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New suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania kills eight – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in north-west Tanzania,…
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Mozambique’s new president sworn in despite opposition boycott
Mozambique’s new President Daniel Chapo has been sworn in at a low-key ceremony in the capital, Maputo, more than three…
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Govt starts payment of 20% pension increment to pensioners
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has announced the payment of 20 per cent pension increase for retirees under the…
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Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 34.8%
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.8% in December 2024, which is an increase from 33.60% recorded in November of the…
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‘My life got better after Mohbad’s death’ – Late singer’s father reveals
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Mohbad, has offered his thoughts on life after his son passed away. He…
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Côte d’Ivoire: Fostering economic transformation and adapting to climate change
Côte d’Ivoire has become a pillar of growth and stability for the region, thanks to its impressive economic resilience and…
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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike ‘mistake’
At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being…
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‘I have been saved’ – Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later
Prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai who was abducted by armed men in Kenya said she has been released, hours…
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Mudashiru Obasa impeached as Lagos State Speaker
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has reportedly been impeached. Members of the Assembly removed Obasa as Speaker…
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Passenger escapes lynching after her behaviour forces Ibom Air to cancel flight
An Ibom Air flight scheduled to depart Uyo for Abuja was forced to cancel following a passenger’s unruly behaviour, leaving…
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