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The United States has asked its citizens to observe a “high state of security” in Nigeria’s federal capital territory (FCT). The US embassy in Nigeria issued the advice following an attack on a correctional service facility in Kuje in the FCT. Gunmen had attacked the prison with explosives on Tuesday night, with […]

The Central African Republic (CAR) says it is planning to launch its own national digital currency called ‘Sango Coin’. CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra announced this during the Sango Genesis Event, a recent virtual event launching the country’s crypto hub initiative. The development comes two months after the country became the first […]

The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack on a correctional facility in Kuje council area of the federal capital territory (FCT). On Tuesday night, gunmen attacked the correctional facility, with over 500 prisoners — including all Boko Haram suspects — said to have escaped. […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disappointment over the manner Kuje prison in the federal capital territory (FCT) was attacked by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The president ascribed the situation to a failure of intelligence when he visited the medium security custodial centre on Wednesday. Buhari queried why terrorists are able to successfully […]

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police, is still in prison custody. Gunmen had attacked the correctional facility with explosives on Tuesday night. A resident had told TheCable that gunfire was heard for over 30 minutes, causing panic among residents. Briefing journalists on Wednesday, Shuaib […]

Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel amid fears of a global recession outweighed supply concerns. On Wednesday, Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 3.28 percent to trade at $99.40 a barrel — the first time since February 20, 2022. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude plunged 4.21 percent to $95.31 a […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has visited Kuje prison in the federal capital territory (FCT). Gunmen had attacked the prison with explosives on Tuesday night. A resident had told TheCable that gunshots were heard for over 30 minutes, causing panic among residents. The ministry of interior said about 600 inmates escaped from the correctional facility. […]