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BUS

Traffic Chaos: BRT Bus Catches Fire in Lagos

A high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, January 6, ...

STUDENT

Tragedy at OAU: 18-Year-Old Medical Student Dies in His Sleep

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is in mourning following the sudden death of Timilehin Adetoye ...

NYSC

2026 Batch ‘A’ NYSC Orientation Starts Jan 21

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially scheduled the commencement of the 2026 Batch ...

BOLIVIA

Bolivia Fuel Crisis: Mass Protests Hit La Paz

Thousands of protesters have successfully entered Bolivia’s administrative capital after a grueling three-day march. These ...

ELECTION

Uganda Dismisses Election “Blackout” Rumors

Ugandan authorities have officially dismissed claims that they intend to disable internet access during the ...

SUPREME

Supreme Court Finalizes Doumbouya’s Victory in Guinea

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Doumbouya

Doumbouya Wins Guinea Election; Opponents Allege “Charade”

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

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