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651 arrested in Africa-wide crackdown on online scam networks

Eric Jabulani February 19, 2026

Interpol Police across 16 African countries have arrested more than 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered over 4.3 million US dollars in a major international crackdown on online scams. The operation, led by INTERPOL and known as Operation Red Card 2.0, ran from December 2025 to the end of

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Former Prince Andrew arrested by British police after revelations in Epstein files

Harrison Mason February 19, 2026

London Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formally known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the first member of the British royal family to be detained in modern times. The King’s brother was taken into custody in Norfolk on Thursday morning as part of police investigations into the former prince’s dealings with […]

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Ivory Coast considers cocoa price cut after Ghana

Andrew Mbeki February 19, 2026

Ivory Coast Ivory Coast could emulate Ghana by cutting the price paid to farmers for their cocoa beans, Reuters reported Thursday citing government sources. Ghana said last week it was cutting the price paid to farmers by nearly 30 percent to 41,000 cedis (around $3,700) per tonne of cocoa. Authorities said the move was needed […]

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Gunmen kill nearly 200 in Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina attacks

Ewaka Sam February 15, 2026

Nigeria Nearly 200 people have been killed by armed men in separate attacks in remote villages in central and northern Nigeria, a local lawmaker, residents and police said Wednesday, as security forces searched for survivors and chased the attackers. In central Kwara state, gunmen attacked the community of Woro on Tuesday, leaving at least 170 […]

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US troops to Nigeria will avoid combat, focus on training, military says

Ewaka Sam February 15, 2026

Nigeria Nigeria’s military said on Wednesday that about 200 US troops due to arrive in the coming weeks would not take part in combat action and that Nigerian forces would retain full control over all security decisions. This followed comments from a US official on Tuesday that the Pentagon planned to deploy the troops to […]

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How Pride of Britain winners enjoyed a fabulous cruise holiday

Howard Mildilton February 8, 2026

United Kingdom A football fan who raised over £260,000 for charity by selling samosas. A mother who dived into the sea to save a 10-year-old boy from drowning. And a five-year-old girl whose incredible courage helped her rebuild her life after losing both legs. These are just three of the inspirational winners celebrated at the […]

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Former Plateau LP Guber Aspirant, Yohana Margif, Passes Away

Jude Melvin Jones January 25, 2026

Nigeria The Plateau State chapter of the Labour Party has been plunged into mourning following the death of Ambassador Yohana Y.D. Margif, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and former gubernatorial aspirant. Ambassador Margif, popularly known by his traditional title Wazirin Mushere, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Jos University Teaching Hospital

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Deadly Tanker Blast Shuts Down Nairobi’s Southern Bypass

Andrew Mbeki January 24, 2026

NAIROBI, KENYA A fatal collision involving a fuel tanker and a truck turned a section of Nairobi’s Southern Bypass into an inferno on Saturday, leaving one person dead and sending shockwaves through the capital. The high-impact crash triggered a massive explosion, with thick, black plumes of smoke visible from several kilometers away. Firefighters battled the […]

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Gov Mutfwang Applauds Air Force Jos as it Celebrates 2025 Cultural Day

Jude Melvin Jones January 24, 2026

Nigeria Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to lasting peace, hailing the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as a cornerstone of stability in the region. The Governor’s commendation came during the 2025 Base Socio-Cultural Activities (BASCA) held Saturday at the NAF 551 Station in Jos. The event, a vibrant blend of military tradition and […]

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Breaking: Plateau ex- guber candidate Margif, is dead

Jude Melvin Jones January 22, 2026

Nigeria A former Plateau State governorship candidate on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 governorship election, Chief Yohana Yilpwan Margif, is dead. Margif passed away on Tuesday night, according to sources close to the politician. However, details of Margif’s death remain sketchy as of press time. 0 Shares 0 Share Facebook […]