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Daniel Ortega’s forces capture Nicaragua opposition stronghold
Nicaragua's government said Tuesday that forces loyal to President Daniel Ortega have seized control of the opposition stronghold city of Masaya, following fierce clashes with activists in the flashpoint neighborhood of Monimbo that rights groups say left at least two people dead.
Anglican Bishop: Nigeria becoming failed state
The Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Communion, Calabar, Tunde Adeleye, has said Nigeria is becoming a failed state. He said the country has derailed from the vision of its founding fathers.
Get Out and Black-ish win big at NAACP Image Awards
The award which honours people of colour in entertainment and literature as well as individuals who promote social justice through creative endeavours named the director of A Wrinkle In Time, Ava DuVernay, the Entertainer of the Year.
Beyond Mugabe: The other vultures in Harare
Robert Mugabe overstayed his welcome by miles. But he wouldn’t come this far without the support of his former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the ruling ZANU-PF party and the military top brass. They were in it together.
Zimbabwe’s Morgan Tsvangirai calls on Robert Mugabe to resign
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai urged President Robert Mugabe to resign in the interest of the country after the military seized power.
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Kaduna elections: Police arrest 172 suspects for electoral offences
The Kaduna State Police Command said it has arrested no fewer than 172 suspects over alleged involvement in various forms of malpractices during the just concluded general election in the state.
Boko Haram: Troops construct water, bread factories to support soldiers
Troops of 115 Task Force Battalion, Operation Lafiya Dole, Nigerian Army in Askira-Uba, have constructed bread and sachet water factories to support soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgents in Borno.
PDP: No need for supplementary elections in Bauchi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tackled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its decision to conduct supplementary governorship election in Bauchi state.
Nigeria election: US expresses disappointment over military’s interference in polls
The United States has expressed disappointment over reports of military interference, in the 2019 general election.
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai urges G20 to boost funds for girls’ schooling
Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafzai on Friday urged Japan and its fellow Group of 20 nations to pledge new funding for educating girls at June’s G20 summit, hosted by the Japanese.
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Delta assemblymen pass FOI bill
The Delta House of Assembly on Thursday passed the State Freedom of Information Bill.
Lionel Messi could be cloned using current techniques – genetics scientist
Genetic scientists believe they could clone Lionel Messi in the future by using current scientific practices.
Federal government to adjust 2019 budget to accommodate new minimum wage
The Federal Government would send request to the National Assembly for adjustments to the 2019 budget to reflect ways of sourcing funds to pay the new national minimum wage which was approved by the Senate.
INEC cancels Bauchi supplementary elections, to announce final governorship result
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has cancelled the earlier announced supplementary elections in Bauchi State.
U23 AFCON: Nigeria is down, not out – Imama Amapakabo
Coach of Nigeria’s U23 Men’s side Imama Amapakabo has expressed great hopes of a comeback after his team fell 2-0 on Wednesday to their Libyan counterparts in the first round, first leg qualifier for the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.