The Lagos State Police Command has refuted reports in some newspaper publications claiming that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects have been apprehended in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked these assertions in a statement issued on Friday, describing the reports as malicious and intended to cause fear and panic among the public….
Burkina Faso authorities has seized a total of 133 tons of drugs across the country in 2024. The announcement was made during the CNLD’s 20th ordinary session in Ouagadougou by the Inspector General of Police Emmanuel Kaboré, permanent secretary of the National Committee for the Fight Against Drugs (CNLD). These seizures were the result of…
Nigeria and South Africa have signed a landmark agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in the mining sector, as Nigeria seeks to diversify its economy beyond its dependence on oil. Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Steel Development, announced on Thursday that the two countries will collaborate on various mining initiatives, including geological mapping using…
The Government of Ghana has assumed operational control of the Damang Mine following the rejection of a lease renewal application by Abosso Goldfields Limited, a subsidiary of South Africa’s Gold Fields Limited. The 30-year mining lease, which expires on April 18, 2025, will not be extended. A statement from the Ministry of Lands and Natural…
President John Dramani Mahama has extended an invitation to the transitional leaders of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES); comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger for the launch of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), scheduled to take place in Ghana. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa,…
The government of Sierra Leone has introduced an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at enhancing social inclusion and promoting unity across all sectors of society. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, outlined key pillars of the initiative, including the professionalisation of social work, the empowerment of persons with disabilities, and…
Nigeria and Niger have officially re-engaged in diplomatic discussions following a lengthy rift sparked by the 2023 military coup in Niamey. On Wednesday, both nations held a high-level meeting, led by Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his Nigerien counterpart, Mohammed Sani Usman. The gathering marked a significant step towards rebuilding ties and addressing…
The Senegalese army is ramping up operations in the south after a recent attack in Djinaki, near the Gambian border. Armed men targeted the town, looting shops and stealing phones before disappearing into the night. One soldier has been reported missing and another injured following a clash during the army’s search in the Mongone area….
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an immediate disbursement of US$129 million to Mali under its Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). The financial aid is targeted towards addressing Mali’s urgent economic needs in the aftermath of severe flooding that struck in 2024, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and agricultural land, disrupting essential services, and worsening…
In the heart of Adamawa State, a quiet revolution is unfolding – one that swaps guns for pawns and fear for strategy. Led by a former beauty queen turned chess coach, children from Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps are rising above trauma to take their place on global stages. For 12-year-old Mary Zira, life in…