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Burkina faso

BurkinaFaso Scraps Electoral Commission Prolongs Military Rule

Burkina Faso’s military leaders have disbanded the Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI), a decision that ...

  • 18 July 2025
  • Burkina Faso
JAMB

JAMB Uncovers Over 9,400 Invalid Admissions in Nigerian Schools

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has found a serious problem. They identified 9,469 ...

  • 17 July 2025
  • Education
Fayose

Court Clears Fayose of ₦6.9bn Money Laundering Charges

A Federal High Court in Lagos has given former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose a ...

  • 16 July 2025
  • Legal and Regulatory
Moussa Mara

Mali’s Ex-PM Moussa Mara Faces Second Questioning

Mali’s former prime minister, Moussa Mara, has been summoned for a second round of questioning ...

  • 16 July 2025
  • Mali
Tinubu-and-Buhari

State Funeral: Tinubu in Daura to Honour Buhari

President Bola Tinubu touched down at Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport in Katsina this afternoon, ...

  • 15 July 2025
  • News
Aircraft transporting Buhari's remains

Buhari’s Remains Depart London for Daura Burial

The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari departed London, United Kingdom, this morning, Tuesday, July ...

  • 15 July 2025
  • News
Buhari

Nigeria Marks Public Holiday for Late President Buhari

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to pay tribute ...

  • 14 July 2025
  • News
National Assembly

National Assembly Suspends Sessions to Mourn Buhari

The National Assembly has paused all legislative proceedings, canceling this week’s sessions until Tuesday, July ...

  • 14 July 2025
  • Legal and Regulatory
Radda

Katsina Declares Work-Free Day to Mourn Buhari

Katsina State has declared Monday, July 14, 2025, a work-free day to enable residents to ...

  • 14 July 2025
  • News
ECOWAS Mourns Buhari

ECOWAS and Türkiye Mourn Former President Buhari

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Republic of Türkiye have expressed ...

  • 14 July 2025
  • News
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