Bamidele Tolani

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Nigeria Police Redeployment Crisis: Outrage, Power Struggles and 2027 Election Fears

Nigeria police redeployment under IGP Olatunji Disu has triggered public outrage, exposing internal power struggles and raising concerns ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigerian Woman Viral Bread Lawsuit Raises Food Safety Alarm in ₦50 Million Dispute

A Nigerian woman’s viral bread video has escalated into a ₦50 million lawsuit, sparking national debate over food safety, corporate power, and consumer rights.

Northwest Nigeria Village Attacks Leave 60 Dead as Security Fears Grow

At least 60 people have been killed in a wave of Northwest Nigeria village attacks across Kebbi and Niger states, with survivors fleeing and casualty figures still uncertain.

ECOWAS-AU Green Ports Summit in Abuja Exposes Africa’s 75% Port Readiness Gap

A summit in Abuja has revealed that most African ports are unprepared for the shift to low-carbon shipping, raising concerns about trade competitiveness and rising logistics costs.

U.S. Surveillance Drones Enter Nigeria’s Northeast as Military Looks to Regain Edge

U.S. military trainers are supporting Nigerian forces with surveillance drones in the northeast, as renewed insurgent activity in Borno highlights ongoing security challenges and the growing role of intelligence-led operations.

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Cape Verde presidential election: A vote on jobs the president cannot create

With nearly two-thirds of young Cape Verdeans considering emigration, the presidential election puts employment, wages and the limits of presidential power under scrutiny.

Tema Port cocaine: Spain finds 2.6 tonnes in coconut crates

A 2.6-tonne cocaine shipment concealed beneath false floors in coconut crates from Ghana has been seized in Spain. The Tema Port cocaine seizure adds to a growing list of Ghana-linked drug interceptions in Europe and raises questions about security at the country's export terminals.

Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day

Nearly 800 migrants rescued off Senegal in a single day as four overloaded boats were intercepted at sea. The operation came amid renewed departures towards Spain's Canary Islands, a deadly shipwreck off Kébémer and growing pressure on Senegalese authorities to disrupt smuggling networks.

9 expelled gold miners dead as Mali counts the cost of Guinea’s crackdown

9 expelled gold miners have died in Mali following Guinea's crackdown on uncontrolled gold mining in Siguiri. As Bamako reports mass arrivals and Conakry counts arrests, questions remain over the circumstances of the deaths, the scale of the expulsions and the treatment of foreign workers.
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