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Tinubu Ranks Third in Global Corruption Ranking by OCCRP
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has been ranked among the world’s most corrupt leaders by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP),...
2024 Sports Highlights
2024 has been a landmark in sports, with breathtaking moments and historic milestones. AFCON brought back-to-back matches that captured the attention of the...
Top 10 Must-Watch West African Shows and Movies for December 2024 – WAW Edition
This December, West African cinema has a mix of in-store films that best capture the region’s cultures and stories. Here are ten must-watch...
Telecommunications Operators Call for Tariff Increase, Warn of Service Disruptions
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has warned over the potential widespread service disruptions if the federal government fails to...
Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa Smashes Records With Over ₦1 Billion In 19 Days
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved a significant milestone as her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, crossed ₦1 billion in ticket...
Burnaboy Becomes First African Artist With Two Albums Surpassing 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Nigerian Afro-fusion star Burnaboy has made history as the first African artist to have multiple albums surpassing one billion streams each on Spotify....
CAF Fines Libyan FA $50,000 For Maltreating Benin Players in AFCON Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) $50,000 and mandated that the country play two matches behind...
ICYMI: Mali Renames ECOWAS Square to Confederation of Sahel States Square
Mali has renamed ECOWAS Square in its capital, Bamako, as Confederation of Sahel States (AES) Square, according to an announcement from the office...
ICYMI: France Hands Over Faya Military Base To Chadian Army As Troop Withdrawal Continues
The Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad has been officially transferred to the Chadian army, marking a step in France’s withdrawal. The handover...
Home-based Eagles Beat Ghana 3-1 to Qualify for First CHAN in 6 years
Home-based Super Eagles delivered a solid performance to defeat Ghana’s Black Galaxies 3-1 in the second leg of their African Nations Championship (CHAN)...
Enyimba Sacks Head Coach Yemi Olarenwaju, Appoints Stanley Eguma as Replacement
Enyimba FC, the record-holding champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), have parted ways with Head Coach Yemi Olarenwaju following disappointing performances....
Ghana Approves Visa-Free Entry for All Africans Starting 2025
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has approved visa-free entry for citizens of all African nations, beginning in 2025. This policy makes Ghana the 5th...