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Nigeria’s Esther Nworgu Sets New Paralympic Record in Women Powerlifting
Nigeria’s Esther Nworgu has set a new Paralympic record in the women’s up to 41kg powerlifting event. Nworgu lifted 112kg on her second...
Corps Members’ Allowance Will Increase Once FG Implements New Minimum Wage – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced plans to increase the monthly stipends for corps members once the federal government implements the...
Niger Slashes Healthcare Costs by 50 Per Cent, Offers Free Childbirth Services
Healthcare costs in Niger’s public health facilities have been reduced by 50 per cent, with childbirth services now being offered free of charge,...
From N70 Billion To N1 Trillion: Oando’s Market Value Rises In Tinubu’s First Year As President
In President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, Oando Plc—led by his nephew Wale Tinubu—has seen its market value skyrocket from N74 billion...
Yobe State Buries 34 Victims Killed by Boko Haram
The Yobe State government, led by Deputy Governor Idi Barde-Gubana, has held funeral prayers for 34 people who were killed in an attack...
“I’m Not Running” – Briton Accused of Trying To Topple Tinubu Replies Police
A British citizen, Andrew Wynne, who was accused by the Nigerian Police Force of scheming to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, has denied...
Nigeria Becomes Third-Largest Debtor to World Bank’s IDA, Overtakes India
Nigeria has ranked third among the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) debtors. The country’s debt increased by $2.2 billion, from $14.3 billion...
NLC Demands Immediate Reversal of Fuel Price Hike, Calls for Release of Protesters
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the fuel price hike, the release of those arrested during the #EndBadGovernance...
FIBA U18: South Africa Denies Nigeria’s Under-18 Basketball Team Visa
South African government has denied visas to Nigeria’s national under-18 basketball team, preventing them from participating in the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket tournament,...
Ugandan Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Set on Fire by Ex-Boyfriend in Kenya
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is in critical condition in a Kenyan hospital, after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her...
PIDOM: Nigeria Police Force Declares David Hundeyin Wanted
The Nigerian Police Force has declared West Africa Weekly Editor-in-Chief, David Hundeyin wanted in connection with the prosecution of Isaac Bristol, accused by...
D’Tigress Tops FIBA Africa Women’s Rankings Following Historic Olympic Performance
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has asserted its dominance in African basketball, securing the number one spot in the FIBA Africa Women’s Rankings....