Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have been rescued, and authorities are searching for the remaining eight victims. By Dyepkazah Shibayan in…
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Morocco to launch 2024 Marhaba operation
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Biden imposes Asylum ban on U.S.-Mexico border crossings
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Nigeria inaugurates steering committee for national prescription policy
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Nigeria to strengthen economic ties with Korea
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Nigeria: NLC continues nationwide strike despite agreement with government
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All eyes on ANC, discussing who to enlist to govern South Africa
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