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The remains of celebrated Nigerian actor and film producer, Kayode Peters, have been laid to rest in Canada following an emotional funeral service attended by family, close friends, and members of the Nigerian-Canadian community. The solemn ceremony took place at McKersie & Early House Funeral Home in Milton, Ontario. After…
Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Benin on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, underscoring the enduring bond between both West African neighbours. In a goodwill message conveyed by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to his Beninese counterpart, His Excellency Olushegun Adjadi…
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE/CEREEC) has marked 15 years of transformative work in advancing sustainable energy across West Africa. The milestone event, held in Praia, Cabo Verde, brought together regional leaders, technical experts, lawmakers, and development partners to assess progress and map future strategies. Under…
The city of Banjul has become the epicenter of West Africa’s governance discourse as it hosts the inaugural Sahel Governance Forum (SGF), focused on “Rebuilding Social Cohesion and Public Trust in the Region.” Held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, the high-level event brought together more than…
The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs (DHSA), has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating human trafficking in West Africa as it joined the global community in commemorating the 2025 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme, “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the…
The ECOWAS Commission’s Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture convened a strategic consultative meeting to finalize plans for the official launch of the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC)—a major step toward strengthening private sector participation in West Africa’s economic development. The internal meeting, attended by directors and representatives from key ECOWAS…
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the sudden and mysterious death of a 20-year-old Information Technology graduate of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo. The deceased, identified as Akawa Boluwatife Samuel, was reportedly brought to the Babcock University Teaching Hospital by his roommates on the morning of Wednesday,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence nationwide on Monday, August 18, 2025. The electoral body made this known via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, outlining a two-phase process for new and returning voters. According to…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially suspended its nationwide warning strike, following a closed-door meeting with the Federal Government on Friday. Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, who addressed journalists after the meeting, confirmed the development, stating that the government and the union had reached…
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, on Friday held a crucial closed-door meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and officials from the Federal Ministry of Labour. The meeting is part of efforts to resolve the nationwide warning strike currently paralyzing services…
