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Tinubu’s Appointee to Control Rivers’ ₦1.176trn Budget Following Emergency Rule
The Nigerian National Assembly approved President Bola Tinubu’s emergency declaration in Rivers State, transferring control of the state’s ₦1.176 trillion budget from elected...
Mali and Algeria Strengthen Ties as New Ambassador Presents Credentials
Mali’s newly appointed Ambassador to Algeria, Mohamed Amaga Dolo, officially presented his credentials to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Tuesday, according to MaliMaeci....
‘Radio Voice’ Trailer Drops Ahead Of April 11 Release
The official trailer for Radio Voice, the much-anticipated drama from RMD Productions, has been released before its premiere on April 11. Directed by...
Hundeyin Condemns National Assembly’s ‘Nonsensical Voice Vote’ Approval of Rivers’ State of Emergency Declaration
Journalist and West Africa Weekly Editor-in-Chief David Hundeyin has raised concerns over the approval process for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state of emergency...
National Assembly Bows to Akpabio and Abass’ Pressure, Approves Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers
The National Assembly has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State despite widespread controversy over the process used...
Deadly Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Accident Caused by CNG-Powered Dangote Truck Brake Failure, Several Vehicles Burnt
A deadly accident occurred at Kugbo Hill, near Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road, on Wednesday, March 19, after a Compressed Natural Gas...
Austin Faani’s Red Alert Launches With USA Tour
Nigerian filmmaker Austin Faani has kicked off the U.S. tour of his latest movie, Red Alert, a gripping tale that dives deep into...
Wahala Group Calls Fubara’s Suspension “Coup-de-soul” Says it is Unconstitutional and Tinubu is a Dictator
In an unprecedented move that has left many scratching their heads, President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State,...
Dangote Refinery Halts Naira Sales Despite NNPC’s Denial of Naira-for-Crude Contract Cancellation
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in naira, citing challenges in balancing crude oil purchase obligations with sales...
Fubara’s Suspension: Dictatorship or Democracy?
President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a six-month emergency in Rivers State has triggered a nationwide debate. Opposition figures, legal scholars, and civil society...
CSS Member States Leave La Francophonie, Call It a “Remote-Controlled Political Instrument”
The three-member states of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS)—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—have announced their withdrawal from the International Organization of La...
Selective Outrage? Timaya’s Tweet Sparks Debate On Insecurity And Government Double Standards
Nigerian singer Timaya has found himself at the centre of a heated debate after tweeting about the insecurity in his home state, Bayelsa....