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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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Vanguard Verified

1 month 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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1 month 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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BBC Africa Verified

1 month 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

1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month ago Business

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 28, 2026

The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady yet cautious position against the US Dollar as the market opened for trading today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Financial analysts are observing localised fluctuations in liquidity across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel …

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1 month ago Technology

Fayemi, others pay tribute to late Anglican bishop Adebiyi

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has described the pioneer Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, Bishop Awelewa Adebiyi, as a quintessential Ekiti indigene who made many sacrifices for the progress of the church and Nigeria during his lifetime. A statement released by the dioc…

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1 month ago Politics

Only $50,000, N13m found in my house, not $13m - Achimugu

Businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, has dismissed reports that $13 million was recovered from her residence during a raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. She said the actual amounts found were $50,000 and N13 million. Achimugu made the clarification on Monday during an interview on Chan…

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1 month ago Technology

Gateman absconds as 67-year-old man is found murdered in Ajah residence

By Esther Onyegbula Tragedy has struck in the Ajah area of Lagos State as a 67-year-old man, Chief Augustine Nwalieze, was killed by his gateman under yet-to-be-ascertained circumstances. The deceased, said to be a manager with Okeyson Transport, was reportedly attacked in his Ajah residence on Sat…

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1 month ago Technology

FHC goes digital, abolishes manual case filing in Lagos

By Henry Ojelu The Federal High Court on Monday formally phased out manual filing of court processes, with the launch of its electronic filing (e-filing) system in the Lagos Division. Declaring the system open, the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, said the transition from a paper-based…

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1 month ago Politics

Taking employees’ compensation scheme to governors

When Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye assumed duties as the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund on July 15, 2024, it was clear that a new dawn had arrived for the fund. He left no one in doubt that a reformer had finally berthed at the agency and that he possessed…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

You cannot fight for God, CAN warns against religious hostility

The Northern Christian Association has warned Christians against engaging in hostile religious exchanges, declaring that believers cannot defend God through insults or abusive arguments. The Chairman of the association, Joseph Hayab, gave the admonition in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna,…

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