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UNICEF sounds alarm as 1 in 6 children suffer ‘severe acute malnutrition’ in Sudan

9 killed during crossover night celebration in Nigeria

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At least nine people were killed by gunmen during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Plateau state, north-central Nigeria, officials said. Crime · Plateau See the Story

Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says

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Egypt's Sobhi sentenced to a year in prison in academic fraud case, media reports

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2027: Nigeria is sinking - Yunusa Tanko

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The National Coordinator of Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, says Nigeria is sinking in all ramifications. Tanko made this statement on Thursday in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He also said that the Obidient Movement and every Nigerian youth have confidence in the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to take Nigeria to its glory if given the opportunity to pilot the affairs of Nigeria as p…Africa · Nigeria See the Story

Adamawa govt clarifies delay, warns against fake civil service appointment letters

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The Adamawa State Government has urged successful civil service job applicants to remain calm and expect their employment letters through their respective email addresses. The appeal was made on Thursday afternoon after the government observed irregularities in the issuance of appointment letters, with reports that some unsuccessful applicants had been given fake offer letters. The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission said although authentic …Africa · Yola See the Story

Katsina Govt deploys 70 forest guards

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The Katsina State Government has deployed 70 forest guards to enhance surveillance, protect forest reserves and stock routes in the state. It also recovered more than 322,591 hectares of forest estates. Khalil Bako, Chairman, State Taskforce Committee on Recovery of Forest Reserves and Stock Routes, said this at an orientation exercise for the newly recruited forest guards, on Thursday in Katsina. Bako said that a number of related cases had bee…Africa · Katsina See the Story

South Africa’s New Year babies: A celebration marred by rising teenage pregnancy

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In the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, teenage mothers as young as 15 and 16 were among those who gave birth on New Year’s Day.Education · South Africa See the Story

Gabon's government appears to have suspended national team and fired staff after poor Africa Cup

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Gabon’s government appears to have suspended its national soccer team after a disappointing performance at the Africa Cup of Nations and fired its coaching staff.Gabon · Gabon See the Story

Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle Palestinians

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Somaliland has rejected accusations that it agreed to host Israeli military facilities and resettle displaced Palestinians from Gaza in exchange for recognition by Israel.Israel Politics · Israel See the Story

Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko looks forward to "good, healthy year" in 2026

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Canada's Victoria Mboko says she won't allow greater pressures and expectations to derail her enjoyment of the game after her breakout 2025 season.Australian Open · Melbourne See the Story

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station

Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says

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UNICEF sounds alarm as 1 in 6 children suffer ‘severe acute malnutrition’ in Sudan

9 killed during crossover night celebration in Nigeria

Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says

Egypt's Sobhi sentenced to a year in prison in academic fraud case, media reports

2027: Nigeria is sinking - Yunusa Tanko

Adamawa govt clarifies delay, warns against fake civil service appointment letters

Katsina Govt deploys 70 forest guards

South Africa’s New Year babies: A celebration marred by rising teenage pregnancy

Gabon's government appears to have suspended national team and fired staff after poor Africa Cup

Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle Palestinians

Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko looks forward to "good, healthy year" in 2026

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9 killed during crossover night celebration in Nigeria

Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says

Egypt's Sobhi sentenced to a year in prison in academic fraud case, media reports

2027: Nigeria is sinking - Yunusa Tanko

Adamawa govt clarifies delay, warns against fake civil service appointment letters

Katsina Govt deploys 70 forest guards

South Africa’s New Year babies: A celebration marred by rising teenage pregnancy

Gabon's government appears to have suspended national team and fired staff after poor Africa Cup

Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle Palestinians

Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko looks forward to "good, healthy year" in 2026

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station

Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says

Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle Palestinians

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Nigeria Confirms US-Coordinated Airstrike Killed ISIS Militants in Sokoto

UNICEF sounds alarm as 1 in 6 children suffer ‘severe acute malnutrition’ in Sudan

9 killed during crossover night celebration in Nigeria

Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says

Egypt's Sobhi sentenced to a year in prison in academic fraud case, media reports

2027: Nigeria is sinking - Yunusa Tanko

Adamawa govt clarifies delay, warns against fake civil service appointment letters

Katsina Govt deploys 70 forest guards

South Africa’s New Year babies: A celebration marred by rising teenage pregnancy

Gabon's government appears to have suspended national team and fired staff after poor Africa Cup

Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle Palestinians

Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko looks forward to "good, healthy year" in 2026

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9 killed during crossover night celebration in Nigeria

Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says

Egypt's Sobhi sentenced to a year in prison in academic fraud case, media reports

2027: Nigeria is sinking - Yunusa Tanko

Adamawa govt clarifies delay, warns against fake civil service appointment letters

Katsina Govt deploys 70 forest guards

South Africa’s New Year babies: A celebration marred by rising teenage pregnancy

Gabon's government appears to have suspended national team and fired staff after poor Africa Cup

Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle Palestinians

Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko looks forward to "good, healthy year" in 2026

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