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A Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of popular social media activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The warrant was issued after VDM failed to appear in court following a defamation lawsuit filed against him by gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The
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In a decisive move to curb online access to explicit content, Nigeria’s House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure that internet service providers block all pornographic websites. This directive was issued following a motion by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State, who expressed
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The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for six months following allegations of misconduct. The suspension was recommended by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which accused her of violating Senate rules, including failing to sit in her assigned seat, speaking without being
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Rwanda is facing increasing diplomatic and financial pressure due to its alleged involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Several Western nations have taken actions against Rwanda, citing its reported support for the M23 rebel group. Germany has suspended new development aid, while Canada has imposed
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Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the interim leader of Burkina Faso, has positioned himself as a strong advocate for African unity and sovereignty. His statement, “Our revolution will inspire Africa to unite,” reflects a growing movement among some African nations to resist foreign influence and reclaim control over their political and economic
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Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has taken legal action against social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over alleged defamatory statements. Chinwo, through her lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi, filed a lawsuit at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on March 3, 2025. She is
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In the northern Nigerian state of Kano, the Hisbah, or Islamic police, have intensified their enforcement of religious laws during the holy month of Ramadan. Recently, multiple individuals, all of whom are Muslims, were arrested for eating in public during fasting hours. Among them was a female groundnut vendor, alongside
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he government of Burkina Faso has enforced a strict export ban on essential agricultural products, including rice, millet, maize, sorghum, and white beans (cowpea). This directive was initially announced in a joint communiqué dated December 19, 2023, and later reaffirmed on November 13, 2024. The restriction prohibits the export of
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is looking to strengthen its security efforts by seeking military assistance from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The Congolese Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, has traveled to Mali, where he is engaging in high-level discussions with President
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In a shocking case of school violence, a 14-year-old student from Ikot Ewa Secondary School in Nigeria was arrested by the Nigerian Army for allegedly planning to kill her teacher. The girl was found in possession of a cut-to-size double-barrel gun, which she reportedly intended to use in retaliation for
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Recent reports indicate that Niger Republic has started rejecting the ECOWAS Travel Certificate (ETC) and ECOWAS passports, preventing Nigerian passport holders from entering the country with these documents. This decision comes after Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)