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“This is Criminal”: Nigerians React to Akwa Ibom Governor Allocating N1.3bn for Unity Park Fencing, N20bn for Private Jet Maintenance
The Akwa Ibom State Government has allocated N1.3 billion to construct a perimeter fence around its Unity Park in Uyo, the state capital....
Lawrence Oyor’s “Favour” Becomes Most Streamed Nigerian Song Of 2025 On Spotify
Nigerian gospel minister Lawrence Oyor has taken the music scene by storm with his latest song, Favour, which has officially become the most...
Mali Secures $100 Million to Improve Access to Drinking Water
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit to help Mali enhance access to clean drinking water and strengthen water resource conservation....
Auction or Scam? Nigerians Question EFCC as Anti-Graft Agency Blames Internet Glitches
Nigerians have raised concerns over the transparency of the recently concluded online auction of forfeited vehicles by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
Teaching in Ruins: How Nigeria’s Education System Conditions Mediocrity
In the remote town of Zing Local Government Area (LGA) in Taraba State, the story of Zensi Primary School epitomises the systemic neglect...
Spotify’s $10 Billion Payout in 2024 Fuels Streaming’s Global Dominance
As the Grammy Awards approach, Spotify is making it clear that it has been instrumental in reshaping the global music industry. On Tuesday,...
DR Congo Calls on UN Security Council to Act Against Rwanda as M23 Attacks in Goma Kill Over 100
The Democratic Republic of Congo is demanding immediate action against Rwanda over the ongoing crisis in the eastern part of the country. The...
Morocco, Algeria, and Nigeria Land Favourable Draws in AFCON 2025, South Africa in “Group of Death”
The widely anticipated draws for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held yesterday in the capital city of Rabat. Host nation Morocco, Algeria,...
Ghana: President Mahama Appoints Special Envoy to AES, Strengthens Ties Amid Tension with ECOWAS
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has appointed Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as Special Envoy to the Sahel States Alliance (AES), signalling a more substantial...
Mali Begins Seizing Gold Stock at Barrick Gold Site Amid Stricter Mining Rules
According to a memo obtained by Reuters, Mali’s government has begun seizing gold stock at Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto site. Officials reportedly enforced the...
France Hands Over Abéché Military Base to Chad As Withdrawal Nears Completion
The Abéché military base in eastern Chad was officially handed over to the Chadian army on Saturday as France withdrew troops. The transfer...
China Pledges $130m to Nigeria, Other African Countries to Strengthen Military and Police Forces
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has announced that his country will provide Nigeria and other African nations ¥1 billion (approximately $130 million) to...