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Nigeria Extends Condolences to Ghana After Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of Top Officials
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended heartfelt condolences to Ghana following a tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday that claimed the lives of...
ICYMI: Rwanda Confirms Deal to Take U.S. Deportees Despite Backlash On Trump Deportation Policy
Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 migrants from the United States, part of a controversial deal struck with President Donald Trump’s...
Kano Transport Commissioner Ibrahim Namadi Resigns Following Probe Into Surety Role For Suspected Drug Baron
Kano State Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, has officially resigned from his position after the State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, received the report...
Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Environment, 6 Others Confirmed Dead In Military Helicopter Crash
Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed and six others have died in a military helicopter crash en...
5% Fuel Tax: Tinubu’s Administration Keeps Inventing New Ways to Punish Nigerians
A new fuel surcharge under the 2025 Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) could push petrol and diesel prices even higher next year, adding...
Tinubu’s Revenue Push Is Driving Up Import Prices Through Inflated Customs Valuations
Despite the suspension of the controversial 4 per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) import charge, Nigerian importers continue to face skyrocketing costs at the nation’s...
Namibia to Take Majority Control In All New Mines With 51% Ownership Policy
Namibia will require a 51% ownership stake in all new mining operations established on Namibian soil. This is a step toward resource nationalism...
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Arrives In Niger For Strategic Talks
Niger is hosting a key diplomatic event today as Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, arrives in Niamey...
Mali: Four Moroccan Truck Drivers Freed After Months In Captivity
After nearly seven months in captivity, four Moroccan truck drivers have been safely released due to a joint operation between Malian and Moroccan...
Nigeria: Aviation Unions Threaten Strike, Airspace Shutdown On Friday Over Unpaid Salaries
Nigeria’s airspace may face a complete shutdown by Friday following a joint strike notice issued by major aviation unions over unpaid salary adjustments....
Mali Receives New Military Equipment To Strengthen National Defence
Mali has received a new shipment of military equipment for the Armed Forces of Mali (FAMa). The delivery, which arrived in the capital,...
Burkina Faso Launches National Prison Labor Program to Reduce Sentences and Promote Reintegration
Burkina Faso has launched the National Initiative for Community Service Work (TIG), a programme offering eligible inmates reduced sentences in exchange for labour-intensive...