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Burkina Faso Names Avenue After Ghana’s Ex-President Jerry Rawlings to Honour Ties with Thomas Sankara
Authorities in Burkina Faso have named an avenue in the capital, Ouagadougou, after former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings in recognition of his...
Niger Revokes Tax Incentives for Dangote Cement and KAO Ciment Over Unfulfilled Investment Commitments
The Nigerien government has withdrawn tax and customs benefits previously granted to Dangote Cement Niger SA and KAO Ciment SAS, citing the companies’...
Senegal Pledges Full Support to Burkina Faso in Fight Against Terrorism
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has pledged his country’s full support to Burkina Faso in its ongoing battle against terrorism during...
Mali Signs Fuel Deal With Niger, Cutting Reliance On Algerian Imports
Niger and Mali have signed a series of agreements to secure a stable and regular fuel supply for northern Mali, reducing the country’s...
Enugu South Urban Constituency Remains Without Representation As Court Jails Elected LP Lawmaker Bright Ngene Over 2017 Community Dispute
Two years after the 2023 general elections, the Enugu South Urban Constituency remains without a representative in the Enugu State House of Assembly,...
Concerned Nigerians Group Condemns DSS Over Ridiculous Arraignment of NANS President, Atiku Isah
A civil society organisation, the Concerned Nigerians Group, has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) over the “distressing” detention and ridiculous arraignment...
Nigeria: Simon Ekpa Arraigned On Terrorism Charges in Finland
Finnish-Nigerian, Simon Ekpa, is facing terrorism-related charges in Finland, over alleged incitement of violence linked to the Biafra Separatist movement. The National Prosecution...
Burkina Faso Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreements with Turkey to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Burkina Faso has signed two significant cooperation agreements with the Republic of Turkey, signalling a strengthened alliance between the two nations. The signing...
Despite Missing Student Incident, JAMB Again Fixes UTME Resits for 6AM
The safety of students writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been scrutinised following fresh reports of early morning exam schedules for...
From Snake Swallowing ₦36m to UTME Technical Glitch: Pressure Mounts for JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede to Resign
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, is facing mounting calls for his resignation following his admission to technical...
South Africa Beats Nigeria 1-0 to Reach AFCON U-20 Final
South Africa’s U-20 national team has qualified for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nigeria’s...
US Court Slashes Defamation Award to Ghanaian Journalist Anas Aremeyaw from $18m to $500
A US court has reduced the $18 million defamation award granted to Ghanaian journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas to just $500. In March, the...