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Nigeria confirms planned withdrawal of US troops sent to help tackle insecurity crisis

Nigeria has confirmed the withdrawal of U.S. troops sent to help tackle its security crisis

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Nicki Minaj Drops Viral Faith Tweet Declaring 'I Won't Turn Back' Because She Wants to See Jesus

Nicki Minaj's faith-focused message on X has sparked significant online engagement, with fans praising her Christian expression and calling for a gospel album, despite no new music announcement.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

UN warns vulnerable children ‘falling through cracks’ in UK climate aid

Exclusive: Data from Unicef UK suggests climate risks faced by children are being overlooked by UK aid – as the UN agency prepares to launch a major campaign calling for children to be better prioritised by the Foreign Office

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Kidnappers in Nigeria collected more than $5 million in ransoms in a year, analysts say

A Lagos-based intelligence group say that kidnappers in Nigeria have collected more than $5 million in ransom payments over the past year

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Nigerian armed groups net nearly $6m in ransoms: study

Criminal groups in Nigeria raised nearly $6 million in ransom payments in the last year, a report said Wednesday, with two mass kidnappings by Boko Haram responsible for nearly 90 percent of the total.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 26

Easing Supply Fears Weigh on Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -10 (-0.17%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -7 (-0.19%). Cocoa prices are slightly lower today. Prices have been under pressure this week on signs of abundant global cocoa supplies. Last Friday, Bloomberg reported that Nigeria’s July...

Barchart · Aug 26

Nigerian president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping in mosque

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military and other security agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation after the mass kidnapping of worshippers during an attack on a mosque in the north-central Niger State last week.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 26

Nigeria’s president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping at mosque

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered security agencies to conduct a rescue operation after the mass kidnapping of worshippers during an attack on a mosque in the north-central Niger State last week. Local authorities were still trying to verify the number of missing people, but local residents said roughly…

France 24 · Aug 25

UK green technology firm plans major £55m Africa expansion to help create ‘energy grid of the future’

Fresh funding for Sheffield solar-powered battery company comes as cuts bring rethink of UK aid strategy

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Zambia shuts down court system

In tonight's programme: Human rights groups and the law association demand an explanation as Zambia completely shuts down its court system. Also, in Guinea, rescuers are still trying to unearth victims of a deadly landfill collapse. Finally, Nigeria wishes Ogogo on his way. The veteran star of the Nollywood screen…

France 24 · Aug 24