In 1989, as Liberia erupted into civil war and bloodshed swept across its cities, one Nigerian man made a choice that would define...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 11, 2025The Nigerian government is under fire for its perceived weak and directionless response to the United States’ recent decision to significantly reduce visa...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 10, 2025A dangerous wave of do-it-yourself (DIY) concoctions is sweeping across Nigeria, promoted through social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. From homemade...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 10, 2025Nearly two years after recalling Nigeria’s ambassadors worldwide, President Bola Tinubu has yet to appoint replacements, leaving the country without formal diplomatic representation...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 9, 2025The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to reduce its interventions in the foreign exchange market. While market-friendly...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 9, 2025The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Ajetsibogho Emami, also known as “Warri Kinsman,” in connection with a 414-kilogram drug seizure...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 8, 2025The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a nationwide strike across all federal universities following the federal government’s failure to pay...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 8, 2025From the streets to offices, restaurants, banks, hospitals, and hotels across Nigeria, a disturbing pattern has emerged. Those employed, the very people meant...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 7, 2025President Bola Tinubu has come under mounting criticism for embarking on back-to-back international trips, even as Nigeria continues to deal with relentless violence,...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 6, 2025Despite ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in Benue State, the state’s Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has sparked national outrage by attending the...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 6, 2025In a nation where faith holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, Nigeria’s religious spaces, including churches, mosques, and other places of worship, have...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 6, 2025After nearly three years of suspension on international transactions using naira-denominated debit cards, Nigerian banks have resumed these transactions, bringing relief to customers...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 4, 2025