YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — September 23, 2026 A Nigerian cleric, Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, also known as Ekedi Samuel, is reportedly in hiding after Cameroonian investigators discovered a mummified body buried beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to his Mercy of God Ministry in Yaoundé. The body was reportedly discovered on September 19 by officers […]
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A devastating fire in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has killed at least 26 students, according to South Kivu authorities. The fire swept through two schools in the city on Thursday, killing 19 girls and seven boys, while dozens of other people were injured. The fire reportedly started at a nearby house before spreading […]
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The long-running battle between Nigerian university lecturers and the Federal Government is once again putting students on edge. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has continued to raise concerns over unresolved agreements with the government, including issues around salaries, working conditions and funding for public universities. The disagreement comes after several university branches had […]
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MOGADISHU — Piracy off the coast of Somalia is once again becoming a serious maritime security concern, with several commercial vessels reportedly hijacked since April. Recent reports point to a resurgence in pirate activity after years of relative decline. One report says Somali groups have captured six ships since April, while other maritime reports have […]
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YOLA — At least 12 people were killed in a fresh attack on Nzangula village in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, according to the local government chairman. Two people were injured and a woman was reportedly abducted during the attack. An EYN church, three houses and two shops were also reportedly vandalised or […]
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Fresh fighting has erupted around Baidoa in southwestern Somalia, forcing civilians to flee as political tensions deepen in the region. The clashes involve Somali government forces and militias loyal to former South West state President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. Al-Shabaab fighters were also reported to have been involved. The fighting is linked to a wider […]
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The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed three officers linked to the death of University of Port Harcourt graduate Anthony Obodo. The disciplinary action follows investigations into the circumstances surrounding Obodo’s death. The case has attracted public attention and renewed calls for greater accountability within Nigeria’s security agencies. The police have also declared another officer […]
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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered moves to introduce the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately starting forest fires. The move follows devastating wildfires in northeastern Algeria that killed at least 12 people and injured 54 others. Tebboune has instructed the Justice Ministry to prepare amendments to the penal code by September 15. Algeria […]
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United States immigration authorities have added 10 Nigerians to a list highlighting foreign nationals arrested over alleged criminal offences. Reports say the cases involve allegations including fraud, identity theft, drug offences and child-related offences. The names were published through US immigration authorities’ public information system. Being placed on the list does not by itself amount […]
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SOKOTO/KANO — Security concerns have again dominated headlines in northern Nigeria following separate attacks in Sokoto and Kano states. In Sokoto State, suspected bandits reportedly killed eight farmers and injured five others during an attack on the Gandi community in Rabah Local Government Area. In Kano State, the APC chairman of Rantan Ward in Bebeji […]
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