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- Cross-border Crimes , International , Politics
- September 6, 2021
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Guinea coupists to form new government in weeks
The leader of the coup which ousted Guinea’s President Alpha Condé has said a new “union” government would be formed in weeks, the BBC has reported. Col Mamady Doumbouya told…
- International
- September 6, 2021
- 257 views
No plans to attack Nigeria- Cameroun separatist group
A Cameroon separatist group, the Interim Government of Southern Cameroon Ambazonia, has said it has no plans to attack Nigerians. It accused the Cameroonian government, through her military, of plots…
- International
- September 6, 2021
- 325 views
Taliban Claim Total Control Over Afghanistan
The Taliban on Monday claimed total control over Afghanistan, saying they had won the key battle for the Panjshir Valley, the last remaining holdout of resistance against their rule. Following…
- International
- September 5, 2021
- 346 views
‘We Are Starving Here,’ Nigerians In Dubai Lament Work Permit Restrictions
It’s been a tough period for many Nigerians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially those in Dubai, as they lament the loss of jobs and difficulty in obtaining…
- International
- September 5, 2021
- 412 views
Jacob Zuma released on medical parole — after two months in jail
Jacob Zuma, a former president of South Africa, has been granted medical parole. Parole is the release of a prisoner to supervision in the community after he/she has completed a…
- International
- August 31, 2021
- 278 views
US evacuation from Afghanistan extraordinary success —Biden
President Joe Biden called the US airlift of more than 120,000 people from Afghanistan an “extraordinary success” Tuesday, a day after the last US soldiers pulled out of the country.…
- International
- August 28, 2021
- 294 views
Taliban takeover: No Nigerian in Afghanistan, says FG
The Federal Government has declared that there is no Nigerian in Afghanistan who needs evacuation, following the takeover of the country by the Taliban. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission explained…
- International
- August 27, 2021
- 283 views
Afghan Evacuation Flights Resume After Deadly Suicide Bombings
Last-ditch evacuation flights took off from Kabul airport on Friday, a day after twin suicide bombings on crowds trying to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan killed at least 85 people, including 13…
- International , News
- August 26, 2021
- 405 views
Explosion rocks Kabul airport
A large explosion rocked Kabul airport Thursday, the Pentagon said, after Western nations warned of an imminent terror threat and as thousands of people gathered hoping for a flight out…
- International
- August 26, 2021
- 311 views
Taliban: Over 500 Turkish troops leave Afghanistan
Turkey’s defence ministry said Wednesday it had started pulling troops out of Afghanistan, apparently abandoning its plans to help secure Kabul’s strategic airport. “The Turkish Armed Forces are returning to…
- International
- August 24, 2021
- 326 views
Zambia inaugurates new president
Hundreds of dignitaries and thousands of ordinary citizens on Tuesday thronged the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to witness the inauguration of the country’s new President, Hakainde…
- International
- August 24, 2021
- 313 views
Stop Evacuating Afghan Experts, Taliban Tell US
A Taliban spokesman on Tuesday said the United States should stop evacuating skilled Afghans, and warned Western forces against extending the August 31 deadline for airlifts out of the country.…
- International
- August 23, 2021
- 234 views
No new Afghan government until last US soldier leaves —Taliban
The Taliban will not announce the makeup of its government until the United States completes its troop withdrawal, two sources in the movement told AFP Monday. “It has been decided…
- International
- August 23, 2021
- 345 views
US asks American airlines to aid Afghan evacuation
The United States on Sunday enlisted several major airlines in its frantic evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghans, Americans and other foreigners from Kabul following its fall to Taliban…
- International
- August 22, 2021
- 420 views
Afghan Woman Delivers Baby On US Evacuation Flight
An Afghan woman has delivered a baby girl just after touching down aboard a US evacuation flight. The US Air Mobility Command posted photos of the woman on its social…
