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Senegal’s Prime Minister Sonko Accuses Ex-President Sall’s Official Of Holding Over 1 Trillion CFA In Corruption Scandal
The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has accused a senior official from former President Macky Sall’s administration of holding over 1 trillion...
Sanwo-Olu Seeks Court Order to Hinder EFCC from Post-Tenure Arrest or Prosecution
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor, due to leave office in 2027, has prayed to a Federal High Court in Abuja to restrain...
ICYMI: Court Halts JAMB’s Age Restriction Policy for University Admissions
The Delta State High Court in Warri has issued a temporary order preventing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) from enforcing its...
House of Reps Urges Nigerians to Lodge ‘Further Engagement’ After Alex Ikwechegh Assault Bolt Driver
The House of Representatives said it welcomes “further engagement” from Nigerians following its member, Alex Ikwechegh’s assault on Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver....
Mali Government Hosts Russian Delegation to Discuss Gold Refinery, Petroleum Supply, and Cotton Processing Plant
The President of the Transition Government, General Assimi GOÏTA, held a meeting with a Russian delegation on Monday. The discussions, attended by key...
Ghana Eyes Cheaper Fuel Import from Dangote Refinery, Aiming to Cut $400M Monthly European Imports
Ghana plans to source petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery once it operates at total capacity, potentially ending its $400 million monthly...
Northern Nigeria Enters Second Week of Blackout Following Power Line Failure
Northern Nigeria has faced a power outage for a week following a major line failure on October 22. The blackout was triggered by...
Three Chinese Nationals, Two Nigerians Arrested for Illegal Mining in Nasarawa Since 2021
Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals Development reported that three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians were arrested last week for illegal mining. The arrests...
Ademola Lookman, CAF 2024 Awards Nominee Ranks 14th on Ballon d’Or List
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has secured the 14th spot in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. The 26-year-old, who currently plays for Atalanta in...
South Africa’s Pick n Pay Exits Nigeria Over Inflation and Economic Challenges
South African retailer Pick n Pay will exit Nigeria by selling its 51 per cent stake in a joint venture with A.G. Leventis....
FCT Police Detains Lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh Over Assault on Bolt Driver
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained a federal lawmaker, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, at the Maitama Police Station for allegedly assaulting...
Abia and Akwa Ibom Govt to Rehabilitate Link Roads After Years of Abandonment
The governments of Abia and Akwa Ibom States have committed to a new partnership to rehabilitate key roadways linking the two neighbouring states....