War and security
Nigerian military raises alarm over attempt to hack its X account
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 15, 2026 at 20:06 UTC.
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Regional reporting associated with Sub-Saharan Africa.
Elections
INEC uploads over 80% of Osun election results to IReV
The Independent National Electoral Commission has posted more than 80 % of gubernatorial returns on its Result‑Viewing Portal, completing most of the data release following Saturday’s vote
Health
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to a sixth province, killing more than 2,100 people
The rapidly expanding outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the second‑largest on record, with the virus spreading into a sixth province and a death toll exceeding 2,100.
Elections
2027: Peter Obi can’t be Nigeria’s president, he’s a regional champion — Dino Melaye
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Tribune Online. First detected August 14, 2026 at 16:14 UTC.
Sports
Super Falcons fail to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after playoff loss to South Africa
Reported by Legit.ng and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 13, 2026 at 22:00 UTC.
General News
Abuja magistrate gives police two weeks to probe Osun senator over ‘kill Accord members’ comment
Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 13, 2026 at 18:40 UTC.
Sports
World Cup Play-off: Nigeria’s Super Falcons in redemption mission against South Africa
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Premium Times Nigeria. First detected August 13, 2026 at 06:24 UTC.
General News
South Africa mine cave-in kills 14 illegal miners near Rustenburg
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and South China Morning Post. First detected August 11, 2026 at 14:18 UTC.
Health
At Least 2,000 People Died in Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola Outbreak
As of Aug. 11 2026, the outbreak in DRC claims at least 2,000 deaths, the fastest growing on record.
General News
Nigerian troops arrest kidnap commander, recover $1000, weapons
Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 10, 2026 at 20:42 UTC.
Elections
Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji Says He Planned Coup Against President Tinubu
The army officer revealed his role in a failed 2025 attempt to overthrow Nigeria’s leader, citing insecurity, corruption and economic hardship as motives.
General News
33 People Kidnapped by Gunmen in Nigeria Were Rescued by Nigerian Army, Army Says
Thirty-three people who were abducted by armed men while travelling through north-western Zamfara state were safely rescued by Nigeria's army, the military says