WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE timetable
The West African Examinations Council has released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates. The timetable was shared on WAEC’s official X page, giving students access to the full schedule ahead of the exams. According to the schedule, the examination will begin on April 21, 2026, and will […]
Popular Ghanaian socialite, Derrick Van Yeboah pleads guilty in US over $100m romance and email fraud scheme
Popular Ghanaian socialite, Derrick Van Yeboah, 40, has admitted guilt in the United States for his role in an online fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over $100 million through romance scams and business email compromise. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before Judge Arun Subramanian in New York’s Southern District on […]
CJN charges ECOWAS Court to work out guidelines for judgments enforcement
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the ECOWAS Court of Justice to develop clear procedures that will help member countries enforce its judgments. She made the call in Abuja while receiving the court’s president, Ricardo Goncalves, and a delegation of judges during a courtesy visit. Goncalves explained that the delegation came to […]
Senegal revokes Nigerian billionaire, Arthur Eze’s oil license
Senegal has withdrawn an offshore oil exploration license previously held by Atlas Oranto Petroleum, a company founded by Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze. The decision shows the West African country’s tougher approach to managing its oil and gas sector, especially licenses that show little or no activity. Authorities say the move is aimed at ensuring that […]
Senate approves troops deployment to Benin Republic
The Nigerian Senate has approved the deployment of troops to the Benin Republic following a request from President Bola Tinubu. The decision is part of regional efforts to maintain peace and stop threats to democracy and security in West Africa. Lawmakers said the move aligns with Nigeria’s role under the ECOWAS security framework, which allows […]
Terrorist groups expanding across West Africa, Sahel – UK
The United Kingdom has issued a warning about the growing presence of terrorist groups across West Africa and the Sahel region, highlighting the increasing security threat in the area. British authorities stressed that these groups are expanding operations, recruiting more members, and carrying out attacks in multiple countries. Analysts say the spread of these extremist […]
Trafficked 15-year-old Nigerian rescued in Ghana
A 15-year-old Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Ghana has been successfully rescued, bringing hope to many families fighting similar battles. According to reports, the young girl was taken across the border under false promises and later found in distressing conditions. Authorities in Ghana worked closely with Nigerian officials to locate the victim and secure […]
Nigerians And Others Deported By US To Ghana Sue Over Detention
A group of West Africans recently deported from the United States has taken legal action against the Ghanaian government. They claim they were forced into Ghana even though they had protection orders from US immigration officials. The case, which was filed in a Ghanaian court, involves 11 people from Nigeria, Togo, Gambia, Liberia, and Mali. […]
Ghana agrees to accept Nigerians, other West Africans deported from US
Ghana has agreed to receive West African citizens deported from the United States, President John Dramani Mahama confirmed on Wednesday, September 10. Reuters reports that the first group of deportees, including 14 people from Nigeria, Gambia, and other countries, has already arrived in Accra. Ghanaian authorities are helping them return safely to their home countries. […]
Burkina Faso becomes the latest African country to ban hom0s£xuality
Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a law making homosexual acts illegal, with offenders facing up to five years in prison. The new Persons and Family Code also introduces stricter rules on nationality and stateless people. Since the military took power in 2022, the government has grown increasingly intolerant of dissent, especially as attacks by […]