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Just in: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, free to exit ECOWAS by Jan. 29

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are free to exit the regional body by the...

Ghana Hands Over Nigerian Abiola Kayode to US Authorities for Prosecution Over $6m Cybercrime

Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian and former FBI most wanted cyber criminal, has been extradited from Ghana to Nebraska, USA. This development comes...

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju Makes History as Youngest Undisputed World Chess Champion

Indian Grandmaster GuoIn a historic moment, 18-year-old Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest undisputed world chess champion, defeating China’s Ding...

Nigeria’s ex-VP Sambo Salutes Ghanaians on Successful Elections, calls for Sustained Peace

Dr Namadi Sambo, Head of ECOWAS Election Observation has commended Ghanaians for their democratic maturity and called for sustained peace after Vice-President Mahamudu...

Opposition candidate and Ghana’s former Pres. Mahama wins re-election on third attempt

Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama and opposition candidate has emerged victorious in the Saturday’s presidential poll with his main opponent, Vice President...

Breaking: Ghana presidential poll results: NPP candidate and outgoing vice-president Mahamudu concedes defeat

Just before the announcement of the official results of Saturday’s presidential election, the ruling NPP candidate and outgoing vice-president Bawumia Mahamudu on Sunday...

Prince Yormie Johnson: Liberian Warlord with Many Lives Finally Goes Home

by Paul Ejime When the news filtered in on Saturday, November 28th, 2024, that Prince Yormie Johnson, Liberia’s professed “President,” “Field Marshal,” “General,”...

Ex-Pres. Jonathan arrives in Ghana, urges transparency in country’s Dec. 7 polls

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Ghanaians to show patriotism by striving for peaceful, free, and transparent elections in the upcoming...

Namibia Elects First Female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Amid Controversy

In a historic electoral milestone for Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as the country’s first female President. The 72-year-old leader of the...

Tinubu urges Nigeria-South Africa strategic partnership to lead Africa’s transformation

President Bola Tinubu has called for the Nigeria-South Africa strategic partnership to serve as a model of leadership, economic integration, and shared prosperity...

Nigeria, South Africa to Finalize Early Warning MoU, Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to finalize the long-pending Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Early Warning Mechanism to monitor and address...

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade faces pressure to plot racist attack to win election

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is facing growing scrutiny after allegations surfaced connecting him to Derrick Bernard, a man indicted for staging a...

Tinubu Arrives in South Africa for Nigeria- South Africa Bi-National Commission

President Bola Tinubu has landed in Cape Town, South Africa, to attend the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC). According...

Nigeria, South Africa Commence 11th Bi-National Commission Meeting

The 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) kicked off on Monday with a ministerial meeting at the Vineyard Hotel in...

Biden gives presidential pardon to son, Hunter, sparking controversy

In a shocking move, US President Joe Biden has given a presidential pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for...

Nigeria seeks S’Africa’s collaboration on certification of geologists, other professionals

The Nigerian Government has called for South Africa’s cooperation on the certification of geologists and other professionals in Nigeria. The Minister of State...