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At Least 13 Killed, 40 Injured as Nplo Haram Terrorists Launch Rocket Attack on Maiduguri
Residents of Maiduguri were left scampering for safety as at least 10 rockets were launched into Maiduguri, the Borno State capital in Northeastern Nigeria by terrorist group, Boko Haram. As
Survey Suggests Covid Infection in Lagos May Top Africa’s Official Total
Four million people in Lagos State alone, Nigeria’s commercial capital have had the coronavirus – more than has been officially recorded for the whole of Africa, a Covid-19 antibodies survey in Nigeria
Internet Enabling Cyber Terrorists to Cause Tension in Nigeria, Buhari Says
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says the growth and development of the internet has come with a rise in threats posed by cybercriminals, online financial fraudsters, and cyber terrorists which is being witnessed in the country. According to President
Mohamed Bazoum Declared Winner of Niger Republic’s Election
The electoral commission in Niger says the ruling party’s candidate Mohamed Bazoum has won the presidential election with more than 55% of the vote. His opponent, former president Mahamane Ousmane,
Court Fixes Zuma Corruption Trial Over Arms Deal For May
A court in South Africa has said a corruption case against former President Jacob Zuma and French defence company Thales over a $2 billion state arms deal will start in
Congo Accuses Rwandan Rebels of Italian Envoy’s Killing
Rwandan Hutu rebels Tuesday denied allegations they were behind the killing of the Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo and instead accused the armies of the DRC and
Nigerian Senate Confirms Buratai, Other Ex-service Chiefs As Ambassadors
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the immediate past service chiefs as non-career ambassadors. The confirmation of the former service chiefs followed the senate’s consideration of the
Congo’s President’s Office Joins Probe into Italian Envoy Murder
A team from the Congolese presidency will be deployed to Goma to support investigations into the killing of Italy’s ambassador, the Italian military police officer travelling with him, and a
South Africa’s Jobless Rate Hits Record High in Q4 2020
South Africa’s unemployment rate jumped to a record high in the fourth quarter of last year, the statistics agency said on Tuesday, as the economy was further battered by the
Oyo State Governor Makinde Orders Immediate Reopening of Sasha Market
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the immediate reopening of the popular Sasha market after Yoruba and Hausa residents and traders in the community welcomed peace. Mr Makinde stated
