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Labour Party Ondo Governorship Candidate, Ojajuni Begs Nigerians for N100m Ransom
Eniola Ojajuni, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election, has pleaded for financial assistance to secure his release...
7,000 Lives Lost in DR Congo Fighting Since January – Prime Minister Laments
At least 7,000 people have died since January in ongoing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka made...
Mali, Senegal Launch Joint Patrols To Combat Jihadist Threat
Malian and Senegalese defence forces have launched joint patrols along their shared border to counter rising insecurity driven by jihadist attacks. The initiative,...
US Mission in Nigeria Assures ‘Comprehensive Monitoring’ in Response to Boko Haram Funding Allegations
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a vague statement following public outrage over allegations that American aid funds have been funnelled to...
Mali and Morocco Strengthen Military Cooperation with Joint Expert Commission
Mali and Morocco have reinforced ties by launching a Joint Military Commission. The initiative was officially inaugurated on Monday at the Malian Ministry...
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Seize Control of Bukavu, Capital of South Kivu, Including Governor’s Office
M23 rebels have reportedly taken control of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province after Congolese troops withdrew from the city. The armed...
Mali Strengthens Military Ties With Senegal Despite Leaving ECOWAS
Mali and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation, particularly in the fight against terrorism and cross-border crime, despite Mali’s recent...
France Hands Over Three Military Bases to Senegal as Sept 2025 Withdrawal Deadline Draws Near
France has officially begun the withdrawal of its military forces from Senegal, with three military bases in the capital, Dakar, being returned to...
IGP Egbetokun’s Tenure Extension Overrides Nigeria’s Constitution, Legal Group Warns
The extension of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure has sparked criticism as many question its legality. Egbetokun turned 60 on September...
Senegal’s President Engages Kagame and Tshisekedi in Talks to Ease DRC-Rwanda Tensions
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has stepped into ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)....
Tems Cancels Kigali Concert Over Rwanda-Congo Conflict
Nigerian singer Tems has cancelled her scheduled concert in Kigali, Rwanda, due to ongoing tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the...
Gunmen Attack Kastina’s Malumfashi LG Chairman’s Residence, Kill Police Officer
Suspected gunmen launched a late-night attack on the residence of the Chairman of Malumfashi Local Government Area in Katsina State, Maharazu Dayi, killing...