France calls on nationals to leave Mali ‘as soon as possible’

France has urged its citizens in Mali to leave the country “as soon as possible” following a surge in coordinated attacks and a rapidly deteriorating security situation. In updated travel guidance, the French foreign ministry described conditions as “extremely volatile” and warned against all travel to Mali regardless of purpose. French nationals still in the…

Navy arrests leader of notorious pipeline vandalism syndicate “Idiot” and associate in Bayelsa

The Nigerian Navy has arrested two suspected pipeline vandals in Ekeramo Local Government AreaB of Bayelsa State.   Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.   According to the statement, a well-coordinated raid at Egbama-Angalabiri community led to the arrest of Godwin, also known…