Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
A group of officers in Nigeria is set to face a military court after being accused of “plotting to overthrow…
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US suspends immigrant visa processing for Ghana and 74 other countries
The United States government has announced a temporary suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Ghana…
Trump warns of more Nigerian strikes if Christians continue to be killed
US President Donald Trump has warned that he could order more airstrikes on Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed…
US launches airstrikes on Islamic State camps in Nigeria
The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where jihadists have…
MKO Abiola and Africa’s Unfinished Debate on Reparations
Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, popularly known as MKO Abiola, occupies a distinctive place in modern African history. While he is…
Gunmen abduct 28 Muslim travellers in central Nigeria
Armed men have kidnapped 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic event in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, local sources have…
‘Bandits’ kidnap worshippers during church service in Nigeria
Armed men have kidnapped at least 13 people from a church in Nigeria’s central Kogi state – the second such…
Caretaker allegedly pours hot water on nine-year-old girl for defecating in the room
A nine-year-old girl has sustained serious burns after her caretaker allegedly poured hot water on her and cut her hand…
Teacher killed and 25 girls abducted in gunbattle at Nigerian school
Armed men have killed a teacher and abducted at least 25 students in an attack on a girls’ secondary school…
Trump tells military to prepare for ‘action’ against Islamist militants in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump has ordered the preparation of plans for military action in Nigeria to tackle Islamist militant groups,…