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COUP

Coup Attempt Foiled in Benin

A coup attempt in Benin has been successfully thwarted, according to the country’s Interior Minister. ...

  • 8 December 2025
  • Benin
DEATH

Burkina Faso Revives Death Penalty for Treason

The government of Burkina Faso has officially adopted a draft bill to restore the death ...

  • 5 December 2025
  • Burkina Faso
grants

UK Unveils £12.4m Grant for Nigeria

The United Kingdom has officially launched two major economic intervention programs in Nigeria. These initiatives ...

  • 5 December 2025
  • Business
Nigeria presidential jet

Nigeria Presidential Jet Withdrawn From Sale as U.S. Firm Ends Listing

A United States-based brokerage has officially removed the Nigeria presidential jet from its sales inventory. ...

  • 4 December 2025
  • News
Christopher Musa confirmed

Christopher Musa Confirmed: Tinubu Hails Senate for Swift Action on Defence Portfolio

President Bola Tinubu has publicly lauded the legislative branch for its speed. On Wednesday, the ...

  • 4 December 2025
  • News
MINING

Mining Giants Cough Up $1 Billion as Mali Enforces New Code

The Malian government has successfully recovered more than one billion dollars in arrears. These funds ...

  • 3 December 2025
  • Business
US Congress

US Congress to Probe Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

The United States House Appropriations Committee will lead a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday. The ...

  • 2 December 2025
  • News

Lawmakers Investigate Caribbean ‘Kill Order’ Claims

US lawmakers are demanding urgent answers from the Trump administration. This follows serious allegations regarding ...

  • 1 December 2025
  • West Africa
ECOWAS ID

Nigeria Unveils ECOWAS ID for Passport-Free Travel

The Federal Government has officially launched the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC). This digital ...

  • 28 November 2025
  • News
EMERGENCY

Kidnapping Crisis: Tinubu Declares National Emergency

Confronted by a deteriorating kidnapping crisis, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a massive overhaul of ...

  • 27 November 2025
  • News
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