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BREAKING: Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

Akanji Philip April 9, 2025

Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role. The change was announced in a new charter released...

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How student seeks help after losing N33M school fees to sports betting

VAM News April 2, 2025

News Update A man from Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has been left devastated after losing KSh 2.8 million (approx. N33 million) meant for his studies abroad to sports betting. Dismas Mutai reportedly lost the...

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Moment Nigerian Boxer Slumped, Died During Bout Fight

VAM News March 31, 2025

News Update A 40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has d!ed after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power”...

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Eid-el-Fitr: Govt Declares Public Holidays

VAM News March 24, 2025

News Update THE Government of Ghana has declared Monday, 31st March 2025 and Tuesday, 1st April 2025 as Public Holidays for the Eid-el-Ftr festival celebration. This was contained in a statement signed by the...

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BREAKING: Yobe partners Morocco to develop local govt

Akanji Philip February 10, 2025 0 Comment

The Yobe State Government has taken a significant step toward strengthening local governance by partnering with the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa. A delegation led by Secretary to the State Government,...

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Man Nabbed With Wife’s Body Parts – Details

VAM News January 23, 2025 0 Comment

News Update THE Police have reportedly arrested a man identified as John Kiama Wambua in Kenya after discovering the mutilated remains of his wife in a backpack during a routine patrol in Huruma, a...

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Ivory Coast’s president eyes fourth term

VAM News January 10, 2025 0 Comment

News Update Alassane Ouattara, the president of Ivory Coast, says he is considering seeking a fourth term. However, the 83-year-old clarified that he had yet to decide. The president spoke on Thursday at an...

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Ghana announces visa-free access for Nigerians, others

VAM News January 3, 2025 0 Comment

News Update Ghana has announced a new visa-free travel policy for all African passport holders, effective from the start of this year. The announcement was made during Akufo-Addo’s final state of the nation address...

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Yuletide: Osimhen’s Gift Shouldn’t Stop In Nigeria, He’s Loved Across Africa – Orionframe

VAM News December 27, 2024 0 Comment

It’s true that Victor Osimhen’s loved across African nations which I believed he also might have tested his popularity across the continent. Not only because he was one time CAF award winner, But for...

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2024 Decides: Fayemi hails Ghana on election, urges African political actors to emulate its politics

VAM News December 8, 2024 0 Comment

Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama, on his victory in the country’s recent general elections. In a...