Bandits have reportedly abducted over 100 persons in an attack on Mutunji community in Maru LGA of Zamfara state. The bandits were said to have attacked the community on Friday…
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Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on barracks
A military armoury in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown came under attack on Sunday, the government announced, as it imposed an immediate national curfew. The government said those attempting to break…
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Group advocates end to violence against women, girls
The Women Supporting Women Network (WSWN), an NGO, has advocated for increased investment in women’s organisations to end violence against women and children in society. The network also called for…
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Tinubu appoints Shamsudeen Usman, nine others as directors in ministry of finance
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 10 Nigerians to serve on the board of directors of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the…
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13 Israelis, 10 Thais, one Filipino freed by Hamas
A total of 24 hostages — 13 Israelis, 10 Thais and one Filipino — were handed over Friday to the Red Cross in Gaza by Hamas, Qatar, which mediated the…
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