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  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    Security Sovereignty: Why Nigeria Must Lead Africa’s Defence Future

    In the past two decades, Nigeria has borne the brunt of Africa’s most complex security crises—from insurgency in the North-East to transnational banditry across the Sahel. What is rarely spoken about, however, is the invisible war Nigeria has also been …

    Source: Daily Trust - Pending
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    How to make cash in Africa’s coup belt

    THE BOSS of Barrick Gold, a Canadian mega-miner and the world’s second-largest gold producer, is no stranger to bust-ups with African governments. Earlier this month, in Cape Town, Mark Bristow recalled past wrangles with leaders in Tanzania and Congo like …

    Source: Mint - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    How African Leaders’ Memoirs Rewrite History

    On June 12, 1993, millions of Nigerians stood in long lines under the burning sun, believing they were witnessing history in the making. For the first time, an election free of military interference had seemingly taken place. Hope was in the air, in what …

    Source: New Lines Magazine - Left-wing
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    5 Nigerian governors who got 'richer' after leaving office

    Nigerian politics is controversial. Public servants enter office as humble “servants of the people,” but by the time they leave, many have mysteriously amassed the kind of wealth that raises eyebrows and questions.This is a recurring plotline. One we' …

    Source: Pulse - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    DELHI POLICE BUSTED ACTIVE METHAMPHETAMINE DRUG SUPPLIERS GANG OF AFRICANS , 2 NIGERIAN HELD WITH COMMERCIAL QUANITY OF ...

    Face2News/New Delhi Working under the directions of senior officers to curb the menace of drug trafficking in Delhi, the team of WR-II, Crime Branch, has busted a gang of drug suppliers of Nigerian descent active in Delhi NCR with the arrest of …

    Source: face2news - Pending
  • Published on Apr 21, 2025

    Russian line founded with focus on West Africa

    AfricaContainersEurope The former chairman of FESCO has formed a shipping line to provide links between West Africa and Russia. Andrei Severilov, who founded JSC A7 Holding last year, has just debuted A7 African Cargo Lines with a first link set to be …

    Source: Splash 247 - Neutral
  • Published on 05:57 GMT

    New terror group, Mahmuda, intensifies attacks

    The new terrorist group, Mahmuda, has intensified its attacks at various communities in Kwara and Niger States. Suspected members of the new terrorist group, Mahmuda, were said to have attacked communities in Ilesha Baruba and Kemaanji, Baruten and Kaiama …

    Source: Daily Trust - Pending
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    Immigrants and Crime: What the Numbers Say – And What They Don’t

    Highlights This article is available as a YouTube podcast. There are distinctions between legal and illegal immigration and crime. Separating the two is necessary for understanding a crime connection. Illegal immigration, however, lacks the checks and …

    Source: Law Enforcement Today - Right-wing
  • Published on Apr 19, 2025

    West African Rhythms enliven St. Joseph Catholic School

    Times Observer Photos by Monica Keller The Saakumu Dance Troupe dancing onstage with Mr. Glarner. The Dance Troupe, founded in 1997, shares both traditional and contemporary Ghanaian dance with schools and community groups across the country. At St. Joseph …

    Source: Times Observer - Pennsylvania - Pending
  • Published on Apr 20, 2025

    Nine years on: Papa Wemba's voice echoes across Africa's rhumba legacy

     The late Papa Wemba performs at a past event [File/Standard] On April 24, 2016, the sun set on an illustrious son of Africa and musical legend. Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba was his name, but the world knew him as Papa Wemba. That was nine years …

    Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 20, 2025

    US Supreme Court halts Trump’s migrant deportation policy that could affect Nigerians

    The United States Supreme Court has halted the deportation of Venezuelan migrants ordered under the rarely used 1798 Alien Enemies Act by President Donald Trump.The late-night emergency ruling came just hours before dozens of Venezuelans were to be …

    Source: Pulse - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 20, 2025

    Criminalise electoral fraud, Yiaga Africa urges FG

    A civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa, has urged the Federal Government to criminalise electoral fraud in order to sanitise the country’s electoral process. The Executive Director of the CSO, Mr Samson Itodo, made the call in an interview with the …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 19, 2025

    Suspect extradited to Nigeria for murder charges— Police

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has successfully completed the extradition of a fleeing murder suspect from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria. By Deborah Akpede The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has successfully completed the extradition of a fleeing …

    Source: News Diary Online - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 19, 2025

    Breaking: Man who fled to Qatar after killing 21-year-old in Nigeria extradited

    The Nigeria Police Force has successfully completed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, a man widely known as Killaboi, who fled to Doha in Qatar after killing a 21-year-old lady, Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe in Nigeria.  Force Public Relations …

    Source: Eagle Online - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 19, 2025

    Police extradite Nigerian who killed his girlfriend

    The Nigerian police said they have extradited Benjamin Nnayereugo who killed his girlfriend, Augusta Onuwabhagbe, a 21-year-old first-class student of Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State. Also known as Killaboi, Mr Nnayereugo was extracted from Doha in …

    Source: Premium Times - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 19, 2025

    Nigeria Police completes extradition of Benjamin ‘Killaboi’ Nnayereugo to face charges

    The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has confirmed that Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, who is also known as ‘Killaboi’ has been extradited to the country to face charges. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumiyiwa …

    Source: Daily Post - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 22, 2025

    A Black pope? Francis made it a possibility

    By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware Word in Black He installed Washington, D.C.’s first Black cardinal, connected with America’s first Black president, and appointed three Black men who are in contention to succeed him. He condemned racism as a “sin,” visited poor …

    Source: Baltimore Afro-American - Maryland - Pending
  • Published on Apr 19, 2025

    BREAKING: Nigerian Police Extradite Fugitive Suspect "Killaboi" From Qatar For Killing Female Undergraduate

    The Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, widely known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria.  A statement on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the fugitive, …

    Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
  • Published on Apr 19, 2025

    BREAKING: Alleged killer of Lead University female student extradited from Qatar to Nigeria

    By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Police said one Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, also known “Killaboi, has been successfully extradited from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria for trial over alleged murder of one Miss Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, a 21-year-old first-class …

    Source: PM News - Indeterminate

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  • Published on April 21, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

    Coordinated Attacks on French Prisons Trigger Concerns

    (MENAFN) A new wave of violent incidents hit correctional facilities across France overnight, according to Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, who spoke out on Monday. He emphasized that these latest attacks are calculated efforts to challenge the state' …

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  • Published on April 22, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

    GBI Arrests Two Minors in Pelham Drive-By Shooting Investigation

    Pelham, GA (April 19, 2025) - At the request of the Pelham Police Department, GBI agents are investigating a drive-by shooting in Pelham, GA. A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old were arrested and charged with 4 counts of aggravated assault, 4 counts of a drive …

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  • Published on April 20, 2025 - 06:54 GMT

    Prison Escape Attempt in Chad Results in Four Deaths

    (MENAFN) Local sources and media revealed on Saturday that over four individuals lost their lives following an escape attempt by inmates at a prison in Chad. The incident took place at Mongo Prison in central Chad around 9 p.m. local time on Friday. …

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  • Published on April 20, 2025 - 06:54 GMT

    Tunisian Court Issues Prison Sentences in State Security Case

    (MENAFN) A judicial tribunal in Tunisia has imposed severe incarceration penalties ranging from 13 to 66 years on individuals found guilty in the case labeled as “conspiracy against state security,” as per formal statements released on Saturday. According …

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