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A close associate of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has indicated that the ex-governor is positioning himself for a possible presidential run in Nigeria’s 2027 general…

A former senior executive of a major Chinese state-owned defence company has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for bribery, authorities said on Tuesday. Liu Weidong,…

At least seven people, including students, were injured on Tuesday after a gunman opened fire inside a high school in southeastern Turkey, according to local media reports. The…

A new trial has begun in Argentina examining the circumstances surrounding the death of football legend Diego Maradona, who passed away at the age of 60 in November 2020 after…

Fatou, widely recognised as the oldest gorilla in captivity, has celebrated her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo with a special feast and international recognition. The…

Romuald Wadagni has been elected president of Benin in a landslide victory, according to provisional results released by the electoral commission. The 49-year-old secured more…

China and Spain have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and work together to support global peace and development, as concerns grow over what Xi Jinping described as a “crumbling”…

The Shashau community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State has received a healthcare centre built by Mrs Delu Yakubu, Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on…

The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions to development and humanitarian challenges. UN…

Rising tensions in the Gulf escalated over the weekend after Donald Trump announced plans for a potential naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for…