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Nigeria’s Benue north Accelerates Solid Mineral Dev’t

Dooyum Naadzenga August 23, 2025

Nigeria Benue State, Governor Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has inaugurated a Steering Committee on Coal Bed Methane (CBM) and Allied Resources. The initiative seeks to harness the state’s abundant natural gas reserves to stimulate economic transformation, industrial growth, and employment creation.

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Nigeria’s Bauchi north records 78 murder cases in 5 months – Police

admin August 23, 2025

Nigeria  Nigeria’s northeast Bauchi state police command, has disclosed that 78 culpable homicide cases were recorded in the state from March 2025 to date. The state commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu who stated this during a press briefing in his office on Thursday, explained that, in the 78 reported cases, 171 suspects were apprehended by […]

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$100 million, 1,200 cybercrime thieves nab by interpol in Africa

Andrew Mbeki August 23, 2025

Africa A major cybercrime crackdown coordinated by Interpol has led to the arrest of 1,209 suspects across Africa and the recovery of nearly $97.4 million, the organization announced Friday. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the operation took place between June and August. It brought together investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom to fight […]

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Nigeria’s Abuja Minister, Inaugurates Major Water Project

Dooyum Naadzenga August 23, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike, has recently inaugurated a crucial water supply project that will serve Karu, Orozo, Kurudu, and surrounding communities in Abuja.  Speaking at the inauguration, Wike emphasized the importance of supporting leaders who deliver real development over mere rhetoric. “Under

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Cultism: More graves descovered in Kenya after two years

Andrew Mbeki August 23, 2025

Kenya More than two years after the discovery of over 400 bodies linked to a doomsday cult in Shakahola Forest, authorities have uncovered five more bodies in the nearby village of Kwa Binzaro, Kilifi County. In addition to the exhumed remains, ten human body parts were found scattered across nearby thickets. Pathologist Richard Njoroge confirmed […]

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Nigeria’s Airport agency NiMet, stresses importance of climate risk

admin August 22, 2025

Nigeria The Director-General and CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike yesterday stressed the need for integrating climate-related risks into sustainability reporting. Professor Anosike made this known during the 2nd Regulatory Roundtable on the Implementation of ISSB’s Sustainability Reporting Standards in Nigeria.  The event,

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Trump may deport 55 million migrants for visa violation

Oakley Mason August 22, 2025

USA The Trump administration said Thursday it is reviewing more than 55 million people who have valid U.S. visas for any violations that could lead to deportation, part of a growing crackdown on foreigners who are permitted to be in the United States. In a written answer to a question from The Associated Press, the […]

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Death toll in Nigeria’s mosque attack rises to 50, dozens abducted

Dooyum Naadzenga August 22, 2025

Nigeria The death toll from a deadly attack on a mosque and nearby homes in the Unguwan Mantau area of Katsina State, northwestern Nigeria, has risen sharply to 50, with about 60 people reported abducted.  The attack occurred early Tuesday morning as worshippers gathered for dawn prayers, when armed gunmen stormed the mosque, opening fire […]

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Suspension of education agency boss Adagba,  legislative pushback and governance crisis in Nigeria’s Benue north

Dooyum Naadzenga August 22, 2025

Nigeria The recent suspension of Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has sent ripples through the corridors of power and public discourse in Benue State.  While publicly framed under the guise of promoting transparency and accountability, a closer examination reveals a complex web of allegations, political undertones,

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Again, UN calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Harrison Mason August 22, 2025

United Nations United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza war. His plea came as Palestinians started fleeing parts of Gaza City after the Israeli military began the first stages of its planned offensive there. “I must reiterate that it is vital to reach immediately a ceasefire […]