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Category: African
News from around Africa.
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LAGOS-ABEOKUTA EXPRESSWAY CLOSED FOR RECONSTRUCTION.
The Lagos State Government has announced a 12-week traffic diversion plan for the reconstruction of a section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, starting March 7, 2026. The Federal Ministry of Works…
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FOUR DIE IN KATSINA RAMADAN ALMS STAMPEDE.
A stampede during the distribution of Ramadan alms in Katsina State’s Kofar Guga Quarters has claimed four lives, with several others injured. The incident occurred on February 26 at around…
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PETER OBI SLAMS POLITICIANS’ FOCUS ON 2027 ELECTIONS AMID RISING INSECURITY.
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticized Nigerian politicians for prioritizing 2027 election strategies over the country’s worsening insecurity. In a statement, Obi revealed that over 1,000 Nigerians…
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NIGERIA’S GDP GROWS BY 4.07% IN Q4 2025, SHOWS STRENGTH IN KEY SECTORS.
Nigeria’s economy has shown significant resilience, with a 4.07% real GDP growth in Q4 2025, marking the second time in a decade that quarterly growth has exceeded 4%. This growth…
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NIGERIAN INMATE DIES IN ETHIOPIAN PRISON AMID NEGLECT ALLEGATIONS.
A Nigerian inmate, Dennis Smith Okoro, has died at Kaliti Prison in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, amid allegations of neglect. Okoro, from Abia State, was among approximately 300 Nigerian inmates held…
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TINUBU MEETS WITH FORMER DEFENCE CHIEF DANJUMA.
President Bola Tinubu received retired General T.Y. Danjuma, a prominent elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, at the State House in Abuja. The meeting featured cordial exchanges and photo…
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TINUBU RENEWS MANDATE OF DR AUDI AS NSCDC CHIEF.
President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for another five years, effective February 27….
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NIGERIA AND CAMEROON SIGN LANDMARK AVIATION SAFETY PACT.
Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a bilateral agreement on Technical Aeronautical Search and Rescue Operations, strengthening aviation safety cooperation across their shared airspace. The agreement, signed in Yaoundé, Cameroon, establishes…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES LEBARA’S LAUNCH IN NIGERIA.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading…
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FEMALE NSCDC OFFICER DIES IN ABUJA SIMULATION EXERCISE ACCIDENT.
A female security officer with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) lost her life in a tragic accident during a simulation exercise in Abuja, according to reports from…
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US MILITARY SUPPORT TO NIGERIA IS NOT ABNORMAL AND DOES NOT POSE THREAT TO SOVEREIGNTY, SAYS DHQ.
The Defence Headquarters has stated that the military support being provided by the United States government to Nigeria is not out of place and does not pose any threat to…
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FG ORDERS MDA’S TO STRICTLY FOLLOW MTEF FOR BUDGET CREDIBILITY AND FISCAL DISCIPLINE.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to strengthen budget credibility and promote fiscal discipline….
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LAGOS EXPANDS HEALTHCARE SUPPORT FOR CIVIL SERVANTS.
Lagos State has significantly improved healthcare access for its civil servants through the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic at the State Secretariat in Alausa. The clinic offers free services, including dental…
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JOB CREATION: SANWO-OLU TO LEAD OVER 11,000 DELEGATES AT 2026 AGE EXPO.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to lead over 11,000 delegates at the 2026 Africa Gaming Expo (AGE) from March 24 to 27, 2026. The event aims to promote…
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TROOPS RESCUE 376 KIDNAP VICTIMS, ARREST 226 TERROR SUSPECTS IN FEBRUARY OPERATIONS.
The Nigerian military has made significant progress in combating terrorism and kidnapping in the country. According to Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, troops rescued 376 kidnap…
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BAYELSA GOVERNOR TAKES STRONG STANCE AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING, DEMOLISHES CRIMINAL DEN.
The Bayelsa State Government is stepping up efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and related crimes, with Governor Douye Diri warning that more illegal structures involved in such activities will…
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GHANA LOSES 55 CITIZENS IN RUSSIA-UKRAIN WAR.
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that at least 55 Ghanaians have lost their lives fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war, with two others currently held as prisoners…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND EXTENSION PROJECTS.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstruction of three federal roads in Niger State, utilizing reinforced concrete pavement to ensure longevity and durability. The roads slated for reconstruction are…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU EXTENDS BAN ON RAW SHEA NUT EXPORT TO BOOST LOCAL INDUSTRY.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for another year, effective February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027, as…
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ACTING IGP TUNJI DISU PROMISES TO RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS AND LEAD POLICE REFORMS.
Nigeria’s Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has vowed to respect human rights and lead nationwide police reforms. Disu made this promise after being sworn in by President Bola Tinubu,…
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