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ICYMI: 190 Flights Cancelled Within Two Months – NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revealed that 190 flights were cancelled and 5,225 delayed over a two-month period, showing concerns about...
Senegal to Shut Foreign Military Bases to Reduce Dependence on External Powers
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the imminent closure of all foreign military bases in the country. During a general policy speech...
Funke Akindele Breaks Records as “Everybody Loves Jenifa” Surpasses $100,000 In Diaspora Sales
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has set a new benchmark in the film industry with her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, becoming...
AES Rejects ECOWAS’ 6-Month Transition Proposal, Confirms January 2025 Exit
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have rejected a proposal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for a six-month transition period...
15 Killed in Midnight Attack on Plateau Community Despite Increased Security Deployment
Fifteen people have reportedly been killed in a midnight attack on the Gidan Ado community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State...
Court Stops Police From Remanding TikToker “Seaking” For Insulting Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
A Lagos Magistrate Court has rejected a request by the Nigeria Police Force to remand Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as “Seaking,” over a...
Jeriq Makes History With Filled Up Concert In Enugu
Nigerian rapper Jeriq made headlines on December 21 when he filled the 22,000-capacity Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu for the latest edition of...
Stampedes: Restriction on Palliative Distribution Will be Counterproductive –Peter Obi
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party has criticised the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) restricting the...
FG Declares December 25, 26, and January 1 as Public Holidays
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced public holidays on Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to celebrate...
Mali Government Gains Control Over Key Agricultural and Development Bank
Malian government has acquired majority stake of the National Agricultural Development Bank (BNDA), a step to strengthen its economic sovereignty. Through the purchase...
Top 10 West African Songs That Ruled 2024 – WAW Edition
In 2024, the West African music scene continued to glitter globally, with Nigeria leading this cultural tide. Rema, Ayra Starr, and Victony are...
Police Charge Activist Olamide Thomas for ‘Threatening’ Seyi Tinubu and Police Chiefs, Arrest DJ for Insulting President
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of activist and nurse, Olamide Abiodun Thomas, on charges of cyberbullying Seyi Tinubu,...