The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba, at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) for attempting to smuggle 120 wraps of cocaine to Istanbul, Turkey. Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement, said the suspect was intercepted on February 25, 2025, while boarding Egypt…
Ghana will today host top policymakers, economic experts, and industry leaders to address the country’s pressing economic challenges. Key thematic areas will dominate discussions at the highly anticipated 2025 National Economic Dialogue, which kicks off today at the Accra International Conference Centre. The discussions will focus on macroeconomic stability, economic transformation, infrastructure development, structural reforms,…
The Sierra Leone vs. Guinea-Bissau match, part of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers, has been moved to Liberia. The game will take place on March 20 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, with a scheduled kick-off time of 4 p.m., due to Guinea-Bissau’s home stadium being unavailable. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has…
Nigerian authorities have warned the public about a fraudulent social media campaign claiming to offer donations on behalf of General Abdourahamane Tiani. In a statement released on Monday, the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) of Niger denied any involvement with the campaign. The document, signed by the Minister Director of the…
Burkina Faso’s Transitional President, Ibrahim Traoré, has called on citizens to embrace sovereignty and self-affirmation, reaffirming his commitment to the Confederation of Sahel States (AES). Speaking at the Koulouba Palace during a ceremony marking the raising of the national flag and the AES banner, Traoré expressed confidence in the AES’s bright future, emphasizing the importance…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a warning of a nationwide protest if the government proceeds with its proposed electricity tariff hike. The decision was made during a meeting of the NLC National Executive Council in Yola, Adamawa State, where the congress also inaugurated its Compressed Natural Gas-powered Mass Transit Buses for the North…
The joint ECOWAS-UNOWAS mission in Guinea-Bissau has been asked to leave the country following threats from President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, according to a press release signed by Ambassador Bagudu Hirse on March 1, 2025. The mission departed Bissau at dawn on the same day. The expulsion comes at a critical moment in the country’s political…
Eleven Nigerien soldiers were killed in an ambush over the weekend near the Algerian border, local media report. The attack occurred over the weekend in the locality of Inanbagarett, in the department of Ingall, while the soldiers were on patrol. Brigadier General Salaou Barmou, Chief of Staff of the Niger Armed Forces, and Colonel Major…
ABC’s Are Fun is an educational book perfect for early learners. With colourful images and fun designs, this 28-page book helps kids learn the alphabet with ease. It’s the perfect size for little hands to hold and enjoy! Each letter is paired with bright, engaging images that help children connect the letters to familiar objects,…
African Flags Colouring Book: Explore the Colours of Africa This exciting African Flags Colouring Book is the perfect way for children to learn about the rich cultures and history of Africa through its vibrant flags. With every page featuring a different flag from one of Africa’s 54 countries, this colouring book is a fun and…
