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Ghanaian Court Jails Two Nigerians 40 Years For Human Trafficking, Cybercrime

Kazeem Tunde — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:55:33 +0000

Ghanaian Court Jails Two Nigerians 40 Years For Human Trafficking, Cybercrime Two Nigerians have been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment each by a Ghanaian court for trafficking fellow Nigerians into Ghana under the guise of offering them jobs before allegedly forcing them into cybercrime. The suspects, Kingsley Ndifon, 29, and Emmanuel Akong, 25, were […]

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ECOWAS And AES Must Unite To Defeat Terrorism- Musa

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:18:26 +0000

ECOWAS And AES Must Unite To Defeat Terrorism- Musa Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has called for a unified security alliance between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to defeat terrorism, dismantle cross-border criminal networks, and restore regional stability. General Musa who […]

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Guinea Opts Out Of ECOWAS Single Currency, Retains Franc

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:13:55 +0000

Guinea Opts Out Of ECOWAS Single Currency, Retains Franc Guinea has become the first member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to formally opt out of the planned West African single currency, the eco, opting instead to retain its national currency, the Guinean franc. The decision comes as the regional bloc […]

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Chad Announces Plan To Withdraw From International Criminal Court

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:19:23 +0000

Chad Announces Plan To Withdraw From International Criminal Court Chad announced on Monday it planned to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, saying its effectiveness was “limited” and uneven. “This decision is the result of an in-depth review of the functioning of the International Criminal Court since it began operating in 2002, as well as […]

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Xenophobia: Ghana To Evacuate 1,000 More Citizens From South Africa

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:16:08 +0000

Xenophobia: Ghana To Evacuate 1,000 More Citizens From South Africa One thousand more Ghanaian migrant workers would start returning on Sunday and Monday from South Africa, where there have been violent protests against migrants, the government said. Ghanaian authorities have already brought 926 people out of South Africa and have made outspoken criticism of […]

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Court Stops Impeachment Hearing Against Ramaphosa Over $580,000 Scandal

Kazeem Tunde — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:59:46 +0000

Court Stops Impeachment Hearing Against Ramaphosa Over $580,000 Scandal A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a scandal involving half-a-million dollars stashed in a sofa at his ranch. Ramaphosa asked the Western Cape High Court to stop the work of […]

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ECOWAS Reaffirms Plan To Rollout ECO Single Currency In 2027

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:47:37 +0000

ECOWAS Reaffirms Plan To Rollout ECO Single Currency In 2027 The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027. According to the regional body, this is a major step towards deeper economic integration, stronger regional trade and sustainable growth across […]

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Africa Overtakes Asia As Continent With Highest Hunger Burden- UN

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:21:44 +0000

Africa Overtakes Asia As Continent With Highest Hunger Burden- UN Africa has overtaken Asia as the continent with the highest number of people facing hunger for the first time, according to a new United Nations report released on Tuesday. The report, jointly published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation and four other UN agencies, […]

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FG Condemns Killing Of Two Nigerians In South Africa, Demands Justice

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:16:49 +0000

FG Condemns Killing Of Two Nigerians In South Africa, Demands Justice The Federal Government has condemned the killing of Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called for thorough investigations to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi […]

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South Africa Rejects Nigeria’s Compensation Demand Over Xenophobic Attacks

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:15:53 +0000

South Africa Rejects Nigeria’s Compensation Demand Over Xenophobic Attacks The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned their businesses and properties after fleeing renewed xenophobic attacks in the country. Nigeria had indicated that it was compiling records of properties and businesses left behind by returnees as a basis […]

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