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Nigeria: five media closed for covering political rally

Nigeria: five media closed for covering political rally

Zamfara state in northwestern Nigeria ordered five media outlets to close on Sunday after they covered a political rally for the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The order to close came after Governor Bello Muhammad, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, banned political activities, including meetings at individuals’ …

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Ghanaian authorities announce repatriation of 21 young Nigerians

Ghanaian authorities announce repatriation of 21 young Nigerians

Ghanaian authorities announced the repatriation of 21 victims of human trafficking, including children, to Nigeria after being rescued from a suspected gang in the capital, Accra. Authorities say the victims – aged between 15 and 20 – were sent home on Tuesday with the help of Nigerian authorities. Ghana’s Economic …

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