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Malian President Assimi Goïta to Visit Russia for High-Level Talks with President Putin
Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, is set to make an official visit to Russia from June 22 to 26, according to reports...
Goïta’s Tenure as CSS Chair Under Spotlight as Mali Prepares to Host Upcoming Summit of Heads of States
Mali is set to host a landmark Summit of Heads of State of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) in the coming days,...
Niger Strengthens Army with Over 56 New Vehicles, Riot Gear, and Ammunition to Boost Anti-Terror Operations
The Government of Niger has delivered a significant consignment of military and security equipment to its armed forces. The handover, which took place...
Despite Anticipating Fall of Sahel, Nigerian Defence Chief Advocates Copying Burkina Faso Defence Strategy
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called for the mobilisation of vigilante forces in Benue State under military supervision,...
Like Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Togo Suspends RFI and France 24 Broadcasts Over “Biased Coverage”
Togo has announced a three-month suspension of broadcasts by French media outlets Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24. The decision, confirmed in...
Nigeria: INEC Headquarters Flag-Off Takes Priority Over Benue Killings in Tinubu’s Schedule
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially flagged off the design and construction of a new Independent National Electoral Commission...
Prompt Visit Needed, Not Future Dates That Look Like State Visit –Obi Tells Tinubu
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently visit communities devastated by recent disasters in...
DStv May Introduce Weekly Subscriptions In Nigeria
Nigerians could soon enjoy weekly DStv subscription plans. MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, is currently testing the short-term payment model in Uganda...
Tinubu Commissions Greater Abuja Water Supply Network as Benue Mourns Massacre Victims
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Project, expanding water access to over two million residents in the Federal...
“I Will Adjust my Schedule” – Tinubu to Visit Benue After Criticism Over Silence on Yelewata Mass Killings
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his planned visit to Kaduna State and will instead travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025,...
Burkina Faso Nationalises Five Gold Mines
Burkina Faso has completed the nationalisation of five gold mining assets as part of its broader push to gain control over the country’s...
Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Habitual Lack of Compassion Over Benue, Niger Tragedies
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, warning that Nigeria is trapped in a cycle of...