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Police Deny Unlawful Detention Of #EndSARS Protesters Despite Evidence Of Incarceration
The Nigeria Police Force has claimed none of the #EndSARS protesters arrested during the October 2020 demonstration against police brutality and extrajudicial killings...
Enugu Rangers Crowned 2023/24 NPFL Champions
Enugu Rangers have clinched the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title following a decisive 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance on Sunday at...
AfDB Launches Debt Managers’ Initiative as 13 African Nations Face Debt Distress
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has inaugurated the African Debt Managers Initiative Network (ADMIN) to address growing debt challenges in Africa. This move...
Cholera Outbreak: What You Need To Know To Stay Safe, Prevent Spread
Cholera is rising, with 10 states contributing to 90 per cent of its burden, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
Unidentified Aircrafts Flying Over Aso Rock, Restricted Airspaces Raise Security Concerns
A memo exclusively obtained by West Africa Weekly shows that aircraft fly over restricted airspaces, specifically over the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Experts...
G7 Pledges $420 Million for African Infrastructure as Adesina Criticizes Resource-Backed Loans
Leaders of the G7, an informal group of seven advanced economies and some of Nigeria’s key trading partners, have pledged a $420 million...
Burna Boy Sets Record as Highest-Grossing African Artist in U.S. with ‘I Told Them’ Tour
After releasing his 2023 album ‘I Told Them,’ Burna Boy embarked on a worldwide tour, selling out iconic venues across America, Europe, and...
Provide Clean, Safe Water To Prevent Cholera Outbreaks and Protect Children – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the government to provide clean, safe water to prevent cholera’s spread, reporting that recurring cholera...
He Lost My Respect Already – Osimhen Replies Finidi
In response to circulating news about his absence from the Super Eagles camp, Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has taken to Instagram Live...
With FBI Files Anti-Redaction Case In US Court, Tinubu Meets With FBI Director Christopher Wray
The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Christopher Wray, on Friday met with President Bola Tinubu, the Office of the National...
A Month After Appointment, Finidi George Resigns as Super Eagles Head Coach
Finidi George has reportedly resigned from his role as the Head Coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. This comes amidst...
NAFDAC Lifts Ban on Sachet Alcohol Sales Temporarily After House of Reps Discussions
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has temporarily lifted the ban on the sale of alcohol in sachets...