History Made as Namibia Inaugurates First Female President Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibia made history on Friday as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as the country’s first female president, marking a new chapter in the nation’s leadership. Her inauguration, attended by heads...
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Unity Bank Fraud: An Unfolding Story Of Nigerian Corporate Malfeasance
Thomas Akoh Etuh is a very rich man. He is the Chairman at Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc and Founder of the TAK group...
FOIA: CIA Confirms Nigeria’s Sitting President Tinubu as its Active Asset
The Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, on Monday confirmed that Nigeria’s sitting President, Bola Tinubu, is its active asset. This was revealed at the...
FG Terminates Realignment Of Lagos-Calabar Highway Realignment Due To Submarine Cables
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it will no longer embark on the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway realignment. This was disclosed...
Nigeria’s FG Launches Bill Gates-Funded GMO Maize Variety, Names It TELA Maize
Nigeria’s federal government has launched the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) maize variety named TELA, stating it is an effort to strengthen and boost...
“Obenesu Crescent”: An Excerpt From ‘Breaking Point’ by David Hundeyin
It was March 2021 and I was back in Accra, fresh from my Ivorian adventure. Ndi and Ralph had fallen out over something...
BEWARE: Scammer Using David Hundeyin’s Name To Promote Investment Scam
A scammer is on a rampage using the name of Investigative Journalist and West Africa Weekly founder David Hundeyin, to promote an investment...
Manuel Akanji: Manchester City Defender’s Mission to Support Nigerian Kids, and His Love for Burna Boy
Nigerian-Swiss defender Manuel Obafemi Akanji, known for his role at Manchester City, is making a splash on social media once again. A key...
Is Napoli showing interest in the European Super League?
In the wake of a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the European Union, the contentious European Super League (ESL) has resurfaced,...
Nigerians Question Quick Resumption of Operations at Gokana 3 Days After Explosion
The Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) has resumed operations just three days after an explosion rocked a section of the pipeline along the Bodo-Bonny road...
Austin Faani’s Red Alert Launches With USA Tour
Nigerian filmmaker Austin Faani has kicked off the U.S. tour of his latest movie, Red Alert, a gripping tale that dives deep into...
Burkina Faso: Traoré to Inauguarate New Cement Fatory in Laongo, Meets Key Stakeholders in Plateau-Central Region
President Ibrahim Traoré will inaugurate a new cement factory in Laongo, the Société Industrielle Sino-Burkina de Ciments SA (CISINOB), on Thursday, March 20,...
M23 Rebels Seize Another Town in Eastern DR Congo, Ignoring Ceasefire Calls
M23 rebels have moved further into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaching the outskirts of Walikale on Wednesday. This comes just a...
Wahala Group Calls Fubara’s Suspension “Coup-de-soul” Says it is Unconstitutional and Tinubu is a Dictator
In an unprecedented move that has left many scratching their heads, President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State,...
Dangote Refinery Halts Naira Sales Despite NNPC’s Denial of Naira-for-Crude Contract Cancellation
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in naira, citing challenges in balancing crude oil purchase obligations with sales...
Fubara’s Suspension: Dictatorship or Democracy?
President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a six-month emergency in Rivers State has triggered a nationwide debate. Opposition figures, legal scholars, and civil society...
CSS Member States Leave La Francophonie, Call It a “Remote-Controlled Political Instrument”
The three-member states of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS)—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—have announced their withdrawal from the International Organization of La...
Selective Outrage? Timaya’s Tweet Sparks Debate On Insecurity And Government Double Standards
Nigerian singer Timaya has found himself at the centre of a heated debate after tweeting about the insecurity in his home state, Bayelsa....
Tinubu Awards Another Mega Project to Long-Time Ally Chagoury Despite Corruption Allegations, Contradicting Seyi Tinubu’s Claims
President Bola Tinubu has once again awarded a multi-million-dollar project to his longtime ally, Gilbert Chagoury, raising further concerns over the government’s procurement...
Rising Costs Hit Abia, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers Residents Hard As Citizens Struggle To Make Ends Meet
Nigerians across the country are grappling with skyrocketing living costs, driven by a hike in fuel prices that has triggered sharp increases in...
Tinubu Faces Lawsuit For ‘Unlawful’ Appointment Of NiMet DG
A lawsuit has been filed against Nigeria’s controversial President, Bola Tinubu, for assenting to the appointment of Charles Anosike, the Director-General of Nigerian...
“Obenesu Crescent”: An Excerpt From ‘Breaking Point’ by David Hundeyin
It was March 2021 and I was back in Accra, fresh from my Ivorian adventure. Ndi and Ralph had fallen out over something...
Raphael Adebayo: If Six-Year-Old Kids Can Defend Their Families in Mexico, Why Can’t Nigerians?
A few days ago, I declared that it was time for Nigeria to legalize and democratize access to firearms and ammunition so that...
Unity Bank Fraud: An Unfolding Story Of Nigerian Corporate Malfeasance
Thomas Akoh Etuh is a very rich man. He is the Chairman at Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc and Founder of the TAK group...
Bola Ahmed Tinubu: From Drug Lord To Presidential Candidate
“The 1990s were a crazy time.” – John Kelly, White House chief of staff 2017 – 2019...
Nigeria’s “Danfo” Airline And The NCAA’s Dance With Death
On Sunday May 7, 2023, a Boeing 737-400 prepared to take off from Yola Airport on a scheduled local service to Nnamdi...
Following Yesterday’s Story, The NCAA Has Finally Suspended Max Air’s 737 Fleet
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has responded decisively to yesterday’s exclusive report on West Africa Weekly, which spotlighted alarming safety and procedural breaches at Max Air...
Burkina Faso: Government Tightens Firearm Acquisition Regulations
The Burkinabè government has reinforced regulations governing the acquisition and possession of firearms. A new decree, adopted during the Council of Ministers on...
Hundeyin Condemns National Assembly’s ‘Nonsensical Voice Vote’ Approval of Rivers’ State of Emergency Declaration
Journalist and West Africa Weekly Editor-in-Chief David Hundeyin has raised concerns over the approval process for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state of emergency...
National Assembly Bows to Akpabio and Abass’ Pressure, Approves Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers
The National Assembly has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State despite widespread controversy over the process used...
Deadly Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Accident Caused by CNG-Powered Dangote Truck Brake Failure, Several Vehicles Burnt
A deadly accident occurred at Kugbo Hill, near Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road, on Wednesday, March 19, after a Compressed Natural Gas...
Nigerians Question Quick Resumption of Operations at Gokana 3 Days After Explosion
The Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) has resumed operations just three days after an explosion rocked a section of the pipeline along the Bodo-Bonny road...
Austin Faani’s Red Alert Launches With USA Tour
Nigerian filmmaker Austin Faani has kicked off the U.S. tour of his latest movie, Red Alert, a gripping tale that dives deep into...
