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Why Nigeria’s Defence Chief, Badaru Just Quit and Who Might Replace Him
In a sudden and dramatic move that has no doubt sent shockwaves through the nation's capital, Nigeria's Minister of Defence,...
Bandits Shocked as Abducted Monarch Flees in Midnight Clash
The people of Bayagan woke up to a stunning turn of events after their traditional ruler and several others managed...
Israeli President Herzog Refuses to Bend as Netanyahu Seeks Mercy
The tension inside Israel’s politics grew again this week as Israeli President Herzog refused to bend as Netanyahu seeks mercy,...
National Guard Shooter Spent Weeks in Isolation Before Attack, Case Notes Reveal
Exclusive case notes and emails have revealed that the man accused of ambushing and killing a National Guard member in...
Guinea-Bissau’s New Strongmen Make First Move; Announce Total Ban on Public Demonstrations
In their first major act of control since seizing power, Guinea-Bissau's new military rulers have declared a total ban on...
Trump’s G20 Power Play Backfires as Ramaphosa Delivers Stunning Dismissal
In a rebuke of American diplomatic pressure, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly and forcefully dismissed President Donald Trump's...
Inside Hong Kong’s Expanding Fire Probe and the Rising Death Toll
In an escalation of Hong Kong's deadliest fire investigation in decades, authorities have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter...
Netanyahu Begs for Mercy, Denies All Charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken an extraordinary step, asking the country’s president for a pardon amid his long-running...
Pope Leo Says Palestinian State Is the Only Way Forward
Pope Leo’s recent statements have stirred strong reactions worldwide, especially among those watching the decades-long conflict in the Middle East....
U.S Pushes Ukraine Toward Painful Peace Deal in Florida
The mood around the Florida meeting was tense, and the entire conversation felt like a powerful country urging a weaker...
Stop Helping Terrorists” — Presidency Fires Back at Obasanjo
The presidency has sent a strong message to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, warning critics to stop helping terrorists with statements...
SERAP Drags Akpabio, Abbas to Court Over Alleged ₦18.6bn Fraud
The move by SERAP to sue Akpabio and Abbas over the alleged ₦18.6bn scandal has now become a major test...
South Africa Nabs Men in Alleged Plot to Fight for Russia
In a major international security bust, South African authorities have intercepted and arrested four men at a boarding gate in...
Trump’s Sudan Pledge: The Untold Story Behind His Vow to Stop Atrocities
After dismissing Sudan's brutal civil war as a "crazy and out of control" conflict he never planned to touch, President...
“Bombs Can’t Penetrate Forests?” Nigerians Slam Defence Minister Badaru
Mohammed Badaru, Nigeria’s Defence Minister, has handed Nigerians yet another moment of disbelief with his recent statement on bandits and...
