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Ghana’s National Elections: Lessons for Nigeria and Others
If democracy were only about elections, the Ghanaians have given us a stellar example of it in sub-Saharan Africa. Like the United States,...
Mali Issues Arrest Warrant For CEO Of Canadian Gold Company Barrick Gold Over Financial Violations
The Economic and Financial Pole of Mali has issued an arrest warrant for Dennis Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation, and Cheick...
Despite Condemning Military-led Transition in The Sahel, France President Macron Welcomes Al-Qaeda’s Takeover in Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron has hailed the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria on Sunday and welcomed the takeover by Al-Qaeda-linked groups,...
Troops Intercept 174 Able-Bodied Nigerians Crossing to Niger Republic
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 4 in Diffa, Republic of Niger, have intercepted 174 unarmed, able-bodied Nigerian...
Bill to Stop Multiple Budgets, Late Submission Under Review in Nigerian House of Reps
The House of Representatives is reviewing two constitutional amendment bills to reform Nigeria’s budgetary process to ensure timeliness and limit supplementary budgets. The...
Atiku Calls For Transparency, Fairness in NASS Deliberation on Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to ensure transparency and fairness...
2024 FIFA Puskás Award: Four Africans Hoping To Emulate Mohamed Salah and End Continental 7-Year Wait
The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony will occur in January 2025, with a record four Africans vying for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award....
Illegal Oil Bunkering Cannot Stop in Nigeria – Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo
Following his release from detention, investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has alleged deep-seated collusion between security agencies and illegal oil bunkers, warning that illegal...
Historic Move: Chad and Senegal Announce Termination Of French Military Presence On Their Soil
Chad and Senegal have announced the termination of French military presence on their soil, marking another blow to France’s diminishing influence in Africa....
Ghana: Direct Flights Between Kumasi and London Gatwick to Begin December 3
In collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines, the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) will operate direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kumasi Prempeh I...
Notorious Liberian Warlord Prince Johnson Dies at 72
Liberian warlord, senator Prince Johnson has died at the age of 72. Johnson was a notorious figure in Liberia’s civil wars from 1989...
Enugu Governor’s ₦971bn Budget for 2025 86% Higher than 2024, Despite Several Incomplete Projects
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a ₦971 billion budget proposal for 2025 to the State House of Assembly. The presentation...