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Supreme Court Finalizes Doumbouya’s Victory in Guinea

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Guinea’s Supreme Court officially validated the overwhelming presidential election victory ...

  • 5 January 2026
  • News
WAR

Tens of Thousands Flee as Sudan’s Civil War Engulfs Kordofan

The civil war in Sudan continues to escalate, forcing tens of thousands of people to ...

  • 5 January 2026
  • Africa
UNICEF

UNICEF Warns of Rising Child Sexual Violence in DRC Camp

UNICEF has issued an urgent warning regarding the staggering rise in sexual violence against children ...

  • 5 January 2026
  • Health
MARKET

50 Killed as Gunmen Storm Market in Niger State

The number of fatalities from a violent assault on a local market in Niger State, ...

  • 5 January 2026
  • News
Doumbouya

Doumbouya Wins Guinea Election; Opponents Allege “Charade”

Gen Mamady Doumbouya, the leader of Guinea’s military junta, has secured a landslide victory in ...

  • 31 December 2025
  • News
TYRE

No Tyre Burning: Nasarawa Police Issue Crossover Directive

The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced a total ban on burning used tyres during ...

  • 31 December 2025
  • News
Tax Law

Tax Law Crisis: Minority Caucus and NANS Call for Immediate Halt

Tensions are rising over Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms. On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Minority ...

  • 30 December 2025
  • Business
FRENCH

George and Amal Clooney Granted French Citizenship

Hollywood icon George Clooney and his wife, acclaimed human rights attorney Amal Clooney, have officially ...

  • 30 December 2025
  • News
National Grid

National Grid Collapse Plunges Nigeria Into Darkness

In a sudden development on Monday, December 29, 2025, Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered a ...

  • 29 December 2025
  • Business

Sweden Backs Mogadishu Following Israel’s Somaliland Move

In a major diplomatic intervention, Sweden has officially declared its support for the territorial integrity ...

  • 29 December 2025
  • News
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