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All kidnapped schoolgirls released after abduction from boarding school in northwestern Nigeria

The girls were seized on 17 November when armed men stormed the school. The attack triggered a wave of copycat kidnappings in Kwara and Niger states, authorities said.

Trump threatens military action against Nigeria if it fails to crack down on killing of Christians

Washington: -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. military could deploy troops to Nigeria or carry out air strikes to stop what...

Cholera outbreak in Nigeria kills eight, infects over 200

The water-borne disease is not uncommon in Nigeria where health officials cite widespread shortages of clean water in rural areas and urban slums.

Nigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals in cybercrime crackdown

Abuja: Nigeria has deported 50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud as part of a crackdown on foreign-led cybercrime...

Death toll in Nigeria mosque attack rises to 50, dozens abducted

The attack occurred early on Tuesday in the remote community of Unguwan Mantau, in Malumfashi district, as Muslim worshippers gathered for Fajr, the dawn prayer.

3 yrs after being made legal guardian, Delhi man still struggling to bring adopted Nigerian child home

Mohd Wasi alleges his adopted son’s case is stuck as India’s adoption agency was dragging its feet even though laws give High Commission the power to issue visas or OCIs.

13 August, 2025: Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine & other world news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

Nigeria’s air strikes killed 592 militia in the past eight months: Air Staff Chief Abubakar

The air force said it also destroyed more than 200 technical vehicles and 166 logistics hubs in a sweeping offensive against insurgents in the northeast.

PM Modi condoles death of former Nigerian President Buhari, praises his wisdom, warmth

In a post on X, Modi expressed his grief over the recent demise of the 82-yr-old Nigerian leader, remembering his unwavering commitment to fostering a friendship with India.

US pressuring African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, says Nigeria

Trump administration this week asked 5 African presidents visiting White House to take in migrants from other countries when deported by the US, two officials said.

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RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.