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CAPSAT military convoy drives through Antananarivo streets during Madagascar coup after President Rajoelina impeachment

Madagascar Coup: Military Seizes Power After Rajoelina Impeached

Abiodun LabiOctober 14, 2025

Elite CAPSAT unit takes control as parliament votes to remove Andry Rajoelina from office ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – Madagascar’s elite CAPSAT military unit seized power Tuesday after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who faces accusations of abandoning his duties during weeks of deadly anti-government protests. Military Announces Takeover, Suspends Constitution Colonel Michael Randrianirina, commander of...

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen celebrates hat-trick goal against Benin Republic during 2026 World Cup qualifier at Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo

Nigeria Beats Benin 4-0 in World Cup Qualifier as Osimhen Scores Hat-Trick

Ojo KayodeOctober 14, 2025

Super Eagles keep World Cup hopes alive despite missing automatic qualification spot UYO, Nigeria – Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick as Nigeria crushed Benin Republic 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Monday, though the victory wasn’t enough to secure automatic qualification. Osimhen Dominates With Three Goals The Galatasaray striker...

Adunni Ade Wins N20M Defamation Case Over Dino Melaye Romance Claims

Nollywood actress secures court victory against media platform after nearly two-year legal battle over false dating allegations LAGOS, Nigeria – Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has won a N20 million defamation lawsuit against Polace Media Limited, operators of NaijaNews.com, after the platform falsely linked her romantically to Senator Dino Melaye in a 2023 report. Court Awards N20...

New Acting INEC Chairman Takes Over From Yakubu

May Agbamuche-Mbu assumes leadership as Professor Mahmood Yakubu exits after 10-year tenure ABUJA, Nigeria – National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu has taken over as acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s formal handover on Tuesday. Yakubu Hands Over After Decade of Service Professor Mahmood Yakubu stepped down as INEC Chairman during a...

Nnaji Resigns: Nigeria Minister Quits Over Forgery Claims

Former cabinet member steps down following court ruling on academic records dispute ABUJA, Nigeria – Innovation Minister Geoffrey Nnaji resigned Tuesday from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet amid ongoing allegations of certificate forgery and disputed academic credentials from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Minister Submits Resignation Letter Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, who had served as Minister of Innovation,...

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