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Kogi State Warns Against Illegal Occupation of National Housing Scheme Units

Kogi State warns against illegal occupation of 260 housing units under the National Housing Programme, ...
  • 4 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Human trafficking

Trafficked 28-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Set to Return from Iraq

NiDCOM facilitates the return of a 28-year-old Nigerian woman trafficked to Iraq under false pretenses. ...
  • 3 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Montenegro shooting

Montenegro Shooting Rampage Leaves 12 Dead, Including Gunman

Montenegro mass shooting in Cetinje leaves 12 dead, including the gunman. Authorities investigate motives as ...
  • 2 January 2025
  • Top News
Kantamanto

Kantamanto Market Fire: Over 100 Shops Destroyed in Accra Blaze

Kantamanto Market fire in Accra destroys over 100 shops, leaving traders with significant losses. Investigation ...
  • 2 January 2025
  • Guinea
UN cybercrime

UN General Assembly Adopts Historic Cybercrime Treaty

The UN adopts a historic cybercrime treaty, paving the way for global cooperation to combat ...
  • 25 December 2024
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Sharia Law

Yoruba Youths, Christians Reject Proposed Sharia Court in Southwest Amid Backlash

Proposed Sharia court in Oyo sparks controversy as Yoruba youths, Christians reject the move, citing ...
  • 25 December 2024
  • Nigeria
groundwater violations

Lagos Government Seals Coca-Cola, Guinness, and FrieslandCampina Factories Over Groundwater Violations

The Lagos State Government has sealed Coca-Cola, Guinness, and FrieslandCampina factories over unauthorized groundwater use ...
  • 25 December 2024
  • Nigeria
mining ban

Nigerian Government Lifts Five-Year Mining Ban in Zamfara State

The Nigerian government has lifted a five-year ban on mining in Zamfara State, promising improved ...
  • 23 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Zambian President

Zambian Police Arrest Two Witch Doctors Over Alleged Plot to Bewitch President Hichilema

Zambian police arrest two witch doctors accused of plotting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema using ...
  • 22 December 2024
  • Africa
Vaccine

Global Partners Invest $45M to Enhance Vaccine Sovereignty in Africa

Global partners invest $45 million to boost vaccine sovereignty in Africa, supporting local production at ...
  • 20 December 2024
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August 17th is the day in 1969 that Category 5 Hurricane Camille hits the Mississippi coast, killing 248 people and causing $1.5 billion in damage.

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