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“Mini Cages” – Nigerians Criticise Politicians Substandard Construction and Renovation of Public Schools
Nigerians have criticised the substandard conditions of many public school facilities renovated or constructed by politicians across the country, describing them as “mini...
26 Travellers Killed in Borno Bomb Blast as Boko Haram Escalates Attacks
At least 26 people were killed on Monday when two vehicles struck an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Kala-Balge to Gamboru-Ngala road...
Nigeria Immigration and Interior Ministry Ignore Media Inquiries on US Convicted Child Rapist Frank Avbel’s Entry into Nigeria
Ikoyi Marriage Registrar Mrs Onwurah Ogochuckwu, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), and the Ministry of Interior has ignored West Africa Weekly‘s media inquiry...
Court Stops Emefiele’s Attempt to Reclaim Forfeited 753 Duplexes and Apartments in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application filed by former Governor of the Central...
Denmark Reaffirms Support for Burkina Faso, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Denmark has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso. Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo received Nygaard Markussen, Denmark’s Special Representative for the...
Support for Burkinabè Captain Traoré Grows Worldwide Amid Anti-Imperialist Struggle
The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has received massive international support for his firm stance against imperialism and his vision for...
JAMB Defends 6:30am Reporting Time Despite Safety Concerns and Public Outcry
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has defended its procedures, insisting that examinations officially start at 8:00 a.m., not 6:00 a.m. This...
Remo Stars Clinch First League Title in 15 Years
Remo Stars have won their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title after a dramatic 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, with...
Togo: Port of Lomé Records Modest Growth in 2024 Amid Regional Competition, Strengthens Position as West Africa’s Trade Hub
The Port of Lomé, Togo’s principal maritime gateway, reported a modest growth in total cargo throughput for 2024, reaching 30.64 million tonnes—up from...
Niger Acquires Advanced Turkish Aksungur Drones to Improve Aerial Surveillance, Strike Capabilities
The Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) has acquired Turkish-made Aksungur drones to enhance their aerial surveillance and strike capabilities, military officials confirmed. As part...
Tinubu Plots to Fracture Northern Unity, Sow Ethno-religious Resentments, Forge Kwankwaso Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections – Umar Sani
Emerging intelligence suggests President Bola Tinubu is formulating strategies to dismantle northern political unity ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. According to Umar...
The Creation of a Republican Monster by France-Afrique and the Lack of Patriotism in Benin
For the informed observer, it is clear that France did not want to grant, and has not actually granted, independence to any country...