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Youth-Led Protests Erupt in Togo Against Government Corruption, Abuse of Power, and Repression on President’s Birthday
On June 6, coinciding with President Faure Gnassingbé’s birthday, youth-led protests erupted across the capital and towns in Togo. The protests were sparked...
Chad Suspends Visas for US Citizens in Response to Trump’s Recent Travel Ban
Chad has announced the suspension of visa issuance to United States citizens, in a retaliatory move against a new U.S. travel ban signed...
Ghana Places INTERPOL Red Notice on Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, who is wanted for abuse of public office and corruption....
Tinubu’s Silence on Son’s Use of Presidential Jet Draws Contrast with Mongolian PM’s Resignation
President Bola Tinubu has been criticised over the apparent misuse of state resources following an incident where his son, Seyi Tinubu, was seen...
Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Dumps PDP Following West Africa Weekly’s Report
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), confirming...
NAFDAC Warns Against Dove Hand Soap, Deodorants Due to Risks to Reproductive Health and Unborn Children
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning Nigerians against using certain Dove-branded cosmetic...
AES and Malian Armed Forces Intensify Counter-Terror Operations Across Key Regions, Claim Major Victories
In recent weeks, there has been an increase in barbaric attacks targeting communities, towns, and military bases across Mali and the AES Confederation....
Nigerien Army Foils Planned Terrorist Attack Near Wanzarbé, Eliminates Militant Leaders in Early Strike
Nigerien troops thwarted a planned terrorist attack near the town of Wanzarbé on Wednesday, June 4, destroying armed militants reportedly gathering in the...
Field Check Shows Less Than 30km Completed on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Contrary to Official Claims
A recent independent investigation has revealed that the Federal Government’s claim of completing 30 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is not accurate....
We Spent $100 Million Trying To Win – Jason Njoku On IrokoTV
Years after betting big on Nigeria’s streaming market, IrokoTV’s co-founder and CEO, Jason Njoku, is taking a hard look back, acknowledging that the...
Malian Military Launches Airstrikes in Response to Terrorist Attack on its Tessit Base
A terrorist attack struck the Malian military base in Tessit, Gao Region, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The assault began around 3:00 PM...
Nigeria: INEC Blocking New Party Registrations – Rotimi Amaechi
Former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),...