West Africa

Culture Ministers

Nigeria’s Musawa Leads AU Delegation at G20 Culture Ministers Meeting in Brazil

Nigeria’s Hannatu Musawa leads AU delegation at the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil, spotlighting ...
HIV Vaccine

Nigeria and Seven African Nations Launch African-Led HIV Vaccine Development

Nigeria and seven African nations initiate an African-led HIV vaccine development project, aiming to tailor ...
Akufo-Addo statue

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo Faces Backlash Over Self-Honoring Statue Unveiling

Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo faces criticism for unveiling a self-honoring statue amid economic challenges. Ghanaians question ...
66 Nigerians Repatriated from Libya with UN Assistance

166 Nigerians Repatriated from Libya with UN Assistance

Libya repatriates 166 Nigerians with UN support. Nigerian officials assist with reintegration upon arrival in ...
Edo Queens

Edo Queens Depart for Morocco with Eyes Set on CAF Women’s Champions League Trophy

Nigeria’s Edo Queens head to Morocco for the CAF Women’s Champions League with a focus ...
Mpox Vaccines

WHO Distributes Mpox Vaccines to Nine African Countries as Cases Surge

The WHO distributes mpox vaccines to nine African countries as cases surge, prioritizing healthcare workers ...
Grid Collapse

Nigeria’s National Grid Collapses for 10th Time in 2024: Calls for Power Sector Reform Intensify

Nigeria faces its 10th national grid collapse in 2024, sparking calls for power sector decentralization. ...
Taoreed Lagbaja

Nigeria Mourns Chief of Army Staff Taoreed Lagbaja, Dead at 56

Nigeria mourns Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, dead at 56. Known for ...
Abuja-Kaduna Road

FG Terminates N740 Billion Abuja-Kaduna Road Contract with Julius Berger Over Alleged Non-Performance

The Federal Government terminates Julius Berger’s N740 billion Abuja-Kaduna road contract due to alleged non-performance, ...
Ifeanyi Okowa

EFCC Arrests Ex-Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Over Alleged N1.3 Trillion Fraud

EFCC arrests former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion in ...

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