Nigeria’s absence may reflect mounting U.S. frustrations over issues such as endemic corruption, slow economic reforms, and recent political instability.
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If you’ve followed Nigerian music over the past decade, you’ve probably heard Chillz’s work, whether you knew it or not. As a producer and songwriter, he’s crafted sounds behind some of the biggest names in the industry: Davido, Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold, and more. But now, reintroduced as Chilleaux, he’s stepping from behind the boards […]
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The Nigerian Police on Tuesday, 20th May, killed a 14-year-old student, Kehinde Alade, with a stray bullet along the Alakia–Gbagi area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Kehinde was riding in his father’s car with his twin brother, Taiwo, when the incident occurred. What Happened? Kehinde, a secondary school student, was on his way to […]
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In a move signaling potential progress toward ending the Sudanese war, Sudan’s ruling Transitional Sovereignty Council on Monday announced the appointment of former United Nations official Kamil Idris as prime minister. “The chairman of the sovereignty council issued a constitutional decree appointing Kamil El-Tayeb Idris Abdelhafiz as prime minister,” a statement from Sudan’s ruling Transitional […]
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In today’s fast-evolving music landscape, where rhythm, identity, and influence meet, DJ Kiss stands out as a dynamic force. Rooted in Afrobeat but fluent in Amapiano, Afro House, and global dance genres, the Nigerian DJ has become known for her vibrant energy, sharp precision, and transformative sets. But DJ Kiss is far more than a […]
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Nigerian economist Pat Utomi’s shadow government has prompted the Federal Government, through the Department of State Services (DSS), to file a suit against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In the case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025, the DSS names Utomi, the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the sole defendant. The […]
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In March, Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi set out to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit all seven continents. However, her journey was cut short in Australia when immigration authorities denied her entry due to the limitations of her Nigerian passport. Her experience highlighted the harsh realities that come […]
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Former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of Mauritania, was handed a 15-year prison sentence on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, following a retrial over corruption charges linked to his decade-long rule. The verdict marks a dramatic escalation from an initial five-year term imposed in December 2023, underscoring the gravity of financial crimes uncovered during investigations into […]
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Prominent Ivorian opposition figure Tidjane Thiam has resigned as head of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI) following a court ruling that disqualified him from October’s presidential election over dual nationality issues. His exit coincides with the exclusion of former President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-minister Charles Blé Goudé, deepening concerns over the opposition’s prospects. […]
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