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At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say
An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.
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Nigeria: Special Report – Why Young Nigerians Are Losing Faith in Elections
[Premium Times] The findings suggest that many young Nigerians are not necessarily indifferent to elections; rather, they are becoming disillusioned by an electoral process they believe is neither…
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Nigeria: Why Uber Left Nigeria – Faan
[Vanguard] The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Friday, denied responsibility for the exit of the ride-hailing platform, Uber, from Nigeria, saying the company's decision must have been…
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Nigeria: Nwifuru's Threat to Council Chairmen – Ebonyi Cso Alleges Panic Over 2027
[Vanguard] There is something deeply unsettling about a democracy when a citizen begins to wonder whether casting a ballot could cost him his safety.
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Nigeria: Zamfara Appoints New Head of Civil Service
[Premium Times] The Head of Civil Service, Shehu Baraya succeeds Mr Yakubu Sani Haidara, who recently retired from the State Civil Service after years of meritorious service
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Nigeria: 2027 – Not All 19 Presidential Candidates Are Contesting to Win – Wike's Aide
[Vanguard] Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has said not all 19…
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Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.
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Nigeria: No Evidence That Nigeria's Enugu State Governor Is Selling Four State-Owned Facilities
[Africa Check] No evidence that Nigeria's Enugu state governor is selling four state-owned facilities
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Ghana: Tema General Hospital Gets Facelift for Women's Emergency Care
[Ghanaian Times] The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Emergency Ward of the Tema General Hospital has been renovated and handed over to the hospital's management to provide a more conducive…
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Ghana: 11 Arrested As Police, Military Recover Gun, Ammunition At Kromase
[Ghanaian Times] Eleven persons have been arrested following a joint Police/Military intelligence-led operation at Kromase near Nkwanta in the Oti Region.
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Ghana: Parliament Approves 2 Ministers, 3 Supreme Court Nominees
[Ghanaian Times] Parliament has approved two ministerial nominees and three Supreme Court nominees submitted by President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
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Niger: Russia Helped Foil Coup in Niger – – Official
[Premium Times] In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours…