CAR Elections Open, Touadera Seeks Third Term
Voters in the Central African Republic head to the polls as President Faustin-Archange Touadera seeks a third term after constitutional changes. Critics call the vote a sham.
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Police arrest 8 'Democratic Republic of Yoruba' members
Ogun State Police arrest eight suspects linked to the 'Democratic Republic of Yoruba' for alleged assault on officers and public disturbance in Sango-Ota. Read the full details.
8 Yoruba Republic Agitators Arrested in Ogun
Ogun State Police arrest eight persons linked to the Democratic Republic of Yoruba for alleged public disturbance, unlawful assembly, and assault on officers on Christmas Day in Sango-Ota.
Libyan Military Chief Dies in Turkey Plane Crash
Libya's top military commander, Major General Abdulrazek al-Nadhuri, and four others have died in a plane crash in Turkey. Get the full details on the tragic incident.
Rohr Slams CAF After VAR Denies Benin Penalty vs DR Congo
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr launches a furious attack on CAF after VAR failure costs Benin Republic a penalty in their AFCON 2025 opener. Read the full details of the controversy.
NRC Records Heavy Turnout for 50% Yuletide Train Discount
Nigerian Railway Corporation reports surge in passengers as federal government's 50% festive season fare discount takes effect from Dec 23 to Jan 4. Enhanced safety measures deployed.
Massive Turnout for Nigeria's 50% Yuletide Train Discount
Nigerian Railway Corporation's 50% festive fare discount triggers heavy passenger traffic on major routes like Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna. The initiative runs from Dec 23 to Jan 4 to ease holiday travel costs.
Lagos Train-Bus Crash: Driver, Others Escape Death
A Toyota Hiace bus was hit by a train at Arena, Oshodi, Lagos. LASEMA confirms no casualties but significant bus damage. Read details of the emergency response.
Libyan Army Chief Dies in Plane Crash
Libyan Army Chief of Staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, has died in a plane crash. The tragedy occurred as he returned from an official trip to Ankara, Turkey. Read the full report.
Egypt's High-Speed Rail to Connect Red Sea & Mediterranean
Egypt begins construction on a 660km high-speed train linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, set for 2028 completion. Dubbed a 'Suez Canal on rails,' it aims to transform transport and ease Cairo's congestion. Read more.
Russian Contractors Take CAR Election Threats 'Extremely Seriously'
Russian paramilitary forces in the Central African Republic pledge to ensure secure elections this Sunday. Read about the security landscape and geopolitical stakes.
10 Dead in Plateau Road Accident
A tragic accident on Jos-Bauchi road claims 10 lives. FRSC cites speed and reckless driving as causes. Read the full report and safety warnings.
Central African Republic: 5 Facts Before Sunday's Vote
As CAR holds pivotal elections, explore its journey from war to fragile peace, its economic struggles, and its bold bitcoin move. Get the full story here.
Lagos Train-Bus Collision: No Casualties in Oshodi Crash
A train collided with a bus in Lagos's Oshodi area. LASEMA confirms no deaths or injuries. Read details of the emergency response and cause.
Lagos Train Hits Bus in Oshodi, No Casualties Recorded
A train collided with a commercial bus in Oshodi, Lagos. LASEMA confirms no injuries or fatalities. Preliminary report blames the bus driver's reckless driving. Full details inside.
EU Probes Czech State Aid for Dukovany Nuclear Plant
The European Commission has launched an inquiry into Czech government support for two new nuclear reactors. The probe focuses on a multi-billion euro loan and price guarantee scheme. Read the full details.
Benin Ex-Minister Held in Failed Coup Probe
Former Benin defence minister Candide Azannai is in pre-trial detention over a foiled coup plot. Get the latest on the arrests and political tensions in West Africa.
Train kills 7 elephants in India's Assam state
A passenger train derailed after hitting a herd of elephants in northeast India, killing seven. No human injuries reported. Read about the human-wildlife conflict.
Benin, Seamfix launch ePass for diaspora passport renewal
Benin Republic & Seamfix launch ePass, a digital platform for citizens abroad to renew passports online from 80+ countries. No embassy visits needed. #DigitalIdentity
Air India Crash Sole Survivor Speaks on Trauma, Loss
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241, details his escape, PTSD, and struggle to reconnect with family in a new BBC interview. Read his heartbreaking story.
Three Dead in Taiwan Knife Attack, Attacker Jumps to Death
A knife-wielding man kills three and injures five in Taiwan before jumping to his death. Premier Cho Jung-tai reveals suspect had prior criminal record. Read the full report.
NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle, Family Die in Plane Crash
Tragic details emerge as Cristina Biffle texted her mother moments before the crash that killed her, NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, their two children, and three others. Read the heartbreaking story.
Air India Crash: Victim Families, Survivor Get Compensation
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
Greg Biffle, Family Die in Plane Crash
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children tragically died in a plane crash in North Carolina. Read the full story and tributes.
Nigeria-Central Europe Chamber of Commerce Launched in Abuja
Nigeria and Central Europe launch a new chamber of commerce to deepen trade, investment, and cultural ties. Key figures inducted into Advisory Council. #Nigeria #Trade #Investment
10 Dead in Mexico Plane Crash, 3 Children Among Victims
A private plane crash near Toluca Airport, Mexico, kills 10, including 3 children. The pilot reported engine failure before attempting an emergency landing on a football field. Read the full report.
Tinubu holds closed-door meeting with military chiefs
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria's service chiefs at the Presidential Villa. This is his first meeting with the high command since appointing the Defence Minister. Details inside.
Nigeria Reacts to Failed Coup Attempt in Benin
Nigeria's Federal Government condemns the failed military coup in Benin Republic. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar denounces the assault on democracy. Read the full statement and details.
Nigeria Sends Fighter Aircraft to Benin Amid Coup
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to Benin Republic for surveillance following a military coup that ousted President Patrice Talon. Read the latest on regional security implications.
Dele Momodu Reveals How He Missed Benin Republic Coup
Chief Dele Momodu shares a chilling account of how a missing car document forced a last-minute change of plans, narrowly avoiding being caught in the Benin Republic military coup. Read his full story.
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