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Category: African
News from around Africa.
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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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KENYAN MAN CHARGED WITH LURING YOUNG MEN INTO UKRAINE WAR.
Festus Arasa Omwamba, a 33-year-old Kenyan, has been charged with recruiting young men for exploitation, allegedly luring them to Russia with promises of job opportunities, only to be forced into…
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LAGOS STATE AGENCY REFERS SIMI’S TWEETS TO POLICE.
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred Simi’s old tweets to the police for investigation. The agency’s Executive Secretary, Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, stated that they couldn’t ignore the…
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BRAZIL SUSPENDS IVORIAN COCOA IMPORTS OVER QUALITY CONCERNS.
Côte d’Ivoire is facing a setback in its cocoa exports as Brazil has suspended imports from the country due to concerns over the origin of the beans. The move is…
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STATE POLICE: TINUBU PUSHES FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
President Bola Tinubu has urged lawmakers to amend the constitution to pave the way for state police, citing the need to tackle rising insecurity in Nigeria. He made the call…
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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS STRENGTHENS TIES WITH NIGERIAN TRAVEL PARTNERS.
South African Airways has taken steps to nurture its partnerships with Nigerian travel agents, hosting a networking event in Lagos to foster stronger relationships and improve service delivery. The forum…
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SENEGAL PROPOSES 10-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS.
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has proposed legislation that would double the maximum penalty for same-sex relationships from 5 to 10 years in prison. The bill, approved by the Council…
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NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT DENIES PAYING RANSOM FOR RESCUE OF ABDUCTED SCHOOL CHILDREN.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has denied allegations that it paid a ransom to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s boarding school in Niger State, according to…
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CHAD CLOSES EASTERN BORDER WITH SUDAN AFTER DEADLY CROSS-BORDER CLASHES
Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan following cross-border clashes linked to Sudan’s civil war, which resulted in the deaths of five Chadian soldiers in the frontier town of…
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BEROM YOUTHS GIVES ULTIMATUM OVER FULANI GRAZING IN PLATEAU.
Youths in Berom Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State have issued a stern warning to the government and security agencies, stating that they cannot guarantee peace and safety…
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