Bola Tinubu: Nigeria’s political ‘godfather’
Abuja – Bola Tinubu, a political “godfather” famed for his strategic deftness and clout, has never hidden his ambition... Read more
23 Feb, 2023
Nigeria’s election by the numbers
Lagos – Nigerians go to the polls on Saturday to elect a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari, who is... Read more
23 Feb, 2023
Nearly 70 troops killed in two jihadist attacks in troubled Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Suspected jihadists killed at least 15 soldiers in troubled northern Burkina Faso, just three days after an... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Peter Obi: Nigeria’s surprise presidential challenger
Lagos – At 61, former governor Peter Obi is the youngest of the three frontrunners for Nigeria’s top job... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Nigeria’s wealthy Atiku Abubakar, a serial presidential hopeful
Abuja – Campaigning around the country for Nigeria’s opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of Saturday’s election for the... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Three UN peacekeepers killed in Mali blast
Dakar – Three Senegalese UN peacekeepers were killed on Tuesday when their convoy struck a roadside bomb in jihadist-torn... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Burkina Faso parties rally around junta following deadly ambush
Ouagadougou – Political parties and civil groups in Burkina Faso voiced their backing for the ruling junta on Tuesday... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
Sierra Leone opposition select candidate despite corruption charges
Freetown – Sierra Leone’s main opposition party on Monday named former foreign minister Samura Kamara as its presidential candidate... Read more
22 Feb, 2023
New toll says 51 Burkina Faso troops killed in ambush
Ouagadougou – At least 51 soldiers were killed in an ambush by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
Nigeria’s hardships feed election disinformation
Lagos – Disinformation has spiralled before Nigeria’s presidential ballot on Saturday as the nation faces challenges ranging from threats... Read more
21 Feb, 2023
