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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...
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...
Despite Anticipating Fall of Sahel, Nigerian Defence Chief Advocates Copying Burkina Faso Defence Strategy
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called for the mobilisation of vigilante forces in Benue State under military supervision,...
Like Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Togo Suspends RFI and France 24 Broadcasts Over “Biased Coverage”
Togo has announced a three-month suspension of broadcasts by French media outlets Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24. The decision, confirmed in...
Nigeria: INEC Headquarters Flag-Off Takes Priority Over Benue Killings in Tinubu’s Schedule
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially flagged off the design and construction of a new Independent National Electoral Commission...
Nigeria: Insiders Aided Benue Killings, Says CDS — Tinubu’s Security Strategy Under Scrutiny
President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s escalating security crisis has come under scrutiny following revelations by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General...
Nigeria: 7 Dead, 2 Kidnapped in Another Armed Militia Attack in Enugu
An armed militia attack has left at least seven residents of Agu-Amed Autonomous Community dead, with two persons still missing. The attack on...
DStv May Introduce Weekly Subscriptions In Nigeria
Nigerians could soon enjoy weekly DStv subscription plans. MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, is currently testing the short-term payment model in Uganda...
Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Habitual Lack of Compassion Over Benue, Niger Tragedies
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, warning that Nigeria is trapped in a cycle of...
From Chief Critic to Commander of Chaos: Nigeria Burns on Tinubu’s Watch
Before becoming Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu was a vocal and fierce critic of the previous administration’s failure to handle Nigeria’s worsening security crisis....
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...