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Human Rights Lawyer Seeks Probe of Extra-Judicial Killings of Alleged TVC’s Arsonists, After Suspended-Sanwoolu Aide’s Statements
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has called for a thorough investigation into allegations of extra-judicial killings following a shocking confession by Wale Ajetunmobi,...
One Year After Commissioning, Enugu’s Water Galleries Remain Abandoned with Dry Taps
One year after the commissioning of water galleries by the Enugu State government, residents have reported that many of the projects have been...
Niger Clarifies It Ordered Recall of EU Ambassador Over Sovereignty Violations
The Niger government has clarified that the recall of the European Union (EU) ambassador to Niger, Salvador Pinto Da França, was initiated by...
Abidjan-Lagos Transnational Coastal Highway Project to Link 5 West African Countries After Completion
The Abidjan-Lagos transnational coastal highway project, spanning 1,028 kilometres, has reached its final planning stage, with construction set to begin in 2026 and...
Niger Authorities Ban Export of Grey Cement
The Nigerien government has officially banned the export of CEM II 32.5 R grey cement, according to an order signed by the Ministry...
Nigerian Doctor Calls Out Air France for Discrimination During Flight Delay in Paris
Fathia Omoologo (real name withheld), a Nigerian doctor with Canadian residency, has called out Air France for discrimination during a flight delay. She...
Zambia Considers Constructing $900 Million Coal Power Plant Following Hydropower Failure Crises
Zambia is considering a proposal to construct a $900 million coal-fired power plant to address severe electricity shortages caused by declining hydropower generation....
Mali’s Cotton Production Expected to Drop By 17% in 2024/25 After Reclaiming First Spot In 2023
Mali has reaffirmed its dominance as the leading cotton producer in the CFA zone for the 2023/2024 agricultural campaign, surpassing Benin with a...
TP Mazembe Earns ₦999M After Shocking Victory Over Moroccan Hosts in CAF Women’s Champions League Final
TP Mazembe pulled a stunning upset in the African Women’s Champions League final on Saturday, defeating tournament hosts FAR Rabat 1-0 to claim...
Village Chief, 14 Others Abducted by Bandits in Kaduna
Bandits have reportedly attacked Ungwan Babangida village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting the village head, Babangida Sojiji, and 14...
Ghana Inaugurates 97 km Tema-Mpakadan Rail Linking Ghana to Burkina Faso, Opening Access to the Sea
President Nana Akufo-Addo has commissioned the 97-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan railway line, a transformative infrastructure project that marks the first phase of the Ghana-Burkina Faso...
Niger Bans Export of Metal Scraps to Optimise Country’s Resources
Niger has announced a ban on the export of scrap metals, according to a decree issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry...