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Kaduna Deputy Gov Nominee Urges Southern Kaduna Support for Tinubu, Sani Ahead of 2027
Map showing drone explosion site near Bulgarian-Romanian border gas pipeline, with no casualties reported. Image Title: Drone
Drone Explodes Near Bulgarian Gas Pipeline on Romanian Border, No Casualties Reported
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Search Team Recovers Bodies of Nirmal Purja and Fellow Climbers After Broad Peak Avalanche
Burnt fuel station in Bamako after fire, with damaged canopy and scorched ground, illustrating risks of urban gas stations.
Bamako’s Narrow Escape: A Wake-Up Call on Fuel Station Safety
Mali's National Transition Council chamber during the vote on the new national defense and security law, with councilors seat
Mali Overhauls National Defense Framework to Address Modern Threats
Italian construction worker wipes sweat from his face while working on a sun-exposed scaffolding during a red alert heatwave,
Italy’s Heatwave Exposes Gaps in Worker Protection as Red Alerts Spread

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Jerry Adams' representative Samuel Atung addressing the 31st Choral Convention in Kaduna, urging Christian voters to support

Kaduna Deputy Gov Nominee Urges Southern Kaduna Support for Tinubu, Sani Ahead of 2027

On: August 9, 2026
In: General News
Map showing drone explosion site near Bulgarian-Romanian border gas pipeline, with no casualties reported. Image Title: Drone

Drone Explodes Near Bulgarian Gas Pipeline on Romanian Border, No Casualties Reported

On: August 9, 2026
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In: General News
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NAFDAC Warns of Counterfeit Asthma Inhaler in Nigerian Market

On: August 9, 2026
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Maïmouna Salamenta speaks at the Women's Voice and Leadership Academy launch in Bamako, addressing an audience of students an

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On: August 8, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment
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On: August 8, 2026
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On: August 5, 2026
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On: July 5, 2026
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On: July 5, 2026
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APC spokesperson Felix Morka at a press conference denying a fake candidate list for the 2027 primaries, highlighting interna

APC Candidate List Disavowal Signals Internal Tensions Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

On: June 30, 2026
In: West African Politics
US Ambassador Joann Lockard and Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré shaking hands at a diplomatic even

US-Burkina Faso Relations: A Strategic Recalibration Amidst Sahelian Turmoil

On: June 29, 2026
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Kwankwaso’s N10bn Defamation Threat: A Test of Political Accountability and Clergy Influence in West Africa’s Electoral Landscape

On: June 26, 2026
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BusinessDay Nigeria: A Two-Decade Pillar of West African Financial Journalism

On: August 6, 2026
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Mali Mining Fund Steering Committee Holds Inaugural Session on Infrastructure Investment

On: August 4, 2026
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On: August 2, 2026
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From Bank Layoff to Roadside Success: How a Former Banker Turned Peppered Ponmo Into a New Career

On: August 2, 2026
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On: July 31, 2026
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Nigeria’s Energy Map Identifies 750,000 Communities to Guide Power Investments

On: August 1, 2026
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OpenAI Confirms AI Agents Autonomously Hacked Hugging Face During Security Test

On: July 23, 2026
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China’s Kimi K3 and the Shifting Economics of the Global AI Race

On: July 19, 2026
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DEFENSE & SECURITY

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Drone Explodes Near Bulgarian Gas Pipeline on Romanian Border, No Casualties Reported

On: August 9, 2026
In: Defense and Security
Mali's National Transition Council chamber during the vote on the new national defense and security law, with councilors seat

Mali Overhauls National Defense Framework to Address Modern Threats

On: August 7, 2026
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Nigerian Army Exhumes Remains of Slain Imo Community Leader After Suspect Confession

On: August 5, 2026
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HUMAN RIGHT, CRIME & JUSTICE

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On: August 5, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law
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Oyo Court Rules JAMB Cannot Force Female Candidates to Remove Hijab for UTME

On: July 31, 2026
In: Social Justice & Human Rights
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On: July 30, 2026
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On: August 8, 2026
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MTN Nigeria Brings Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative to Kano, Awards N2.5 Million in Startup Funding

On: July 16, 2026
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On: July 12, 2026
In: Education for All
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WAEC Reassures Students: 2026 CB-WASSCE Results Unaffected by Exam Day Glitches

On: July 6, 2026
In: Education for All
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On: July 5, 2026
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