Russia sanctions 28 Canadians over Ukraine support
Russia has imposed personal sanctions on 28 Canadian citizens in response to what it describes as “unlawful anti-Russian restrictions” implemented […]
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Nigerian Army releases Kwara vigilantes after investigation
Six members of a vigilante group from Kwara State, arrested by the Nigerian Army on December 31, 2025, have been
Bandits attack Katsina communities killing residents
Bandits have launched a series of attacks on communities in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, resulting in fatalities,
Bauchi appoints 142 new district heads to boost governance
The Bauchi State government has appointed 142 new district heads across 20 emirates and one chiefdom, aiming to enhance traditional
Nigeria Police slammed over local government worker harassment
A Nigerian lawmaker, Bamidele Salam, has criticized the police for their handling of an incident involving a local government worker
Israel To Help Nigeria Stop Christian Genocide With Intelligence Sharing
Israel’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has disclosed plans by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to assist Nigeria in addressing
Hausa leader Alhaji Ali Dahiru Zungeru dies in Ibadan
The leader of the Hausa community in Ibadan, Nigeria, Alhaji Ali ahiru Zungeru, has passed away. He held the title
Minstrels Parade fills Cape Town streets with colour tradition
Cape Town’s Annual Minstrels’ Parade Draws Thousands of Performers and Spectators The streets of Cape Town were filled with music,
Lagos clears illegal structures on Badagry Expressway
The Lagos State Government has launched a coordinated enforcement operation along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, targeting the removal of illegal structures
Nigeria condemns US arrest of Venezuelan president in cowardice
The African Democratic Congress has criticized the Nigerian government’s response to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his
Benue Governor Alia Set For Second Term Re-election
The Chairman of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State, Mr. Oche Sunday Oche, has expressed confidence in the re-election
Congo Children Face Alarming Sexual Violence
UNICEF has sounded the alarm over escalating levels of sexual violence against children at the Rhoo displacement camp in eastern