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Sudan: Bodies Hastily Buried In Shallow Unmarked Graves As Conflict Enters Fourth Month
It was a funeral no one had envisaged: Sadig Abbas’ lifeless body was lowered hastily into a shallow unmarked grave in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, not long after dawn.
Even the few family members and neighbours who could attend were…
Western Officials: Niger Junta Warned They’d Kill Deposed President After Any Military…
A senior US diplomat says Niger's junta has told him it will kill ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries attempt a military intervention to restore his power, two Western officials told The Associated Press.
They spoke…
France Suspends Military Cooperation With Niger Until Further Notice
A spokesman for the French military on Wednesday said that any cooperation with Niger in the fields of development and financial aid and military partnerships had been suspended until further notice.
His comments came as nations across…
Evacuees from Niger arrive in Paris and Rome
Military planes carrying hundreds of European nationals evacuated from Niger Republic have landed in Paris and Rome as France and Italy fly their citizens out of the West African country after last week’s military coup.
A military junta…
House of Representatives appeals to NLC to Halt Protest
The House of Representatives has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its peaceful protest scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
The House Spokesman and Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs,…
Ondo Government Calls For Synergy Among Security Agencies
Ondo state Acting governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called for synergy between the Nigerian Army and sister security agencies, especially the Western Nigeria security network (Amotekun Corp) established by south-west governors to stem security…
NYSC Advises Corps Members to Respect Culture of Host Communities
The management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has warned corps members to obey the customs and traditions of their host communities and avoid any action that may put them on collision against each other throughout their service…
Stakeholders Urge Stronger Civilian Protection During Conflicts
The National Human Rights Commission in Nigeria, the Centre for Civilians in Conflicts, CIVIC, and the European Union have advocated for a stronger approach to the protection of civilians in conflicts.
The three bodies made the call in…
Onumonu Eyes Another Chance Against Australia
Nigerian striker, Ifeoma Onumonu, is hungry for more chances as the Super Falcons gear up to face Australia in their second group game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. After securing a goalless draw against Canada last Friday, the team is…
GTI Increases NPFL Prize Money To N150m
Partners of the Nigeria Professional Football League, GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited, has announced an upward review of the prize money for the winners of the 2023/2024 season.
The head of media and publicity of…