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St. Mary’s School Attack: 100 Students Freed

Tears of relief mixed with lingering anxiety in Abuja overnight as parents were finally reunited ...

  • 10 December 2025
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US Congress to Probe Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

The United States House Appropriations Committee will lead a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday. The ...

  • 2 December 2025
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ECOWAS

ECOWAS Warns UN: Terrorism is an ‘Existential Threat’

The ECOWAS Commission has issued a serious warning to the world. President Omar Touray says ...

  • 21 November 2025
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Tragic Train Collision in Ethiopia Claims 14 Lives

In the quiet darkness of eastern Ethiopia, a catastrophic collision shattered lives on October 20, ...

  • 22 October 2025
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Norwegian Ex-Guard Convicted for Spying for Russia, Iran

A 28-year-old Norwegian, formerly a US Embassy guard in Oslo, was convicted of espionage for ...

  • 17 October 2025
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EU Plans Drone Defense System to Boost Security

After Russian drones entered Polish airspace last month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ...

  • 15 October 2025
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Nigeria Pauses Tinted Glass Policy After Court Ruling

On October 8, 2025, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command halted enforcement of the ...

  • 8 October 2025
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Oktoberfest Resumes After Bomb Threat Closure

On October 1, 2025, Munich’s Oktoberfest faced a seven-hour closure due to a bomb threat, ...

  • 1 October 2025
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Philippines Earthquake Sparks Tsunami Alert

On October 1, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck 17 kilometers northeast of Bogo City in ...

  • 1 October 2025
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FRSC and Dangote Team Up to Boost Road Safety

Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Dangote Cement Transport signed a deal to tackle ...

  • 25 September 2025
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