Leaked Document Exposes British Intelligence-Backed NGO’s Surveillance of Pan-African Voices Including West Africa Weekly
A British nonprofit with ties to intelligence agencies has accused pan-African voices, including West Africa Weekly (WAW), of spreading “anti-Western rhetoric” in their...
“This is Criminal”: Nigerians React to Akwa Ibom Governor Allocating N1.3bn for Unity Park Fencing, N20bn for Private Jet Maintenance
The Akwa Ibom State Government has allocated N1.3 billion to construct a perimeter fence around its Unity Park in Uyo, the state capital....
IGP Egbetokun’s Tenure Extension Overrides Nigeria’s Constitution, Legal Group Warns
The extension of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure has sparked criticism as many question its legality. Egbetokun turned 60 on September...
Explainer: Sharia Expansion in South-West Nigeria – Should Citizens be Concerned?
The practice of Sharia law in Nigeria, a secular and multi-religious country, has long been contentious. This debate has intensified with concerns about...
Tinubu Names 6 Public Institutions After Himself In Under 2 Years As President, What is Next?
Since assuming office in 2023, Nigeria’s 16th President, Bola Tinubu, has named six public institutions after himself. On May 29, 2025, Tinubu will...
ICYMI: Umahi Awards ₦252.89 Billion Abuja-Kaduna Road Contract to Firm with Inactive CAC Status
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has denied claims that the Abuja-Kaduna road project, worth ₦252.89 billion, was awarded to Infoquest Nigeria Limited....
Trump Reverses Several Biden Policies on First Day Back in Office
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on his first day back in office and reversedkey policies from Joe Biden’s administration. Trump targeted...
Nigerian Military, A Key U.S. Ally, ‘Mistakenly’ Killed Over 1,500 Civilians In The Last Decade
From 2014 to 2024, West Africa Weekly estimates that the Nigerian military has “mistakenly” killed at least 1,550 civilians. The latest incident occurred...
Over 60 Stampede Deaths Recorded During Palliative Distributions in Nigeria Under Tinubu’s Administration
Stampedes during palliative distributions in Nigeria have left many dead and injured. Since President Bola Tinubu took office on 29 May 2023, at...
Nigeria’s Security Agencies Under Tinubu Regime Unlawfully Arrest 17 Journalists, 87 Citizens In 2024
In 2024, Nigeria’s Security Agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), made headlines for all the wrong reasons, with a disturbing pattern of...
Max Air Suffers 2 Burst Tyres, 5 Mechanical Faults Between 2023 and 2024
Between 2023 and 2024, Max Air Limited has faced several safety incidents, including two burst tyres and five mechanical faults involving its aircraft....
‘Austrian Investment’: The Truth About Enugu Governor’s $100M Water Project Deal
On Monday, December 2, 2024, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State announced a $100 million (₦168.7 billion) foreign direct investment in water infrastructure....