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Guinea bans political protests, citing COVID-19

The Guinean government on Monday announced a ban on political demonstrations across the country until further notice, citing the coronavirus pandemic. But the opposition has denounced the move, saying the government is using the pandemic to silence opponents of President…

Nigeria jails seven for oil theft

The media reported on Tuesday that seven people, including six foreigners, have been jailed for seven years for oil theft in Nigeria. The sentence was handed down to two Pakistani nationals, two Ukrainians, one person from Ghana, one from Indonesia,…

Nigeria: Governors demand restructuring, federalism

Governors and people of the South-South geopolitical zone have demanded the restructuring of Nigeria, in line with the principle of true federalism to guarantee peace, security, and stability of the nation. The South-South leaders believe the country is not at…