Nigeria: Thousands Flee to Niger Republic
Thousands of people have fled the border towns of Borno and Yobe states into Niger Republic to avoid being caught up in military operation aimed at rooting out insurgents from these areas. read more »
Gunmen Kill Secretary of Christian Body
The Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Borno State, Reverend Faye Pama Musa was shot dead in his house by unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect. read more »
Pressure Forces President to Free Zambian Students
Threats by the international donor community has reportedly forced President Michael Sata to ask for the release of dozens of students who protested the removal of maize and petrol subsidies. read more »
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Clan bandits have killed two more people in Banisa constituency, Mandera district despite the presence of security officers in the region. Read more »
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The state of security in the country remains unstable as authorities defused several car bombs and other explosives, according to prime minister Ali Zidan. Read more »
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Radio personality Munyaradzi Mlimo, popularly known as DJ Munya, has reportedly been arrested following the death of a man alleged to have been having an affair with his wife. Read more »
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Human Rights Watch has condemned police raid of the Daily Monitor newspaper and radio station over an article published alleging the succession plot of President Yoweri Museveni's ... Read more »
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SABC TV's Morning Live presenter Vuyo Mbuli died suddenly after he collapsed while watching a rugby match in Bloemfontein. Read more »
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The declaration of a state of emergency by the president in the three states of Yobe, Borno and Adamawa continues to generate controversy around the country. Read more »
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The multiple award-winning actress, singer and reality star, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Hollywood star Halle Berry, did a walk to support women with breast cancer. Read more »
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The Movement for Democratic Change has come up with a policy plan which it says will transform the country if the party wins elections this year. Read more »
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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has dismissed suggestions that disagreement between the media and her office had already escalated into a state of confusion, saying "we will make ... Read more »
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Interim Prime Minister Ali Larayedh described Ansar Al-Sharia as an illegal organisation after supporters of the Salafist group clashed with police. Read more »













