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Bolsonaro, Lula Headed to Runoff after Tight Brazil Election

With 99.6% of the votes tallied, former President Luiz InĂ¡cio Lula da Silva had 48.3% support and President Jair Bolsonaro…

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Ousted Burkina Faso Leader Leaves Country for Togo

Damiba's departure was confirmed by two diplomats who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

2 years ago

More Than 2,295 Teachers Killed in North-East Nigeria Attacks, 19,000 Displaced, 910 Schools Destroyed, Says Teachers’ Council

It said 1,500 schools were forced to close and more than 600,000 children lost access to education.

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In Last Independence Day Address as Nigeria’s President, Buhari Pleads with Striking Lecturers to End Seven-Month Strike

He said he shared the pains Nigerians are going through and assured that their resilience and patience would not be…

2 years ago

Ibrahim Gusau Succeeds Amaju Pinnick as Nigeria Football President

In an election characterised by twist and turns, Gusau was able to overcome nine others to emerge winner.

2 years ago

Nigeria Increases Efforts to Prevent Foreign Migrants from Voting in 2023 Elections

The Comptroller General of Immigration said the NIS recently intercepted and confiscated voter cards from certain migrants.

2 years ago

2023 Election: Tinubu Absent as Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Sowore Sign Peace Pact

Abdulsalami Abubakar, chairman of NPC, said the accord was to promote peaceful electioneering.

2 years ago

Hurricane Ian Batters Florida, Leaves Two Million without Power

Crashing ashore as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of up to 241km/h, it transformed sandy beaches and coastal towns…

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