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AES States Accelerate Creation of True Confederation Economic Space
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is witnessing the early fruits of its ambitious drive toward deeper economic integration, as member nations accelerate...
NiMet Alerts Nigerians to Thunderstorms and Dangerous Winds
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a fresh weather alert warning of thunderstorms and strong winds expected across several parts of the country....
Ghana Football Association Suspends Matches After Player’s Murder
The Ghanaian football community has been thrown into mourning after a young footballer was shot and killed in an armed attack at his...
Benin Votes for New President as Main Opposition Candidate Is Barred and Voter Apathy Threatens Turnout
Voters in Benin will head to the polls on Sunday, April 12, 2026, to elect a new president in a race that has...
Tinubu’s Kenya Comparison Raises Questions as Nigerians Earn Far Less Despite Rising Fuel Costs
The backlash that greeted President Bola Tinubu’s “thank God” moment in Yenagoa on Thursday has taken a sharper turn after a fresh round...
Nigeria’s Electoral Body Under Fire as INEC Chairman Faces Allegations of Digital Footprint Linked to Pro-Tinubu Political Perception
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations circulating on social media linking its Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, to a purported...
World Bank Praise for Tinubu Reforms Collides With 63 Percent Poverty Reality in Nigeria
Nigeria’s economic direction under President Bola Tinubu is marked by worsening living conditions, rising poverty, and expanding debt exposure. The latest Nigeria Development...
How the EU Uses Traineeships to Quietly Build Networks, Access, and Long-Term Influence in Nigeria
The traineeship programme run by the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS is often portrayed as a professional opportunity for young graduates....
Zimbabwe’s Plan to Scrap Presidential Elections Sparks Fears of a ‘Slow Coup’
Fears are growing in opposition circles in Zimbabwe that the ruling Zanu‑PF party is making a new grab for power as it presses...
US Evacuates Staff From Nigeria, Declares 23 States No-Go Zones Under Tinubu’s Watch
The United States government has ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and their families from its embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security...
Côte d’Ivoire Ends Customs Visas for Sahel Neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso Amid Trade Route Shifts
Côte d’Ivoire has moved decisively to overhaul its customs procedures with Mali and Burkina Faso, immediately removing the long-standing visa requirement on export...
Kwara Governor Installs Giant Horse Sculpture as Bandits Turn Villages Into Ghost Towns
A giant horse sculpture has been installed in front of the Kwara State Government House in Ilorin, sparking outrage among residents who question...