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More drone attacks on oilfields in Iraqi Kurdistan
The National News
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At least four explosive-laden drones attacked oilfields in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq on Wednesday morning, according to the region's counter-terrorism service. The three oilfields are in Dohuk province, it said. They are...
Largest Martian Meteorite on Earth sold for millions at auction
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 16, 2025
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France Withdraws from Senegal, Ending 65 Years of Military Presence Amid Regional Realignm
teleSUR
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July 17, 2025 Hour: 7:52 pm In a pivotal moment for West African geopolitics, France officially concluded its military presence in Senegal with a ceremonial handover at Camp Geille, Dakar. The event marked the final phase of a withdrawal that...
Alleged Fraud: Court grants forefeiture of N335 million, Galaxy Hospital, 5 Petrol Stations, lands
Nairametrics
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July 16, 2025
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday granted a final forfeiture order against several assets and funds following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s advanced fee fraud allegations. The affected assets include Galaxy Hospital...
Africa’s Trans-Saharan Corridor gains support
Global Highways
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Support is given for Africa’s crucial Trans-Saharan Corridor route. By MJ Woof July 16, 2025 Read time: 1 min Further development of the crucial Trans-Saharan Corridor will deliver economic benefits to Algeria, Tunisia, Mali, Niger, Chad, and...
North Central group endorses Sani Musa for APC national chairman, seeks Tinubu’s backing
Pulse
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July 16, 2025
The North Central APC Accord, a key political advocacy group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has thrown its weight behind Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for the position of national chairman, following the resignation of Dr....
On The Costs Of Regulating Cost, And Burkina Faso As A Role Model
Scoop
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Funny how “blow-out” gets so readily applied to cost escalation in the provision of public services (hospital rebuilds, the Cook Strait ferries) but when politicians get the figures wrong for their pet projects, its just a matter of opinion. Case...
Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches $5.3M at auction, but young dinosaur steals the show
Brooklyn Eagle - New York
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July 17, 2025
A Martian meteorite, weighing 54.388 lbs. (24.67 kg), said to be the largest piece of Mars on Earth, estimated at $2 - 4 million, is displayed at Sotheby's, in New York, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, part of their Geek Week auction, July 16, 2025. AP...
Buhari Pursued Justice With Sincerity But Always Misunderstood — Shettima
Leadership
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July 17, 2025
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the late former President Muhammadu Buhari pursued justice with the utmost sincerity although he was always misunderstood. According to Senator Shettima, the late Buhari has also proven to the world in death...
Bridge Alliance and Aeris extend partnership to offer the world’s first fully integrated cellular IoT security solution to APAC enterprises
Macau Business
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July 17, 2025
Collaboration to launch Aeris IoT WatchtowerTM into the Asia-Pacific region to help close security gap in cellular Internet of Things (IoT) networks SINGAPORE and SAN JOSE, Calif., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bridge Alliance, the leading alliance...
Nigeria now produces military-grade bombs, assault rifles, drones – Echefu
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 17, 2025
As Nigeria continues to battle threats from insurgency, banditry, and cross-border terrorism, a security expert, Dr. Bright Echefu, has disclosed that Nigeria now produces military-grade bombs, drones, and other advanced surveillance equipment...
Martian meteorite sells for record $5.3 million at New York auction
The Times of Israel
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July 17, 2025
AP — The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday. But a rare young dinosaur skeleton stole the show when it fetched more than...
Nigeria Could End Ongoing Insurgency With Local Technology – Security Expert, Echefu
Sahara Reporters
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As Nigeria grapples with rising insurgency, banditry and cross-border terrorism, an expert in the country’s security-tech space, Dr Bright Echefu, has declared that Nigeria has the local security capacity to end the insurgency. He cited the growth...
Myanmar exports over 400 tonnes of honey in April-May
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 15, 2025
One of the beekeeping and crop-integrated farming businesses in Myanmar. Myanmar exported over 480.82 metric tonnes of honey valued at US$0.72 million in the first two months of the current financial year 2025-2026 beginning 1 April, said U Myo...
Burkina Faso junta tightens grip on sovereignty as it dissolves electoral body
Business Insider Africa
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July 17, 2025
The move is part of a broader series of cost-cutting reforms introduced by the transitional government, which came to power following a 2022 coup and has since vowed to restructure key national institutions. Under the new arrangement, formerly...
Senegal’s Stunning Pink Lake Mesmerizes Visitors with Its Vibrant Hue
Sarajevo Times
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July 17, 2025
The water of Lake Lac Rose in Senegal is pink again, after it had turned green nearly three years ago due to heavy rains and flooding at the time. Located 35 kilometers from Dakar, also known as Retba or Wolof, the Pink Lake is among the saltiest...
Oil Theft: CDS Urges Community Ownership Of Natl Assets, Lauds PINL
New Telegraph
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July 15, 2025
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has called on host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) to take full ownership of national assets located within their areas and work collectively to safeguard them from...
ECOWAS Peace Fund Advances Security Coordination in AU Benchmarking Visit
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
ECOWAS has concluded a five-day coordination mission to the African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa, aiming to strengthen implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA IV). From June 30 to July 4, 2025, delegates from...
Surge In Al Qaeda Attacks Sparks Fears Of West African Caliphate
StratNews Global
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July 17, 2025
At dawn on June 1, gunfire pierced the calm at Mali’s Boulkessi military base as waves of al-Qaeda-linked jihadists launched a surprise attack, catching newly deployed soldiers off guard. Some troops, unfamiliar with the base, which lies near...
Largest piece of Mars rock goes for $5.3 million, but baby dinosaur fossil grabs attention at Sotheby’s auction; details inside
The Economic Times
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July 17, 2025
The sale of the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth and a rare young dinosaur skeleton at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, left everyone stunned. The piece of Mars was sold for...