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WAEC Rejects Claims of Subject Limits for 2026 Exams

The West African Examinations Council has firmly refuted circulating stories claiming it ordered schools to ...

Douala

Douala Erupts in Protests Over Biya’s Eighth Term

For the second consecutive day, people in Douala filled the roads in outrage after the ...

Kenya Plane

Tragic Plane Crash in Kenya Claims 11 Lives

A light aircraft plummeted to the ground in Kenya’s Kwale County early Tuesday, October 28, ...

Airlines

Nigeria Plans “Fly Nigerian Act” to Boost Local Airlines

Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to introduce legislation compelling public officials to choose Nigerian airlines ...

Wale Edun

Finance Minister Edun Elected NBF President

In a surprising yet unanimous decision, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the ...

Biya

Democracy or Dynasty? 92-Year-Old Biya Wins Eighth Term

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has declared President Paul Biya the winner of the October 12, 2025, ...

85 students

JAMB Opens Doors for 85 Young Geniuses Under 16!

JAMB has approved 85 students under 16 for university admission. These young talents passed strict ...

Ouattara

Ouattara Wins Fourth Term in Ivory Coast

President Alassane Ouattara has won a fourth term in Ivory Coast. He secured 89.77% of ...

Hassan

Hassan Faces Repression Criticism in Tanzania Election

As Tanzania heads to the polls on October 29, 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the ...

Rafa-Benitez

Rafa Benítez Takes Helm at Panathinaikos FC in Greece

Rafa Benítez is back in the dugout! On October 24, 2025, the Spanish coaching legend ...

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