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Militants kill 15 soldiers in northern Benin attack, army says

Al Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat al‑Islam wal‑Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for the latest attack in Benin which it said took place in the northern village of Kofouno on Wednesday. The "attack resulted in the loss of 15 of our personnel and five w

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Journalists must defend democracy against 'conflict merchants', says Uba Sani - The Nation Newspaper

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has called on journalists to remain vigilant in defending Nigeria's democracy, warning that some politicians are bent on undermining democratic institutions whenever government policies do not favour them. The governor sp

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President Tinubu Approves Ambassador Postings, Assigns Reno Omoki to Mexico

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of ambassadors-designate, both non-career and career diplomats, to various countries and international organisations, following their Senate confirmation in December 2025. The move is aimed at bolsteri

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A Far-Left NewsGuard 'Fact Checker' Asked Me Some Questions. Here Are the Answers I Gave Her.

Leftists have been trying for years to fool the public into rejecting the voices of those who dissent from their agenda by posing as neutral "fact-checkers" purporting to identify "fake news." What they are really trying to do is not ensure the accuracy o

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Harambee Starlets' Wafcon hopes unshaken despite 2026 tournament postponement

Kenya's Harambee Starlets have cancelled a planned two-week training camp in France and are expected back home today following the postponement of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The 16th edition of the continental showpiece that was scheduled fo

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Tinubu behind Kaduna's achievements - Uba Sani - TheNewsGuru

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State says his administration would not have recorded major achievements without the support of President Bola Tinubu. Sani said this on Thursday in Kaduna while hosting social media influencers to an "Iftar," the breaking of the

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NCDC alerts Nigerians to rising meningitis risk as dry season peaks - The Nation Newspaper

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has alerted Nigerians to an increased risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) as the country moves through the peak of the dry season, urging the public to remain vigilant and seek immediate medi

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Celebrity Insights: Frank Edwards and Mo Abudu Speak on Showmax Shutting Down

In March 2026, the African media industry was jolted by news that MultiChoice Group would discontinue Showmax, a platform that had grown over more than a decade into a key outlet for African entertainment. The announcement triggered a cascade of reactions

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2027: No-go area for opposition parties in Delta, Oborevwori boasts - The Nation Newspaper

Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday boasted that Delta had effectively become a no-go area for opposition political parties due to the visible achievements of his administration across the state. The governor made the assertion during

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Islamic Militants Abduct at Least 300 People in Northeast Nigeria | LatestLY

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) -- Islamic militants attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria on Friday, abducting more than 300 people, including women and children, local officials said. The attack happened in the town of Ngoshe in Borno state, according to Bulama