Internet scammer convicted after failing to explain N6 million in bank account, bags 1 year prison sentence
Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Friday, September 15, 2023, convicted and sentenced one Ukoh...
West Africa
New Katsina NCS boss tasks officers on professionalism, work ethics
Muhammad Umar, the newly deployed Customs Area Controller (CAC), in Katsina State, has charged officers of the command to imbibe...
Sanwo-Olu congratulates to Cardoso on appointment as CBN governor
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his warm congratulations to Yemi Cardoso upon his appointment as the new governor...
Lagos commissioner predicts cloudy weekend
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has issued a weather forecast predicting a cloudy and...
Kano State gov dismisses commissioner, special adviser over disrespectful remarks
In a decisive move, the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken action against top officials of his...
Gambia: Mayor Bensouda condemns attack on police, calls for immediate action to tackle rising crime
In a resolute address following a distressing incident, Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda expressed his unwavering commitment to preserving democracy and...
Nigeria: Southwest state speakers convene in Lagos to foster regional progress
In a significant move aimed at advancing the welfare and development of Nigeria's southwestern region, state speakers from the Southwestern...
Maiduguri court jails man one year for N9.9m fraud
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri has convicted and sentenced David Osigbe Irumekhai to one year...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Slamming the Brakes on Car Theft
Not only is New York the greatest city in the world, it is the safest big city in America. Since...
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, takes active role in “OVERDUE”
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has embarked on a significant mission aimed at addressing sanitation challenges in urban Africa....
Nigerian army rescues 18 kidnapped victims in Northwest operations
In a series of successful operations, the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI, under the command of Major General...
Burkina arrests 3 soldiers over ‘plot’ against regime
Three soldiers in Burkina Faso have been arrested and charged with plotting against the ruling junta, the country’s military prosecutor...
President Adama holds delivery forum with finance ministry, establishes SOE commission
President Adama has presided over a crucial delivery forum, bringing together high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Finance and Economic...
Daylight Africa prepares for 2nd annual week-long celebration to boost tourism, investment across continent
In a bid to foster tourism and investment opportunities throughout the African continent, Daylight Africa, the pioneering continentwide tourism platform,...
Soldiers seize power in Gabon, suspending democratic rule amidst escalating crisis of coups in Africa
In a shocking turn of events, soldiers in Gabon have seized power, suspending democratic rule and sparking fears of an...
Nigerian minister justifies removal of subsidy
In an official statement, Mohammed Malagi, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has provided rationale for the recent removal...
International reactions to Zimbabwe’s controversial election results
International leaders have sent congratulatory messages to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, despite the opposition's claims of a "sham" election. South African...
Dozens detained following gay wedding in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities apprehended over 60 individuals following a same-sex wedding ceremony. This mass detention underscores the prevailing intolerance towards homosexuality...
Banjul Mayor launches youth volunteerism project at Arch 22
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering the youth of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, the Mayor of Banjul, unveiled her...
Mayor Malick Lowe kicks off Banjul Nawettan Super Cup
Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has kicked off Banjul Nawettan Super Cup. The event was held on Friday August 25,...
