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Ugandans Vote Amid Internet Blackout and Widespread Delays in High-Stakes Election

Kampala, Uganda — January 15, 2026 Ugandans went to the polls on Thursday in a tense presidential and parliamentary election marked by an unprecedented internet shutdown, logistical delays, and heavy security, as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term in office. The vote comes after an election campaign marred by violence and the repeated […]

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Kwankwaso insists he has not approved any defection by Governor Yusuf amid circulating political speculation in Kano State.

Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has dismissed claims that he endorsed Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s alleged defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial comes amid circulating reports suggesting that Governor Yusuf may be preparing to leave the NNPP, sparking speculation and media attention. Kwankwaso’s media aide,

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Security Operations in Kogi, Kwara, and Sokoto Rescue Hundreds, Neutralize Terrorists

A coordinated security campaign across Kogi, Kwara, and Sokoto states has resulted in the rescue of 309 hostages, the arrest of 129 suspected criminals, and the killing of 55 terrorists, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed on Tuesday. Authorities also reported ongoing threats in Sokoto State, where residents of several communities have fled due to warnings

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U.S. Military Support to Nigeria: Security Cooperation, Regional Stakes, and the Question of Impact

By Victor Odion The recent delivery of military supplies by the United States to Nigeria has once again drawn attention to a security partnership that has shaped Nigeria’s counterinsurgency efforts for more than a decade. Confirmed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), the delivery took place in Abuja and was described as the transfer

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Security presence in Ekpoma following protests over insecurity that led to arrests and court-ordered remand.

The Edo State High Court has ordered the remand of several youths arrested during a protest over rising insecurity in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, following disturbances that erupted during the demonstration. The ruling comes amid heightened public concern over kidnapping and violent crime in parts of the state, as authorities

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BREAKING: FGN and ASUU Sign Landmark Agreement Ending 16-Year Dispute

Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are currently holding a historic signing ceremony for an agreement that ends a 16-year impasse over university salaries and conditions of service. The agreement provides for a 40% increase in salaries and allowances for academic staff. It also includes pension

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U.S. Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria Amid Deepening Security Pressures

U.S. forces have delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian security partners in Abuja, a move aimed at supporting Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to confront worsening insecurity across the country. The delivery comes at a time when millions of Nigerians continue to live under the shadow of violence linked to insurgency, banditry, and communal conflict, particularly in

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Reimagined Colonialism: Power, War, and Domination in the 21st Century

The contemporary international order is frequently described as post-colonial, rules-based, and increasingly multipolar. Yet the persistent spread of conflict, coercion, and external intervention across regions suggests a less reassuring reality. From Eastern Europe and the Middle East to Africa and Latin America, war and political disruption have become routine instruments through which global power is

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Multiple Bandit Attacks Across North-Central and North-West Nigeria Raise Security Concerns

At least six people have been killed in recent attacks by bandits across Niger and Benue states, while authorities in Katsina defended releasing suspected bandits under ongoing peace agreements. The incidents underscore persistent insecurity in Nigeria’s North-Central and North-West regions, despite ongoing military operations and state-level efforts to contain armed groups. In Niger State, at

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High Court Moves Could Derail Fubara’s Impeachment, Rivers Assembly Alleges

The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised alarm over alleged attempts by unnamed individuals to use High Courts outside Port Harcourt to derail ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Odu. The warning was issued in a statement dated January 11, 2026, amid rising political tension in the state.

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