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Protests Spread to Oyo, Ogun, Abuja and Lagos Over Abducted Teachers, Pupils

Protests erupted across Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Abuja and other parts of Nigeria as members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), civil society organisations, and youth groups demanded urgent action over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo and Borno states. The demonstrations were triggered by the May 15 kidnapping of seven teachers and 39 pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, […]

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Dangote Refinery Accuses FG of Sabotage in Fresh Court Battle Over Fuel Imports

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken the Federal Government and several petroleum agencies to court, alleging deliberate actions aimed at frustrating its operations and investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. In court filings before the Federal High Court in Lagos, the refinery claimed that government agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), have failed to provide adequate crude […]

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Fulani Chiefs Deny Link to Kidnapping Cases, Call for Fair Treatment

The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria has condemned what it described as rising ethnic profiling of Fulani people in connection with kidnapping and other violent crimes, insisting that criminal acts should not be attributed to an entire ethnic group. The leaders made the call following renewed public debate over insecurity and recent kidnapping cases reported in parts of the region, including Ogun State. They said it was […]

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Ghana and UK Sign Growth Partnership to Boost Jobs, Education and Investment

Ghana and the United Kingdom have entered into a new Growth Partnership agreement designed to accelerate job creation, expand educational opportunities, and attract investment into priority sectors of the Ghanaian economy. The agreement was signed during the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London and forms part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations through trade, skills development, and industrial growth. Officials say the partnership will focus on practical outcomes that support […]

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Gunmen Kill 8, Injure 10 in Fresh Plateau Community Attack

Armed attackers have struck Gwon Ajang village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing at least eight people and injuring 10 others in a fresh wave of violence in the region. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday night when gunmen stormed a local gathering and opened fire on residents, triggering panic and forcing survivors to flee. Several victims died on the spot, while the injured were taken […]

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Mozambique Reports Death of Citizens in South Africa Xenophobic Attack

The Mozambican government has said that at least five of its citizens were killed during xenophobic attacks in South Africa, in one of the latest incidents highlighting ongoing tensions involving foreign nationals in the country. According to official statements, the violence took place in the coastal town of Mossel Bay, where attacks on migrant communities were reported over the weekend. Mozambique added that more than 800 of its citizens were […]

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Senegal’s President Faye Announces New 30 Member Cabinet in Major Reshuffle

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has named a new 30 member cabinet, a reshuffle that comes shortly after recent changes in the country’s top leadership structure. The new government, announced on Tuesday, excludes members of the Pastef party led by ousted former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, signalling a shift in the president’s governing coalition. The move follows weeks of political tension within the ruling establishment. The cabinet reshuffle comes after […]

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13 Killed as Russia Unleashes Massive Missile and Drone Attack Across Ukraine

Russia carried out one of its most extensive aerial attacks on Ukraine in recent months, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens in a wave of overnight missile and drone strikes. The attacks hit several regions across the country, with the hardest-hit areas being Kyiv and Dnipro, where residential buildings suffered significant damage. Ukrainian officials said children were among those injured, while rescue workers continued searching through debris for […]

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Protest Erupts in Ibadan as Teachers Strike Over Abducted Oyo Pupils and Staff

Fresh protests have broken out in Ibadan, Oyo State, as anger grows over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) launching an indefinite strike to demand urgent government action and the safe return of the victims. The demonstration, which took place at key locations including Mokola Roundabout, saw protesters carrying placards with messages such as “Save Our Children” and […]

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