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Tinubu Demanded Jonathan’s Resignation in 2014—Why Is He Still in Office While Schoolgirls Are Kidnapped and Violence Spreads Nationwide?
The presidency of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is going through one of its most severe moments as the worsening insecurity, controversies surrounding governance,...
Benin Extends Presidential Term to Seven Years in Major Constitutional Overhaul
Benin has approved a sweeping constitutional reform that extends the presidential mandate from five to seven years, marking one of the most significant...
Kebbi School Abductions Spark Outrage as Government Faces Accusations of Silence
For the families of the 25 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, the nightmare began long before...
President Tiani Makes Strategic Visit to Arlit Amid Uranium and Security Priorities
Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tiani has carried out a swift but high-stakes visit to Arlit, a key hub for the country’s uranium industry and...
Kenya Poised to Become Major Gold Producer After $5B Discovery
Kenya is poised for a major mineral boom after British firm Shanta Gold Kenya Limited announced a new underground gold discovery in western...
Marionette Festival Draws Crowds in Bamako Despite Jihadi Threats
Under a pale November sky, and despite weeks of fuel shortages that have stalled cars, shuttered schools, and darkened parts of the capital,...
Gabon Court Hands 20-Year Sentences to Ex-First Lady and Her Son
A special criminal court in Libreville has sentenced Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin to 20 years in prison after...
Mali Hosts First International Defense and Security Exhibition in Bamako
Mali has launched the first-ever International Defence and Security Exhibition of Bamako (BAMEX 2025), a major event that will bring together military, industrial,...
Tinubu Warns Against Misinformation, Sparking Debate Over Possible Social Media Restrictions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to be cautious about spreading misinformation online, warning that social media, while empowering, has also accelerated...
FCT Minister Knocked Off in Clash with Naval Officer
A Nigerian Navy Officer confronted the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and restricted him from accessing a property in the nation’s capital, sparking widespread...
Peter Obi Condemns Unpaid Allowances for Super Eagles, Calls It “Disgraceful”
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the federal government over reports that the Super Eagles are being owed allowances, describing the situation...
After Grammy Snub, Black Sherif Urges a Rethink of Ghana’s Music System
Ghanaian artist Black Sherif has called for greater education and structural reform within the country’s music industry, following the announcement of the 2026...