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Six killed in failed coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau

In Guinea-Bissau the state radio said on Wednesday that at least six people were killed in a failed attempt to overthrow President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, as residents of the capital cautiously returned to daily life. The causalities on Tuesday’s incident…

Sweden opens honorary consulate in Nigeria

The Kingdom of Sweden has opened a new consulate in Lagos to broaden economic cooperation between Nigeria and the Nordic country. The new Swedish Consulate was inaugurated on Thursday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Landmark Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos.…

Nigeria begins population control, introduces new policy

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the Revised National Policy on Population for Sustainable Development across the country.  The President who stressed the need for urgent measures to address Nigeria’s high fertility rate said the overall goal was to improve…