The Nigerian Army has destroyed 14 illegal refining sites and confiscated over 350,000 litres of stolen petroleum products during a joint security operation carried out across the Niger Delta region. …
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The African Union (AU) and the Pan African Parliament (PAP) have agreed to work more closely together in order to solve ongoing problems facing the African continent—especially those related to …
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AfricaGOVERNMENTInternational RelationsPoliticsSecurity
Burkina Faso Junta Abolishes Electoral Commission
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the abolition of the country’s electoral commission, saying it is too costly to maintain. The news, which aired on state-owned RTB television, marks the …
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DevelopmentGOVERNMENTNigeriaOil & GasPoliticsSecurity
Amnesty Programme Administrator Commends Tinubu for Sustaining Niger Delta Peace
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has praised the Tinubu administration for …
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EconomyGOVERNMENTNigeriaSecurityTrade and Commerce
NIMASA Shuts ShellPlux, TMDK Terminals Over Security Code Violations in Lagos
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has ordered the shutdown of ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos State. The closure was carried out …
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GOVERNMENTPoliticsSecurityTOGOWestern Africa
Togo Tense as Protesters Reject Reforms Seen to Extend Gnassingbé’s Rule
Togo is facing growing political tension after recent constitutional reforms sparked street protests and strong criticism from civil society, opposition politicians, and human rights groups. The controversial reform, approved in …
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EconomyNigeriaSecurityTrade and Commerce
SEREC Urges Full Review of Bonded Terminals, Commends Nigeria Customs Reforms
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has called on the Federal Government and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to urgently review the operations of bonded terminals across the country. …
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GOVERNMENTNigeriaSecurityTechnology
Federal Government Temporarily Suspends Paramilitary Recruitment
The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing recruitment process into Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, also known as CDCFIB, …
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International RelationsSecurityTravel & Tourism
US Restricts Visas for Nigeria, Ethiopia, Cameroon to 3 Months
The United States government has introduced a new visa policy for non-immigrant visitors from Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Cameroon, limiting them to a single-entry visa that is valid for only three …
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GOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeriaSecurityTransportation & Logisitics
NRC Blames Banditry and Vandalism for Continued Suspension of Train Services in Kaduna, Niger States
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has explained that train services on narrow-gauge lines in parts of Kaduna and Niger States remain suspended due to insecurity, vandalism, and persistent banditry. The …