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Nigeria’s Boko Haram leader ‘badly wounded’: sources

Nigerian Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been seriously wounded after trying to kill himself to avoid capture during clashes with rival Islamic State-allied...

Zambia’s opposition leader launches presidential bid

Zambia's top opposition figure Hakainde Hichilemaon Wednesday launched his campaign for an August 12 presidential election, promising to end hunger and boost education. The impoverished...

Attacks risk preparations for Nigeria’s 2023 vote: official

Attacks on Nigerian election offices are putting at risk early preparations for the country's 2023 general election, the electoral body said. Political jostling has already...

El-Rufai declares NLC leaders bandits, sacks nurses

Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has declared Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leaders who coordinated the shutdown of the state in protest over mass sack of...

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US And Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Civilian Nuclear Agreement

The United States and Saudi Arabia have announced a landmark agreement to establish a civilian nuclear programme in the kingdom, a move expected to strengthen bilateral ties while drawing scrutiny over its potential impact on regional security. The agreement, unveiled on Wednesday, is expected to create billions of...

Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $52.5bn As Import Cover Improves

Nigeria’s gross external reserves have climbed to $52.52 billion, enough to cover approximately 11 months of imports, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso disclosed this on Tuesday after the 306th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. The announcement came as the committee...

DSS To Appeal Life Sentences For Oriire Abduction Convicts

The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced plans to challenge the life imprisonment sentences handed to three men convicted over their involvement in the abduction of school pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The DSS said it is dissatisfied with the judgment,...