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US says it’s rescued American held hostage by armed men in Nigeria, Trump calls it ‘big win’

No US military personnel were injured during the rescue and the American citizen is now in the care of the US Department of State, said a chief Pentagon spokesman.

‘To be modern is not a crime’ — Why young Nigerians are demanding a different kind of freedom

Nigerians are protesting because they are done with SARS — Special Anti-Robbery Squad — a notorious police force.

Nigerian drug regulator blacklists Gujarat pharma company for ‘substandard’ antibiotics

In a letter to Gujarat pharma company Mars Remedies, the Nigerian drug regulator said the firm manufactured 'falsified' Ciprofloxacin 500mg tablets.

China’s top leaders spar over street stalls, Greece’s tourism plan & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Latin America’s outbreak rivals Europe, mystery deaths in Nigeria & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Pirates release 18 Indians abducted from Hong Kong vessel

The India High Commission in Nigeria announced the release of the crew, who were on a ship hijacked by pirates on 3 December.

Why a man with dreadlocks is bound to attract attention in Nigeria

Musicians and athletes who wear these hairstyles are 'tolerated' as they are assuming a persona that matches their brand.

Nollywood to oil: Nigeria is now Africa’s powerhouse

Nigeria's GDP surpassed that of South Africa about a decade ago, according to the World Bank.

Doctors are leaving this country en masse, and no one is trying to stop them

Nigeria is facing a major crisis of brain drain, but the real problem is that the government doesn’t seem to be concerned.

5 Indian sailors captured by pirates in Nigeria, Sushma Swaraj calls for action

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj asked Indian ambassador in Nigeria Abhay Thakur to discuss the matter at the highest level of the government.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.