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• NEMA Receives 708 Stranded Nigerians Evacuated from Republic of Niger Following Targeted Violence and Economic Hardship

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 708 Nigerian returnees evacuated from Niamey, Niger Republic, via the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. The group...

• Sokoto Cleric Sheikh Musa Lukuwa Defies Sultanate Council Directive to Hold Early Eid al-Fitr Prayers

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Musa Lukuwa led Eid al-Fitr prayers on Thursday in Sokoto, breaking from the official Friday declaration by the Sultan of Sokoto. The cleric cited...

• Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu Leads High-Stakes Offensive Against Kwara Forest Bandits Resulting in 32 Major Arrests

  Published: Mar 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has supervised a massive security operation in Kwara State, resulting in the apprehension of 32 suspected bandits linked to a cross...