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Nigeria needs strong democracy – Obasanjo

The former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that his country needed a strong political system to ensure an effective democracy.

Buhari orders Military to end killings in Plateau state

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killings taking place in the county’s Plateau state after news of the death of over 20 people in renewed reprisal attacks.

Nigerian singer Davido questioned by police over 3 deaths

Nigerian pop star Davido was questioned twice by police over the suspicious death of his friend after two other members of his entourage died later in the same week.

Nigerian teachers fail exams set for their pupils

Nigeria has sacked thousands of its teachers in the northern Kaduna state after they failed exams set for their own pupils.

Nigerians warned against eating Monkeys

Nigerians have been asked to avoid eating monkeys following the outbreak of the infectious monkeypox disease in the Bayelsa state.

Monkeypox hits Nigeria, at least 10 quarantined

Nigeria's Bayelsa State has been hit by a suspected monkeypox outbreak with local media reporting that at least 10 people have been quarantined to prevent further spread.

More than 17 dead in Nigeria boat capsize

At least 17 people drowned when a boat ferrying around 60 passengers capsized in northwest Nigeria, the National Emergency Management (NEMA) said on Wednesday.

Ex-Nigerian first lady complains of ‘witch-hunt’ by state

Patience Jonathan, the wife of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is accusing the country’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of witch-hunting her.

Cameroon denies deporting 100,000 Nigerian refugees

The government of Cameroon has denied claims by the rights group, Human Rights Watch that it forcefully sent back to Nigeria, 100,000 refugees in breach of international agreements.

Boko Haram victims protest food shortages

Hundreds of Nigerians who have been displaced by Boko Haram insurgency have staged a protest on the streets of Maiduguri over food shortages and poor conditions in their refugee camp.

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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