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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Lawmaker accuses security operatives of firing live bullets, teargas to disrupt party's rally

A member of the House of Representatives from Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has accused some unnamed security operatives of firing live bullets and tear gas to disrupt a political rally in Ntueke Community in Ideato South Local Government Area of the state. Mr Ugochinyere, who recently defected fr…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

2027: Trader joins APC presidential race, purchases ?100m forms to challenge Tinubu

A trader from Edo State, Osifo Stanley, has joined the 2027 presidential race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), after purchasing the party’s ?100 million expression of interest and nomination forms to challenge incumbent President Bola Tinubu. The development signals an early …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments

An Afghanistan women’s refugee team have been granted eligibility for international competitions, nearly five years after the players fled their country’s Taliban rule. The FIFA Council, meeting in Vancouver, Canada, agreed on Tuesday to amend its regulations to recognise the refugee team, who play…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court

The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA’s decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in occupied West Bank settlements, a senior PFA official said, as visa issues affecting several delegations added to tensions before the FIFA…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Kenya welcomes four critically endangered mountain bongos from Prague zoo

Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming' Four mountain bongos, a rare type of antelope native to Kenya's highland forests, have arrived in Kenya after being sent from a zoo in the Czech Republic. The male antelopes arrived in the country on Tuesday night and were …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU

To many Ukrainians and Europeans, the European Union’s unlocking of a 90bn-euro ($105bn) loan to Ukraine on April 23 was a bittersweet victory because it came with a multibillion-dollar gift to Russia. EU member Hungary agreed to lift a veto on the loan after Ukraine mended the Druzhba pipeline, wh…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Thoughts and Mace Advisory to launch new primer on sustainability of CSOs

Thoughts and Mace Advisory will host the official launch of its new primer titled Building on Solid Ground: A Primer on Resilience and Sustainability of CSOs in Africa. The book is authored by its Founding Partner, Udo Jude Ilo and published by Premium Times Books. The launch is on Thursday, 14 May…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Mali attacks: What next for the junta after shock of rebel offensive?

What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive? It is hard to overstate the sense of shock reverberating across West Africa after attackers, in co-ordinated assaults, managed to enter Mali's capital, Bamako, assassinate the defence minister and seize control of northern areas.…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago News

3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria

3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria The Syrian Civil Defense says a 3-year-old boy was rescued after falling into an 18-metre-deep well in the countryside of Aleppo. Published On 29 Apr 2026 3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria The Syrian C…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist

A trial has opened in a military court in Jakarta for four Indonesian soldiers accused of carrying out an acid attack on an activist who campaigned against the expansion of the role of the armed forces in government. Military prosecutors charged the group, including Edi Sudarko, Budi Hariyanto Widh…

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BBC Africa Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Diezani Alison-Madueke: Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister Two oil executives have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, a court has been told. Statements made by Kevin Okyere and Igho Sanomi to UK investigators were read out in Southwark Crown Court on Tuesda…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

South Africa anti-immigration march: Migrants warned to close shops

African migrants warned to close shops during South Africa anti-migrant march African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, were urged to exercise "heightened vigilance" during an anti-illegal immigration march, amid fears of xenophobic attacks. Ghana's high commission advised its nation…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Kenya's President William Ruto backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians' English

Kenya's leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians' English Kenya's President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash over his recent remarks suggesting Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible. His clarification came at a mining conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairo…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway

Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway Ghana's army is investigating a deadly attack by gunmen on a military convoy that was escorting 140 civilians along a dangerous highway in the north-eastern of the country. Seven gunmen and three civilians were killed in an excha…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Business

Chad arrests, deports Nigerians fleeing jihadists

Hundreds of Nigerians living in Chad, seeking safety from a jihadist insurgency, were rounded up and deported last week, those arrested told AFP. Nigeria has been battling a jihadist insurgency for 17 years, since the 2009 Boko Haram uprising, which has spawned various factions of militants that ha…

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BBC News Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Business

URC: Ospreys coach Mark Jones reflects on 'hell of a season'

It is fair to say the first full season as a professional head coach for Mark Jones at the Ospreys has been a baptism of fire. Results will show it has been a disappointing campaign. Ospreys lie in 11th position in the United Rugby Championship (URC), out of play-off contention with two league game…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago News

London Marathon: Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon world record

'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record Sabastian Sawe's parents have shared their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour London Marathon win. The 31-year-old Kenyan set a new world record after crossing the line in one hour 59 minutes 30 seconds on Sund…

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The Punch Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Technology

They told me it was a mistake, says father of slain corps member

Sani Jimoh, the father of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a National Youth Service Corps member allegedly killed by soldiers in Dei-Dei, Abuja, has said the Nigerian Army admitted responsibility for his son’s death, saying that it was a mistake. PUNCH Online had reported that the Guards Brigade headquarters of t…

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Vanguard Verified

2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Akpoti-Uduaghan declares re-election bid, urges PDP unity in Kogi

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By John Alechenu Abuja — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has formally declared her intention to seek re-election for a second term, citing wide consultations and sustained support from constituents and family. The announcement was made during the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

New Housing Minister targets 20m deficit, vows affordable homes push

By John Alechenu Abuja — The newly appointed Minister of Housing, Engr. Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s estimated 20 million housing deficit through the delivery of affordable homes nationwide. Darma made the pledge on Monday in Abuja while o…

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