Awka, Nigeria (NPA) — March 7, 2026 — The Nigerian Army says it has dismantled camps allegedly belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, …
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7 dead as Russia launches massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomLagos, Nigeria (NPA) — March 7, 2026 — At least seven people were killed and more than ten injured as Russia unleashed waves of ballistic missiles and drone swarms against …
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U.S. lawmaker condemns Taraba church burning, says Washington will act
Lagos, Nigeria (NPA) — March 6, 2026 — Riley Moore, a member of the United States Congress tasked by President Donald Trump to investigate the alleged persecution of Christians in …
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Father of former Ebonyi deputy governor murdered after abduction
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeAbakaliki, Nigeria (NPA) — March 6, 2026 — His Royal Highness, Ezeogo Francis Igwe, father of former Ebonyi State Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe and traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike community in …
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Edo Police Command arrests 65 suspected kidnappers, recovers ransom money, others
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeBenin City, Nigeria (NPA) — March 6, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against kidnapping, the Edo State Police Command has arrested 65 suspected kidnappers and recovered ransom money along …
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Botswana court hears landmark same-sex marriage case by LGBTQ+ rights groups
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeGaborone, Botswana (NPA) — March 6, 2026 — The High Court in Gaborone, Botswana, has begun hearing a landmark case challenging the legality of same-sex marriage under the country’s Marriage …
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Abuja, Nigeria (NPA) — March 6, 2026 — Peter Obi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and presidential aspirant, has condemned Thursday’s attack by Boko Haram insurgents on …
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FBI arrests Bangladeshi national in international child exploitation case
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomLagos, Nigeria (NPA) — March 6, 2026 — The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old Bangladeshi national, wanted since 2022 for allegedly …
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Azerbaijan warns of retaliation after drone strike blamed on Iran
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomBaku, Azerbaijan, March 5, 2026 (Agency Report) — Azerbaijan said Thursday it is preparing retaliatory measures after four Iranian drones allegedly crossed its border into the Nakhchivan exclave, injuring four …
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Nigeria Police Force Removes PRO Benjamin Hundeyin Amid Leadership Reshuffle
by Maro Chideraby Maro ChideraABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 5, 2026 — The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly removed its Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, following the appointment of Acting Inspector General …
