West Africa

Emiefele

$6.23 Million Theft from CBN: Key Suspects Identified in the UK, INTERPOL Engaged for Arrest

A Federal High Court in Abuja has been informed that Odoh Ocheme, a former aide ...

Adel Amarouche

Rwanda Appoints Adel Amarouche as New Coach Ahead of Super Eagles Clash

Rwanda has officially announced Adel Amarouche as their new head coach ahead of the 2026 ...

NIBSS

Fraudsters Exploit BVN System to Steal N329m Using Static Images

A shocking new Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) report has revealed that fraudsters successfully stole ...

UK deportation case

Convicted Nigerian Criminal Avoids UK Deportation Over ‘Possession’ Fears

A Nigerian man convicted of armed robbery and drug dealing has successfully appealed against his ...

ATM withdrawal

Nigerians React as Banks Enforce N100 ATM Withdrawal Fee Amid Controversy

The implementation of the N100 withdrawal fee on Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across Nigeria has ...

Burna Boy

Burna Boy Faces Backlash Over ‘Sex for Lambo’ Allegations

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy is making headlines for reasons beyond his music, as social ...

Ramadan 2025

Ramadan 2025: NSCIA Announces Moon Sighting, Urges Muslims to Watch the Skies

As Muslims across Nigeria prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, the Nigerian Supreme Council ...

Aruna Quadri

Egypt’s Assar Dethrones Aruna Quadri to Win Sixth Africa Cup Title

Nigerian table tennis champion Aruna Quadri suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the ...

Grain

Burkina Faso’s Grain Export Ban Disrupts Ghana’s Supply Chain

Ghana is facing potential food supply disruptions following Burkina Faso’s decision to maintain its ban ...

Obassa

Lagos Speaker Obasa Reinstated After Political Turmoil

The political landscape in Lagos State took a dramatic turn as Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached ...

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August 21st is the day in 1821 that Jarvis Island is discovered by the crew of the ship, Eliza Frances.

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GM Gambian Dalasi72
GN Guinea Franc8,665.55
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CF CFA Franc BEAC563.4916
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