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As Insecurity, Floods, and Hunger Ravage Nigeria, President Tinubu Escapes to a Caribbean Island, Saint Lucia, for ‘Rest’
President Bola Tinubu is set to visit the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia from June 28 to July 4, 2025, combining official...
Malian Armed Forces Destroy Terrorist Base in Northern Ménaka in Major Military Operation
Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) successfully dismantled a terrorist base in the northern region of Ménaka, marking a major victory in the country’s ongoing...
Mali Temporarily Seizes Loulo-Gounkoto Mine, One of the World’s Largest, Amid Tax Dispute With Barrick Gold
A court in Mali has placed Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex under provisional administration for six months. The move follows a long-running tax...
Nigerian Senate Uncovers Over ₦200trn “Missing” in NNPC’s Financial Reports
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Public Accounts has raised alarm over what it describes as “mind-boggling and worrisome” financial discrepancies involving trillions of...
Peter Obi Criticises Tinubu for Politicising Benue Tragedy, Says Nigeria Is “Losing Its Soul”
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a fierce criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s recent condolence visit to Benue State, describing...
Nigerians Slam Tinubu for Turning Condolence Visit to Benue into Political Ceremony
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State has come under criticism from residents and observers, who say the occasion was a campaign...
Nigerian Security Operatives Teargas Benue Protesters Despite President Tinubu’s Presence in Makurdi for “Condolence Visit”
Nigerian security operatives have again deployed teargas to disperse protesters in Benue State, who are demanding an end to the incessant killings in...
Nigeria: Over 700 Missing in Mokwa Floods as Death Toll Hits 207 — Tinubu Yet to Visit Disaster Zone
More than 207 people have been confirmed dead, and over 700 remain missing following the devastating floods that swept through Mokwa Local Government...
Nigerian Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack on Naval Base in Lake Chad
Nigerian troops have successfully repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists on the Naval Base at Fish Dam, located in...
Malian President Assimi Goïta to Visit Russia for High-Level Talks with President Putin
Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, is set to make an official visit to Russia from June 22 to 26, according to reports...
Goïta’s Tenure as CSS Chair Under Spotlight as Mali Prepares to Host Upcoming Summit of Heads of States
Mali is set to host a landmark Summit of Heads of State of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) in the coming days,...
Niger Strengthens Army with Over 56 New Vehicles, Riot Gear, and Ammunition to Boost Anti-Terror Operations
The Government of Niger has delivered a significant consignment of military and security equipment to its armed forces. The handover, which took place...