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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 ...

TYRE

No Tyre Burning: Nasarawa Police Issue Crossover Directive

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

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 ...

FRENCH

George and Amal Clooney Granted French Citizenship

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

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 ...

Sweden Backs Mogadishu Following Israel’s Somaliland Move

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

SOMALIA

Justice for Saabirin: Somalia Convicts Guardian for Fatal Abuse

A historic legal ruling in Somalia has put a national spotlight on child safety. Hodan ...

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