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Nigerian Air Force Airstrike Hits Sokoto Communities, Kills at Least Ten People

An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has mistakenly hit two communities in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in...

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AES Rejects ECOWAS’ 6-Month Transition Proposal, Confirms January 2025 Exit

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have rejected a proposal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for a six-month transition period...

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15 Killed in Midnight Attack on Plateau Community Despite Increased Security Deployment

Fifteen people have reportedly been killed in a midnight attack on the Gidan Ado community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State...

FinanceNews

Over 60 Stampede Deaths Recorded During Palliative Distributions in Nigeria Under Tinubu’s Administration

Stampedes during palliative distributions in Nigeria have left many dead and injured. Since President Bola Tinubu took office on 29 May 2023, at...

Human RightsNews

Court Stops Police From Remanding TikToker “Seaking” For Insulting Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu

A Lagos Magistrate Court has rejected a request by the Nigeria Police Force to remand Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as “Seaking,” over a...

Human RightsNews

Speed Darlington Granted Bail After a Month in Detention

Popular rapper, Darlington Achakpo, widely known as Speed Darlington, has been granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody. His lawyer,...

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Stampedes: Restriction on Palliative Distribution Will be Counterproductive –Peter Obi

Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party has criticised the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) restricting the...

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FG Declares December 25, 26, and January 1 as Public Holidays

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced public holidays on Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to celebrate...

Mali suspends TV5 Monde
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Mali Government Gains Control Over Key Agricultural and Development Bank

Malian government has acquired majority stake of the National Agricultural Development Bank (BNDA), a step to strengthen its economic sovereignty. Through the purchase...

Enugu 2025 Budget
FinanceNews

2025 Budget: Enugu Govt. Plans to Spend ₦10 Billion on CCTV Cameras, ₦5 Billion on Vehicles

The Enugu State Government has planned to spend ₦10 billion in 2025 on installing CCTV cameras across the state. The government said the...

Human RightsNews

Police Charge Activist Olamide Thomas for ‘Threatening’ Seyi Tinubu and Police Chiefs, Arrest DJ for Insulting President

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of activist and nurse, Olamide Abiodun Thomas, on charges of cyberbullying Seyi Tinubu,...

BusinessNews

French Firm Orano Pursues Legal Action Against Niger Over Revoked Mining Licence

French nuclear fuel company Orano has launched international arbitration against Niger following the country’s decision to revoke a key mining licence. The move...