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Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré Alive, Debunks Viral Death Rumours
Claims circulating online that Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has died are false. Viral TikTok videos spreading the rumour have been debunked, with no…
Iran VP Declares Persian Gulf a Symbol of National Unity and Heritage
Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to preserving the historical identity of the Persian Gulf, calling it a powerful symbol of…
Drama in court: Judge withdraws, returns Gombe land tussle case to CJ
A mild drama ensued on Wednesday at the Gombe State High Court when a judge, Justice Fatima Musa recused herself from presiding over a high-profile land encroachment case involving Emir…
Police Nab Two Most Wanted Fugitives in Nigeria Over Human Trafficking, Dubai…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two high-profile fugitives wanted by international authorities for serious crimes including human trafficking and armed robbery.
Force Public…
Tinubu’s Vision Is Working—Support Group Urges Nigerians to Rally Behind…
Renew Hope Continuity Marshals, a political support group, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remain resolute in his quest to achieve sustainable development in Nigeria, despite…
Iyabo Ojo Says She Was Unaware Spraying Foreign Currency Is Illegal
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has said she was unaware that spraying money—including foreign currencies—at events is against the law.
In a statement posted to her Instagram…
French Hunter Gets Suspended Sentence for Killing Protected Bear
An 81-year-old hunter in southern France has been handed a four-month suspended prison sentence and fined €750 for fatally shooting a protected brown bear in the Pyrenees during a 2021 boar…
Disinformation Drives Support for Burkina Faso Junta Leader in Nigeria
In Lagos, Nigeria, local auto mechanic Kehinde Sanni praises Burkina Faso's military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traore, as a model leader—even though he has never visited the country.…
Activists MarxistKola, Hanson Released After DSS Arrest Over Rally Supporting Burkina…
Human rights activists Idokpayi Kola, popularly known as MarxistKola, and Orako Hanson have been released from custody after being detained by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS)…
Sahel Group Condemns Ukraine Over Alleged Threat to Burkina Faso Leader Attending…
The Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network (SaS-CaN) has strongly condemned what it describes as a threat made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim…