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A group founded by Cuban exiles known as Brothers to the Rescue is at the center of the U.S. Justice Department’s decision to seek an indictment against Cuban leader Raúl Castro, a move reviving one of the lowest points in the two countries’ bitter decadeslong relationship. The indictment is connected to Castro’s alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two …

  Sowore made the allegation during a visit to Jabi Lake Park in Abuja, where thousands of Nigerians gather daily for relaxation, recreation, and exercise. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike allocated portions of the Jabi Lake Resort land to himself, including about three acres, while compelling individuals claiming …

  According to the community chairman, the burnt vehicle was discovered at one of the entrances leading into the thick forest where the terrorists reportedly took the victims. The Chairman of Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Amusa Wakilu, has confirmed to SaharaReporters that terrorists who attacked schools in Esiele and surrounding communities burnt the Toyota …

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday in Abuja said that the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes would not be in vain. Disu said this during a memorial parade held in honour of 17 Nigerian Police Mobile Force (PMF) officers, who died during a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Yobe. The News …

The former Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has described the screening conducted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as “democracy in action.” Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday after appearing before the screening committee, chaired by Sam Egwu, Obi, said that the exercise reflected the party’s commitment to due process and accountability. “This is democracy in action because …

The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring terrorists attacks on schools in Nigeria. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated this in a response to the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the recent coordinated attacks on multiple schools in the country. NAN reports that armed groups attacked schools in Oyo State over the weekend during which …

The U.S. says it is “rapidly supporting” the Ebola outbreak response by funding up to 50 treatment clinics in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The U.S. Department of State said it is actively responding to the Ebola outbreak in the affected regions of DRC and Uganda. The department said the U.S. was also funding associated frontline …

Edo State Government on Monday declared that internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo boys,” would henceforth face the same level of sanctions and enforcement measures currently deployed against cultists and kidnappers in the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, said the government was determined to rid the state of all forms of criminality threatening public …

Vehicular and human movements were severely disrupted on Tuesday following heavy flooding that submerged the Tomline section of Benin-Lagos Road, Edo State, after hours of downpour. The rain, which began around midday, caused massive traffic congestion along the busy route as motorists were forced to navigate only one accessible lane out of the four-lane carriageway leading to the Uselu and …

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade under 2 Division have arrested three suspected kidnappers’ logistics suppliers and nine other suspects during coordinated operations across parts of Edo State. The operations also led to the recovery of arms, mobile phones and motorcycles allegedly used for criminal activities. The arrests were made during Operation KO SALO, a joint operation involving the …