Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister says
Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister told Reuters, the latest such deal by…
Forty-two pupils missing after Nigeria school attack, lawmaker says
At least 42 Nigerian school children were missing on Saturday a day after suspected Islamist militants attacked a school in the insurgency-hit northeastern Borno state, a senator for the area…
S&P lifts Nigeria’s ratings on improving macroeconomic profile
Credit ratings agency S&P upgraded Nigeria’s long-term sovereign rating to “B” from “B-” on Friday, citing improving credit worthiness. Higher oil production and prices, a large increase in domestic refining…
Police neutralise two suspected kidnappers, arrest kingpin in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun has neutralised two suspected kidnappers and arrested two others during an intelligence-led operation in Atan area of Ijebu in the state. The command disclosed this…
Nigeria, U.S. forces neutralise senior ISIS commander — DHQ
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with United States forces, neutralised a senior ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in a coordinated counterterrorism operation. This is contained in a statement…