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Malian Court Jails Former Minister Cissoko Over Presidential Jet Scandal; Others Sentenced in Absentia
The Special Assize Court in Bamako has delivered its long-awaited verdict on Tuesday in the high-profile case surrounding the controversial acquisition of a...
Chinese Box Office Hit ‘Ne Zha 2’ Gets English-Language Release From A24 This August
A24 is bringing the English-language version of China’s blockbuster animated film Ne Zha 2 to U.S. theatres on August 22, with Oscar-winning actress...
Tinubu Yet to Appoint Ambassadors as Nigeria Faces Diplomatic Setbacks Amid U.S. and UAE Visa Restrictions
Nearly two years after recalling Nigeria’s ambassadors worldwide, President Bola Tinubu has yet to appoint replacements, leaving the country without formal diplomatic representation...
Nigerians Demand Transparency Over Withheld Signed Tax Laws Under Tinubu Following ₦5 Million Bank Reporting Rule
Weeks after President Bola Tinubu signed four major tax reform bills into law, the Nigerian public is still waiting for the official release...
Nigerian Banks to Report Accounts With Over ₦5 Million in Monthly Transactions to FIRS From 2026 Under Tinubu’s Tax Reform
From January 2026, banks in Nigeria will be required to report all customer accounts with monthly transactions exceeding ₦5 million to the Federal...
U.S. Embassy in Nigeria Begins Mandatory Social Media Checks for Visa Applicants
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a new visa requirement mandating that all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas...
Khaleej Times Report on “Starvation Crisis in Nigeria” Misleads Readers, Links Trump’s Aid Cuts to Unrelated Flood, Hunger
A recent report by the Khaleej Times claiming that Trump’s aid cuts have triggered a “starvation crisis in Nigeria” is inaccurate and misleading....
From Q4 2023 to Q1 2025: Lagos State Tops Domestic Debt Chart with ₦874bn, as Jigawa Shrinks to ₦1bn
Despite generating the highest internally generated revenue in Nigeria, Lagos State continues to lead the country in domestic debt, with its burden standing...
4 Years After Losing Accreditation, Burkina Faso’s August 4 Stadium Receives CAF Hosting Approval
Burkina Faso’s Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou has officially been approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), a significant milestone for Burkinabè...
Nigerian Filmmaker Kachi Benson Wins Emmy for Heartfelt Ballet Documentary ‘Madu’
Nigerian filmmaker Kachi Benson has clinched the 2025 Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary for his work on Madu, a Disney...
Africa World Airlines Launches Direct Accra-Ouagadougou Flights, Boosts Connectivity with Sahel Region
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially launched its new direct flight route between Accra, Ghana and Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. The...
Fast Fashion’s Dumping Ground: How West Africa Is Drowning in Second-Hand Clothing Waste
Every week, massive shipping containers filled with used clothing arrive at West African ports, including Accra, Lagos, and Dakar. Market traders eagerly unpack...