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Nigerian Government Under Fire for Weak Response to U.S. Visa Restrictions
The Nigerian government is under fire for its perceived weak and directionless response to the United States’ recent decision to significantly reduce visa...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Launch Regional Criminal Court to Tackle War Crimes and Human Rights Abuses
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—members of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), have officially announced the creation of the Sahel Regional Criminal and...
Poison for Sale: DIY Concoctions Flood Nigeria’s Markets As Regulatory Bodies Turn a Blind Eye
A dangerous wave of do-it-yourself (DIY) concoctions is sweeping across Nigeria, promoted through social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. From homemade...
Fired LASU Dean Accused of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct – Victims Speak
The Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council has approved the dismissal of Professor Olatunji Tajudeen Fasasi Abanikannada, the Dean of the School of...
CSS States May Boycott UEMOA Over Alleged Obstruction of Power Rotation by President Ouattara
Tensions are rising within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) ahead of its ministerial meeting scheduled for July 11, as the...
Cedi@60: Bank of Ghana Vows to Keep Currency Stable, Sustain Economic Stability
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the value of the cedi and building public confidence in the national...
Malian Court Jails Former Minister Cissoko Over Presidential Jet Scandal; Others Sentenced in Absentia
The Special Assize Court in Bamako has delivered its long-awaited verdict on Tuesday in the high-profile case surrounding the controversial acquisition of a...
Ghana Sets Up Anti-Gold Smuggling Task Force to Recover Billions in Lost Revenue
Ghana has launched a national task force to combat gold smuggling and recover billions of dollars lost to the illicit trade. President John...
Tinubu Yet to Appoint Ambassadors as Nigeria Faces Diplomatic Setbacks Amid U.S. and UAE Visa Restrictions
Nearly two years after recalling Nigeria’s ambassadors worldwide, President Bola Tinubu has yet to appoint replacements, leaving the country without formal diplomatic representation...
From APC Chairman to Aviation Boss: Ganduje’s ‘Health’ Resignation Clears Path for FAAN Appointment by Tinubu
Former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has officially assumed his new role as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority...
UAE Imposes Stricter Visa Rules on Nigerians Hours After U.S. New Visa Entry Limits
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new visa restrictions just hours after the United States unveiled tougher non-immigrant visa rules for Nigerian...
Nigerian Govt Opens Exclusive Passport Office for Senior Officials as Nigerians Endure Delays
The Nigerian Federal Government inaugurated a new passport front office in Abuja on Tuesday, exclusively for senior public officials. At the same time,...