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Mauritius

June 17, 2026

Lagos police nab 10 Cameroonians for human trafficking, fraud

The police command in Lagos has apprehended 10 members of a syndicate for defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of naira.

Armed cops
January 13, 2026
Nigerian passports
August 25, 2025

2025 Global Peace Index: Nigeria ranks 148 out of 168 countries

Nigeria emerged 148 out of 163 countries in the 2025 Global Index, ranking behind war-ravaged Palestine, Iraq, and Pakistan.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
April 25, 2025

African Weightlifting Championship: Team Nigeria win 12 medals at opening

Team Nigeria won 12 medals to top the table on the first day of the ongoing African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Mauritius.

Weightlifting
April 23, 2025

Report ranks Nigeria among African nations with low awareness on climate change   

The report noted that Mauritius has the largest share of the population that are aware of climate change.

Climate change logo
November 1, 2024

Nigeria yet to announce date for mpox vaccination rollout, says Africa CDC

Mr Ngongo stated that logistical challenges delayed Nigeria’s vaccination efforts.

Monkeypox
October 4, 2024

UK hands over last African colony, Chagos Island, to Mauritius

Following the new agreement, the UK will retain control of the UK-U.S. military base on Diego Garcia.

Chagos Island
September 23, 2024

Jollof Rice War: 20th AKWAABA expo opens in Lagos with 15 countries

The 20th edition of AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market opens in Lagos, with over 15 countries participating and at least 29 exhibitors.

Jollof Rice War
September 6, 2024

UN officials to visit Nigeria over torture of civilians by security agencies

The visit aims to assess the treatment of individuals in detention and measure whether the country has strengthened its capacity to protect human rights.

Police brutalising civilian
August 28, 2024

14 African countries pledge $45 million to WHO investment round

WHO has announced that 14 African countries and several partners have pledged more than $45 million to the WHO Investment Round.

World Health Organisation officials (Credit: New York Magazine)