and Allies — Jailing Maduro, Burying Tinubu’s Files
The image could not be starker. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, flown into New York under heavy guard, now sits in a federal cell...
Following Maduro Capture, Trump Outlines Plan for Venezuela’s Oil and Transition; Global Reactions Split Between Outrage and Caution
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces stands as one of the most significant and controversial military actions in...
Cape Verde Ends Visa on Arrival for Citizens of 96 Countries
Cape Verde has suspended its visa-on-arrival policy for nationals of 96 countries, introducing stricter entry requirements that mark a shift in its border...
Gold Price Rally Lifts Ghana and Zimbabwe Currencies
A sustained rally in global gold prices has strengthened the currencies of Ghana and Zimbabwe, offering rare financial relief for both countries after...
Niger State Approves School Reopening Following Security Review
The Niger State government has approved the reopening of schools across selected parts of the state after months of closure caused by persistent...
Burna Boy Caps Historic Year as Africa’s Most Streamed Artist on Spotify
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has ended 2025 as the most streamed African artist in Spotify history, setting a new benchmark for African music...
Gabon Government Dissolves National Team After AFCON Collapse, Aubameyang Dropped
Gabon’s government has taken sweeping action against the country’s football establishment following a disastrous outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, suspending...
Guinea Junta Leader Doumbouya Declared Winner of Presidential Election
Guinea’s military ruler, General Mamady Doumbouya, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election after securing 86.7 percent of the vote,...
Funke Akindele Extends Box Office Streak as New Film Hits ₦1bn
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has set a new box office benchmark as her latest movie (Behind the scenes) crossed the ₦1...