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New government pledges to keep up ‘special’ relationship with Taiwan, ending speculation it may switch diplomatic recognition to China. Tuvalu’s new government has committed to continued diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of switching to China, and said it plans to revise a defence and migration agreement struck with Australia. Prime …

Members of the recently inaugurated Community Protection Guards allegedly murdered Magaji Lawal Yandoto, a political associate of Senator Kabir Marafa.   It was gathered that the deceased was invited by members of the Community Protection Guards to its office in Tsafe town, the headquarters of Tsafe local government area, on …

Opinion Screenshot: Senate Republicans Popular podcaster Darryl Cooper, better known as Martyr Made, posted his thoughts on the $118 billion Senate immigration bill and suggested that border security negotiations between Republicans and Democrats are all for show because both parties have the same goals. The bipartisan bill provides an overwhelming …

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has issued security advisories to Nigerian nationals ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana.    The High Commission in a statement issued on Monday, February 5, 2024, observed the potentially inflammatory online …

Security Operatives have rescued 16 farmers, including pregnant women and children kidnapped at Dan-Gunu Community of Munya Local Government Area of Niger State.      It was gathered that bandits stormed the community last Wednesday and kidnapped the victims.        The Chairman, Munya LGA, Abdulhamid Najume, confirmed the …

Four persons have been confirmed dead after bandits carried out an attack on the residence of one Mallam Suleiman Mai Rake, in Unguwar Yayyara, Yantumaki village, Danmusa Local Government Area, Katsina State.    Mai Rake, who is the father of Isa Bawa Yantumaki, a member of the Katsina Community Watch …

Security screeners began a one-day walkout on Thursday at 11 of Germany’s busiest airports, bringing departures to a virtual standstill, scuttling travel plans for an expected 200,000 people and adding to the chaos caused by public sector strikes. Airports serving Berlin, Hamburg, and Stuttgart canceled all of their departures in …

The Presidency has responded to the tweet released earlier today by Atiku Abubakar tackling President Tinubu for travelling out of the country for a private visit when the nation is in an ocean of insecurity. Atiku in his tweet said the President cannot be travelling when the Nation is being …

Residents of a community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, have apprehended three security officials who allegedly kidnapped and raped a 15-year-old girl.   According to a video posted online, the teenage girl, said to be a daughter of a traditional ruler in Umuolue area of the …

Nigerian broadcast journalist, Deji Badmus has narrated his humiliating experience with black-on-black racism in an African country.  “We have a long way to go in Africa. So some white-skinned guys and I were walking into a VIP lounge at an airport in an African country. Every white-skinned was allowed to …