In a significant development in West African regional politics, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President…
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Nigerian President, Tinubu hands over ECOWAS leadership
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday handed over the leadership of ECOWAS to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone. The handover took place during the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of…
BREAKING: NEMA receives 147 returnees from Niger Republic
The National Emergency Management Agency has received 147 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Agadez, Niger Republic. The repatriation was coordinated by the International Organisation for Migration, in collaboration with other stakeholders…
US: Terrorists eyeing Nigeria, W’African coastline
The Commander of United States Africa Command, Gen Michael Langley, has raised the alarm over growing efforts by extremist groups and terrorists in the Sahel to gain access to West Africa’s coastline….
Insurgents kill ’44’ Niger Republic soldiers during river ambush — Report
At least 44 officers of Niger Republic’s defence and security forces (FDS) were killed in a deadly ambush by suspected jihadist militants during a river patrol operation in the Dosso Region. …
BREAKING: Mali’s military government dissolves political parties
Mali’s military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country. A statement read on state television on Tuesday said the country’s military leader, Assimi Goita, validated the decision. Last…
Pastor Announces Breakup with Wife after 7 Years Union, Says It Failed
News Update A Ugandan preacher, Jonathan Nalebo, is currently trending on social media after he announced separation from his wife, Enid Mirembe, because she was “too perfect” for him to keep up…
BREAKING: Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language
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…
How student seeks help after losing N33M school fees to sports betting
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…
Moment Nigerian Boxer Slumped, Died During Bout Fight
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,…