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Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Nigerians To Embrace Farming To Alleviate Economic Hardship
The Sultan of Sokoto and president general of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to...
Military ‘Pause’ On Gaza Road Triggers Political Dispute
The Israeli military’s decision to implement a daily “tactical pause” for humanitarian aid along a key Gaza route has ignited a political dispute....
Again, Peter Obi Raises Concern Over Rise in Insecurity
Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity across Nigeria, highlighting recent incidents that underscore the...
Police Deny Unlawful Detention Of #EndSARS Protesters Despite Evidence Of Incarceration
The Nigeria Police Force has claimed none of the #EndSARS protesters arrested during the October 2020 demonstration against police brutality and extrajudicial killings...
Enugu Rangers Crowned 2023/24 NPFL Champions
Enugu Rangers have clinched the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title following a decisive 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance on Sunday at...
Apple Joins AI Icon Race With Ambiguous New Siri Logo
Last week marked an exciting development for the AI community as Apple joined the long-standing competition among tech giants like Google, OpenAI, Anthropic,...
AfDB Launches Debt Managers’ Initiative as 13 African Nations Face Debt Distress
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has inaugurated the African Debt Managers Initiative Network (ADMIN) to address growing debt challenges in Africa. This move...
Nigeria’s Inflation Soars to 33.95% in May 2024 – NBS
Nigeria’s inflation rate has surged to 33.95% in May 2024, up from 33.69% in April, according to the latest data from the National...
Israel Announces Daily Pause In Southern Gaza Route To Allow Entry Of Aid
The Israeli military has announced a daily “tactical pause of military activity” along a critical route in southern Gaza to facilitate the entry...
Cholera Outbreak: What You Need To Know To Stay Safe, Prevent Spread
Cholera is rising, with 10 states contributing to 90 per cent of its burden, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
Unidentified Aircrafts Flying Over Aso Rock, Restricted Airspaces Raise Security Concerns
A memo exclusively obtained by West Africa Weekly shows that aircraft fly over restricted airspaces, specifically over the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Experts...
2025 Grammy Awards: No New Categories, But 10 Rule Tweaks
For the first time in four years, the Recording Academy hasn’t added new categories for the 67th annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February...