Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

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Benin-Niger Border Reopening Edges Closer as Experts Submit Reports to Tiani and Wadagni

Benin and Niger have moved closer to a Benin-Niger border reopening after expert committees submitted their findings to Presidents Romuald Wadagni and Abdourahamane Tiani, marking a key step toward restoring cross-border trade and cooperation.

NIPSS Kuru Attack: Gunmen Kill 2 Soldiers, One Policeman in Plateau

The NIPSS Kuru attack left two soldiers and a police officer dead after gunmen stormed the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Plateau State. Security agencies have launched investigations into the deadly assault.

Igbophobia in Nigeria: How South Africa’s Xenophobia Holds Up a Mirror

Nigeria's response to xenophobic violence in South Africa raises uncomfortable questions about Igbophobia in Nigeria, ethnic discrimination, political intimidation, and the struggle for belonging within the country's own borders.

Ivory Coast press freedom under threat as journalists raise regional alarm

Ivory Coast press freedom is under scrutiny after journalists accused authorities of interference in their union and media operations. The concerns come amid wider crackdowns on independent journalism in Mali and Tunisia, raising fears about the future of press freedom across Africa.

Nigerian Man Arrested After Fake Boarding Pass Security Breach Exposes Airport Gaps

A Fake Boarding Pass incident at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport led to a major security breach, triggering a bomb sweep, flight delay, and renewed concerns over gaps in airport screening procedures.

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Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

AES Integration Expands as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Align Telecoms and Trade

AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.

Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.
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