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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana as its sole...

Nigeria: Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige Remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre Over Corruption Charges

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Labour Minister Chris Ngige at the...

West African Troops Conduct ‘Clean-up’ in Benin After Failed Coup

About 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are in Benin to support the government following a...

Ethiopia Arrests Social Media Stars Over ‘Indecent’ Attire

Ethiopian police have arrested six popular TikTok creators, including Adonay Berhane, Wongelawit Gebre Endrias, and Yohannes Mekonnen, for wearing "indecent...

Nigeria: Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Dies After Collapsing in Office

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has passed away after collapsing in his office. He was rushed to the...

Nigeria: Fusengbuwa Ruling House Rejects Wasiu Ayinde’s Claim to Awujale Throne

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has rejected the lineage claim submitted by musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known...

Nigeria and Benin Strengthen Ties Amidst Failed Coup

The Foreign Affairs Ministers of Nigeria and Benin, Yusuf Tuggar and Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, met in Abuja to discuss the...

Somali Defence Minister Rejects Trump’s Insults

Somalia's Defence Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has rejected US President Donald Trump's latest insults, stating that Somalis will not accept...

US Threatens to Cut South Sudan Aid Over Humanitarian Fees

The United States has threatened to reduce its foreign assistance to South Sudan unless the government lifts "illicit fees" on...

Nigerian Senate Approves Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Ikpeazu for Ambassadorial Roles