Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo

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How the World’s ‘Green Gold’ is Leaving Zimbabwe Parched

BIKITA, ZIMBABWE - Evelyn Mareke doesn't care about the global carbon footprint. She cares about her cows. This is the situation in many rural...

AU Summit 2026: Is NAFA Africa’s Final Escape from the IMF?

ADDIS ABABA - The dust has settled in Addis Ababa after the African Union Summit, and the mood is notably different this year. While...

US Troops in Nigeria as Congress Weighs Fulani Militia Terror Label

The United States has deployed 200 military advisers to Nigeria as Congress moves to assess whether armed Fulani militias should be designated a terrorist organisation. The twin actions mark a shift in Washington’s security posture amid escalating violence ...

Edo Doctor Comes Face to Face With Brother’s Killers in Hospital Ward

An Edo-based doctor unexpectedly encountered the men who abducted him and killed his brother when they appeared at his hospital, leading to swift police arrests.

Corruption, Bureaucracy behind Nigeria’s Middle Belt displacement crisis

Gunmen stormed the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara State’s Kaiama Local Government Area, shooting residents, abducting others, and setting homes and shops...

Ohakim Congratulates Ndi Imo as State Marks Golden Jubilee

Former Imo State governor Ikedi Ohakim has congratulated Ndi Imo as the state marks 50 years since its creation, calling for unity and inclusive development.

Teargas and Fury in Ikeja as Lagos Demolitions Spark Protest

Displaced residents from Makoko, Oworonshoki and Jakande marched to the Lagos State House of Assembly in Ikeja after Lagos demolitions sparked protest over compensation, resettlement and housing rights.

The Frailty of Power: Tinubu’s Hidden Health Crisis

Tinubu’s hidden health crisis returned to public focus after a televised stumble in Turkey, reviving long-standing questions about transparency, presidential fitness, and public trust in Nigeria.

The Plunder Machine: Angola Civil Society Crackdown as Oil Billions Vanish

As Angola reels from deadly fuel protests and deepening poverty, a new NGO law tightens control over civil society while billions in oil revenue continue to disappear. With elections looming in 2027, the country’s political and economic fault lines are widening.

South Africa Anti-Migrant School Protests Targeting Children in Durban

Protests at Addington Primary School in Durban have drawn national attention to South Africa’s growing anti-migrant sentiment, as children are caught in clashes over education, citizenship, and constitutional rights.

Former Burkina Faso Leader Paul-Henri Damiba Extradited Over Coup Plot

Former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Damiba has been extradited from Togo to face a raft of charges, including allegations of plotting to overthrow the...

Over 150 Worshippers Taken in Coordinated Kaduna Church Abduction

The Kaduna church abduction saw over 150 worshippers kidnapped after armed gunmen stormed three churches in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

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