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Missing ₦210tn: Nigerian Senate Rejects NNPCL’s Retreat Excuse, Gives 10-Day Ultimatum to Appear Before Probe Panel
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Thursday failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, which is probing alleged...
UK Forensic Workstation Donation to Nigeria’s ICPC Sparks Spyware Fears and Public Backlash
A recent donation by the British High Commission to Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has ignited public controversy and online debate, following...
As Nigerians Struggle, 2027 Campaign Billboards for Tinubu Spread Nationwide
As gunshots ring through the outskirts of Abuja and people die from hunger across Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s glowing face smiles down...
A Legacy of Looting: How West African Politicians Steal from the Poor to Enrich Their Children
From the crumbling schools in Nigeria to the dilapidated hospitals of Freetown and the overcrowded slums of Accra, the people of West Africa...
Reactions as 100% Hike in Driver’s Licence, Number Plate Fees Takes Effect in Nigeria
The 100% hike in the cost of driver’s licences and vehicle number plates has officially taken effect across Nigeria, following a directive from...
EU Begins Talks with Niger to Mend Strained Relations
Niger and the European Union appear to be entering a new phase in their diplomatic relationship after months of tension. On Tuesday, June...
Lagos Government Denies Demolition of Obi’s Brother’s Property But Offers No Answers, No Accountability
The Lagos State Government has denied any involvement in the recent demolition of a property belonging to the younger brother of Peter Obi....
Kenyan President Ruto Signs Finance Bill 2025 Into Law Hours After Deadly Protests Leave 16 Dead
Kenyan President William Ruto has officially signed the Finance Bill 2025 into law. The signing came hours after the first anniversary of the...
Mali and Russia Sign Strategic Agreements in Gold, Energy, and Agriculture Sector
Mali has signed agreements with Russia toward economic transformation following a high-level meeting between Malian Minister of Economy and Finance, Alousséni Sanou, and...
Burkina Faso to Recover $59 Million Lost to Public Sector Corruption
The government of Burkina Faso, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has vowed to take firm action to recover over 33 billion CFA francs...
In Africa, Steal a Phone and Die — Steal Billions, Gain Power
In many parts of Africa today, justice wears two faces. One is swift, brutal, and unforgiving, reserved for the poor. The other is...
Vote for Me, I’ll Fix Nigerian Schools — But My Kids Will Never Use Them
In a nation where university strikes have become as routine as public holidays, and where dilapidated classrooms are the norm rather than the...