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Curfew Imposed in Niger State After 37 Miners Die in Custody
Violent protests erupted in Minna, the capital of Niger State in north-central Nigeria, following the deaths of 37 miners who reportedly died while in the
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Nigerian Government Investigates Death of Thirty-Seven Detained Illegal Gold Miners
Thirty-seven suspected illegal gold miners have died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, the capital of
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Nigeria’s Dangote Group launches largest IPO to fund refinery expansion.
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has announced the launch of what is poised to become the continent’s largest initial public offering. The conglomerate will sell 4
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Nigeria Suspends Official Visits to South Africa Over Anti‑Migrant Attacks
Nigeria’s National Assembly has formally suspended all official visits and virtual engagements with South Africa, a decision announced on Thursday, citing
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Johannesburg Court Extradites Six Nigerians to US Over International Romance Scam
Johannesburg courts approved the extradition of six Nigerian citizens to the United States on Tuesday, marking the latest step in a cross‑border investigat
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Nigeria's Oyo state rescue raid fails, nine killed, five NSA operatives dead
Recently, a rescue operation in Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria turned deadly when the security forces conducting the raid on a kidnapper hideout encount
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Bandits Kill Five Civilians and Abduct Others in Kebbe, Sokoto State
A bandit raid on Thursday night in Kebbe, a town in Sokoto State’s north‑western frontier, left five civilians dead and saw several others abducted, local
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37 Dead in Nigeria as Men Die While Siphoning Fuel from Illegal Pipeline
At least 37 people died on Thursday after inhaling gasoline fumes while attempting to siphon fuel from an illegally tapped pipeline in the town of Okrika,
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Nigeria sees 65,000+ cholera cases, simultaneous diphtheria outbreak prompts emergency response
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced today that cumulative confirmed cholera cases across the country’s 35 states have surpassed 65,000,
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Five Killed in Head‑On Collision on Lagos–Badagry Expressway
A fatal head‑on collision on the Lagos–Badagry Expressway near Lagos on Thursday left five people dead, according to police reports. The crash involved two
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Nigerian Army frees 14 abducted in Sabuwa after weeks of captivity
A joint operation by the Nigerian Army rescued fourteen people who had been kidnapped in the town of Sabuwa, a local government area in Katsina State, on T
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Nigerien troops raid kidnapper camp at dawn, rescue 14 hostages
Nigerian troops in Katsina State’s Sabuwa area successfully rescued 14 hostages that had been held captive. According to the on‑site commander, the operati
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Nigeria's Bakori joint security operation kills 24 bandits
A failed kidnapping attempt occurred today, August 20, in the town of Bakori, Katsina State, northern Nigeria. In a joint operation involving the Nigerian
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UEFA Withdraws from 2030 FIFA Champions Cup Over Core Values Concerns
In recent developments, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced it will boycott the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which was originally sche
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Multiple Deaths Reported in Kaduna State, Nigeria, After Gun Attack Leaves Dozens Injured
Attack in Kaduna State, Nigeria Results in at Least 30 Deaths and Multiple Injuries Recently, a small town in Nigeria's Kaduna State was attacked by unknow
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Fuel Truck Explodes at Nigerian Checkpoint, Killing at Least Six People
A severe traffic accident occurred this week in Kogi State, central Nigeria, when a tanker truck transporting gas caught fire and subsequently exploded whi
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Nigeria rescues 46 kidnapped students and staff, arrests eight suspects
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced that the armed forces, police and intelligence services have successfully rescued the 46 students and staff who we
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Nigeria rescues 46 kidnapped students and staff, ending hostage crisis
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced that the armed forces, police and intelligence agencies have successfully rescued all 46 students and staff member
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Nigerian military kills over 300 suspected kidnappers, cattle thieves in Zamfara
The Nigerian military launched an operation yesterday in the town of Gumi, Zamfara State, in the country’s northwest, and has so far killed more than 300 s
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Doctors Without Borders deploys to Sudan's Darfur for humanitarian medical aid.
Amid ongoing cholera outbreaks in Sudan's West Kordofan and North Kordofan states, Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres, MSF) has deployed to
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Ten people killed in severe truck and bus collision in Nigeria
A serious traffic accident recently occurred in Ogun State, Nigeria, when a truck collided with a bus, resulting in 10 deaths and six injuries. The crash t
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African CDC confirms Marburg virus case in Uganda
The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention recently confirmed a case of Marburg virus in Uganda, a notification that emerged amid the country’s
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Gunmen Kidnap 36 Students, 1 Staff Member at Nigerian School
A school shooting hostage crisis has occurred in the town of Lassa, Adamawa State, Nigeria, in which 36 students and one staff member were taken hostage. A
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Massive Building Collapse Hits Lagos, Nigeria, Leaving Nine Dead and 27 Injured.
A recent severe building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, has resulted in nine fatalities and 27 injuries, sparking renewed concerns over the saf