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Tropical Cyclone Gezani Hits Madagascar, Kills at Least Nine, Causes Widespread Damage
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (304+ words) Wednesday, 11 February 2026 12:37 By Chimamkpam Umeh-Saboyo X @chimamkpam_ Tropical Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar's east coast on Tuesday, killing at least nine people and injuring 19 others as it destroyed homes and knocked out power across the Indian Ocean island nation, authorities said....
Nigerian Govt Orders DISCOs to Install Electricity Meters Free
1+ week, 5+ day ago (137+ words) Friday, 30 January 2026 13:55 By Mercy Edewede X @MercyEdewede The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies and meter installers to provide and install electricity meters for consumers at no cost. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu said the meters were procured under…...
Security Enforces Soludo’s One Week Closure of Onitsha Main Market
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (252+ words) Wednesday, 28 January 2026 06:44 By Mercy Edewede X @MercyEdewede Security operatives on Tuesday moved into the Onitsha Main Market to enforce a one week closure ordered by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The action triggered protests from traders and condemnation from the…...
Uganda Extends Social Media Ban Following Election
3+ week, 3+ day ago (206+ words) Sunday, 18 January 2026 15:21 Uganda's government says it will continue a ban on access to social media platforms even as broader internet connectivity returns to much of the country following the presidential election. Authorities lifted a nationwide internet blackout that began ahead…...
Trump Posts Data on Nigerian Immigrants, Welfare Use
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (228+ words) Monday, 5 January 2026 10:39 By Chimamkpam Umeh-Saboyo X @chimamkpam_ U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday posted a chart on Truth Social showing the share of immigrant households from about 120 countries that receive some form of U.S. public assistance, touching off a debate over immigration and…...