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NYSC Debunks Rumour on N70,000 Minimum Wage Upgrade Directive
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it has directed corps members to upgrade their accounts...
At Least 94 Dead and Over 137,000 Displaced by Floods in Niger – Humanitarian Minister
At least 94 people have died and more than 137,000 have been affected by floods following heavy rains that hit Niger since June,...
Liberia’s House Speaker Seeks Joint Committee To Probe Allege Budget Alterations
Liberia’s House Speaker Fonati Koffa has announced plans to seek authority from the leadership of the House of Representatives to establish a joint...
“We Are Writing History And There Is No Room For Cowardice” – Captain Ibrahim Traoré
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, military President of Burkina Faso has urged youths from the 13 regions of the country not to be cowards but...
Sports Minister Advocates Federations’ Constitution Review After Olympics Disappointment
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has stated that there must be an overhauling of constitution governing sporting federations in Nigeria....
Despite Arrest Of Peaceful Protesters, Police Says It Cannot Apprehend All Criminals At Once
The Nigerian police has said it cannot apprehend all criminals at once. The force Public Relationship Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this while responding...
West Africa Weekly’s Founder, David Hundeyin, Rejects N800,000 Offer From Foreign NGO, Dialogue Earth, To Write Article Attacking Dangote Refinery
West Africa Weekly founder and multiple award-winning Investigative journalist, David Hundeyin has publicly rejected a $500 offer by an international NGO, Dialogue Earth,...
Nigeria’s Manufacturers’ Association Lament Over CBN’s Unsettled $2.4 Billion Forex Forward Contracts
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take urgent action regarding outstanding obligations related...
Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Extends Invitation To Chidimma Adetshina Following Controversial Miss South Africa Contest Withdrawal
Miss Universe Nigeria has officially invited Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina to participate in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competition. This invitation comes in...
Herdsmen Attack Ayati Village in Benue State for the Second Time in a Month, Killing Over 30
The Benue state government has confirmed that gunmen suspected to be herdsmen killed over 30 persons in Ayati village, Ukum Local Government Area...
Breaking: Passenger Plane Crashes in São Paulo, Brazil; 62 Feared Dead as Aircraft Hits Residential Area
A passenger plane carrying 62 people, including 58 passengers and four crew members, crashed on Friday in the city of Vinhedo, São Paulo...
Kano Government Files Fresh ₦57.4 Billion Fraud Charges Against Ex-Gov. Ganduje, 3 Others
The Kano State Government has filed new fraud charges against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, his Commissioner for Local Government, Murtala Garo, and two...