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Court Orders Senate to Recall Senator Natasha, Rules Suspension Is Excessive
A Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, has ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Kogi Central lawmaker was suspended for...
Confederation of Sahel States Launches Alliance for Agricultural Seed Sovereignty
The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has officially launched the Alliance of Agricultural Seed Producers of the...
Malian Army Kills 80 Militants in Response to Coordinated Attacks on Military Posts
Mali’s armed forces say they have killed over 80 al-Qaeda-linked militants following a wave of coordinated attacks on military positions in the central...
NIMC Services Still Down Despite Completion of System Upgrade
Despite the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) ‘s announcement that it has completed scheduled technical maintenance, Nigerians continue to face widespread service disruptions, sparking frustration...
Reactions as Malian National Transition Council Member Detained in Côte d’Ivoire Amid Diplomatic Tension
The arrest of Mamadou Hawa Gassama, a prominent member of Mali’s National Transitional Council (CNT), by Ivorian authorities has sparked a new wave...
Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Others Adopt ADC as Coalition Platform Ahead of 2027 General Elections
A coalition of opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi,...
African Leaders Push Back at 2025 Luanda Summit, Forcing U.S. to Rethink ‘Aid Over Trade’ Approach as Demands for Investment and Equal Partnership Grow
The United States has signalled a partial shift in its foreign policy toward Africa following a tense and unusually confrontational 17th U.S.-Africa Business...
Big Brother Naija Director Gbenga Kayode Makes Nollywood Debut With “Bendel Girl”
Gbenga Kayode, best known for his work as the director of Big Brother Naija, is taking a giant step into Nigeria’s movie scene...
Burna Boy Reveals Full Tracklist for Upcoming Album ‘No Sign of Weakness’
Burna Boy returns with a statement that doesn’t leave anything to the imagination. His new album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’, is coming out...
Kayode Peters, the Vision Behind Flatmates and a Nollywood Favourite, Passes at 47
Kayode Peters, the Nigerian filmmaker and director behind some of Nollywood’s most loved comedies and stage plays, died at 47 in Toronto, Canada....
Tems Unveils ‘Leading Vibe,’ A Mentorship Program for Women in Music
Tems is building what she did not have while on the ascent. With two Grammys, global tours, and endorsements from some of the...
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...