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Maiduguri explosion: ‘There are multiple suicide bombers’, Nigerian army raises alarm

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The Nigerian Army has raised new concerns about multiple suicide bombers in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, and warned residents to avoid crowded areas as security is stepped up. The warning comes after Monday evening’s attacks, which killed 23 people and injured 108, leaving the city in shock. In a statement on Tuesday, the […]

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Cuba national electric grid collapses, leaving millions without power amid fuel shortages and a US-imposed oil blockade. Authorities work to restore electricity as protests grow.

Cuba: National electric grid collapses, leaves millions without power

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Millions of Cubans were left without electricity on Monday after the country’s national power grid collapsed, the state operator UNE confirmed. The blackout comes amid chronic fuel shortages worsened by a US‑imposed oil blockade. UNE said power was being gradually restored while the cause of the outage is investigated. “There were no failures in the

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Lagos driver flags alleged pump meter fraud at fuel station

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A Lagos driver has raised concerns over an alleged pump meter irregularity after sharing a video from a filling station near Transcorp Hilton in Lagos. In the footage, the man claimed he paid for ₦20,000 worth of petrol but noticed the pump meter was already reading ₦5,501 before fuel dispensing began. He confronted the attendants

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no banditry in Abuja, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike

Kidnapping exists but no banditry in Abuja — Wike

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of recurring banditry in Abuja, insisting that the city remains secure and that security agencies are effectively managing crime. Speaking during an inspection of ongoing projects in the federal capital on Monday, Wike said, “I have always said, we only hear one incident

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Susie Wiles, diagnosed with breast cancer

Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, diagnosed with breast cancer

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Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, has been diagnosed with breast cancer but says she plans to continue carrying out her duties while undergoing treatment. Wiles, 68, disclosed the diagnosis in a statement on Monday, explaining that the illness was detected early and that doctors have given her a strong prognosis. The announcement has drawn

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US secret service opens recruitment, offers $75,000 incentive for new officers

US secret service opens recruitment, offers $75,000 incentive for new officers

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The US Secret Service recruitment process has officially opened for individuals seeking to join the agency’s Uniformed Division, with authorities offering a recruitment incentive of up to $75,000 for successful applicants. The announcement was made by the United States Secret Service in a notice shared on its official page on X on Monday. The agency

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Maiduguri: Many feared dead, several injured in twin bomb explosions

Maiduguri: Many feared dead, several injured in twin bomb explosions

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An unspecified number of people are feared dead and several others injured following Maiduguri bomb explosions that rocked parts of the Borno State capital on Monday evening. The explosions reportedly occurred around 7:02 p.m. near the popular Monday Market area and close to a security post at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, triggering panic

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Why I didn’t panic after suspension, dethronement as CBN gov, Emir — Sanusi

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The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has explained why he remained calm after losing two major positions, saying his faith in God helped him through the period. Sanusi spoke during the Fola Adeola Annual Ramadan Lecture, where he reflected on his suspension as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and his later

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I have no car, no house, ‘Papa Ajasco’ actor laments financial struggles

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Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, widely recognised for his role in the popular sitcom Papa Ajasco, has opened up about the severe financial hardship he has endured in recent years. Speaking during an emotional interview with internet personality Lucky Udu, the actor revealed that despite the fame that came with the role, life has remained

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