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At least 170 people have been killed and over 200,000 people displaced following weeks of floods that ravaged large swathes of northern Nigeria. The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) warned that the torrential rains and flash floods could hit other parts of the country amid a notable rise in water levels in the two largest […]
Nigeria’s Security Shake-up: New Chiefs Take Helm Amid Rising Threats In a bold move to tackle Nigeria’s mounting security challenges, President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a new guard at the helm of the nation’s intelligence and security apparatus. This dramatic reshuffle comes as Africa’s most populous country grapples with a relentless insurgency in the northeast […]
The British Government continues to provide military support to Israel’s ruling extreme right. Despite facing accusations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, the British government has advised against traveling to several countries, recommending travel only for essential reasons. The list of nations subject to the travel warning includes Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, the […]
A French court ordered the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets in an arbitration case filed by a Chinese company alleging a breach of contract by the West African country, the Financial Times said. The Chinese company, Zhongshan, initiated arbitration proceedings against Nigeria in 2018 accusing the government of failing to uphold its commercial commitments. […]
Nigerian security forces have detained seven Polish nationals, including six students and a lecturer, for allegedly displaying Russian flags during recent protests against economic hardship. The incident has sparked diplomatic discussions between Nigerian and Polish authorities. The arrests occurred in Kano state, with Nigerian officials citing the Poles’ presence during the protests and the display […]
As sub-Saharan Africa has seen an unparalleled surge of protests this year, from Kenya to Uganda and Nigeria, some observers are expressing the view that a new African Spring may be on the horizon. Young people in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria have taken to the streets protesting against the high cost of living, lack of […]
The Nigerian government has raised concerns over Russia’s possible influence on the ongoing demonstrations against economic hardship in the West African country after about 40 protestors had been arrested for carrying Russian flags. Nigerian authorities have detained anti-government protestors in northern states for waving Russian flags and voicing support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, denouncing […]
Nigeria’s President has called for an end to the ongoing protests against economic hardship, claiming that some with political agendas are driving the unrest. The demonstrations, which began few days ago, have been marred by reports of looting, vandalism, and excessive force by security personnel. President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the people’s pain and frustration but […]
Nigerian police used tear gas and mulls calling in the army for help as violent protests over worsening economic conditions grip the country. The police used tear gas and gunshots to disperse the crowds in many cities, where protesters took to the street to voice their anger over inflation and bad governance. Amnesty International said […]
Nigerian authorities fined Meta, the mother company of Facebook, whatsApp and Instagram, 220 million dollars for breaching consumer and data protection laws as well as abusing its position as market leader. The fine was announced following a 34-month investigation by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Meta is also accused of sharing Nigerians’ […]