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Fidelis Ilechukwu in Glasgow, Scotland, starting his UEFA B Licence coaching course to enhance his skills for Rangers' NPFL t
Rangers Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu Begins UEFA B Licence Course in Scotland
WAEC official Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut meeting with NANS student leaders to address CB-WASSCE exam delays and reassure candidat
WAEC Reassures Students: 2026 CB-WASSCE Results Unaffected by Exam Day Glitches
Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring a penalty for France against Paraguay in the Round of 16 match. Image Title: Mbappé’s
Mbappé Penalty Sends France Past Paraguay, Into World Cup Quarterfinal Against Morocco
Davido speaking into a microphone on a stage, using a FIFA World Cup event to highlight the abduction of 39 schoolchildren an
Davido Defends World Cup Performance Spotlighting Kidnapped Children, Says Nigeria’s Image Is Secondary
Dangote Group announces plans for a 700,000 bpd refinery in Kenya to serve East African markets, aiming to reduce regional fu
Dangote Group Announces Plans for Major Refinery in Kenya to Target East African Markets
APC Oyo State reconciliation committee members including Senator Olufemi Lanlehin and Professor Taoheed Adedoja meeting to re
Oyo APC Names Lanlehin, Adedoja to Lead Internal Reconciliation Effort
Andrey Santos in a Chelsea kit, smiling during a match, representing a potential midfield reinforcement for Manchester United
Manchester United Turn to Chelsea’s Andrey Santos as Midfield Options Shrink
Team Lagbaja receives the championship trophy from Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu at the NADCEL 2026 polo tournament award c
Team Lagbaja Wins NADCEL 2026 Polo Championship as Nigerian Army Marks 163rd Anniversary
Commissioner Nura Ma'aji Sumaila speaking at a press briefing on Kano State's ₦928 billion infrastructure investment across 4
Kano State Reports ₦928 Billion Spent on 1,508 Projects, With Nearly Half Completed
Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, standing outside after his release from detention in China, highlighting diplomatic interve
Pastor Ezra Jin Released From Chinese Detention After Trump-Xi Discussion

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Fidelis Ilechukwu in Glasgow, Scotland, starting his UEFA B Licence coaching course to enhance his skills for Rangers' NPFL t

Rangers Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu Begins UEFA B Licence Course in Scotland

On: July 6, 2026
In: Sports
WAEC official Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut meeting with NANS student leaders to address CB-WASSCE exam delays and reassure candidat

WAEC Reassures Students: 2026 CB-WASSCE Results Unaffected by Exam Day Glitches

On: July 6, 2026
In: Education for All
Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring a penalty for France against Paraguay in the Round of 16 match. Image Title: Mbappé’s

Mbappé Penalty Sends France Past Paraguay, Into World Cup Quarterfinal Against Morocco

On: July 6, 2026
In: Sports
Davido speaking into a microphone on a stage, using a FIFA World Cup event to highlight the abduction of 39 schoolchildren an

Davido Defends World Cup Performance Spotlighting Kidnapped Children, Says Nigeria’s Image Is Secondary

On: July 5, 2026
In: Social Impact & Development
Dangote Group announces plans for a 700,000 bpd refinery in Kenya to serve East African markets, aiming to reduce regional fu

Dangote Group Announces Plans for Major Refinery in Kenya to Target East African Markets

On: July 5, 2026
In: Business & Economy
APC Oyo State reconciliation committee members including Senator Olufemi Lanlehin and Professor Taoheed Adedoja meeting to re

Oyo APC Names Lanlehin, Adedoja to Lead Internal Reconciliation Effort

On: July 5, 2026
In: General News
Andrey Santos in a Chelsea kit, smiling during a match, representing a potential midfield reinforcement for Manchester United

Manchester United Turn to Chelsea’s Andrey Santos as Midfield Options Shrink

On: July 5, 2026
In: Sports

WEST AFRICAN POLITICS

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Nigerian Foreign Ministry spokesperson reads a statement condemning attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, accusing police of

Nigeria Warns of Tougher Diplomatic Action After Fresh Killings of Citizens in South Africa

On: July 5, 2026
In: West African Politics
Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, PDP gubernatorial candidate, speaking at a press conference about alleged politically motivated

Cross River PDP Candidate Alleges Tax Audit Is Political Retaliation

On: July 5, 2026
In: West African Politics
APC spokesperson Felix Morka at a press conference denying a fake candidate list for the 2027 primaries, highlighting interna

APC Candidate List Disavowal Signals Internal Tensions Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

On: June 30, 2026
In: West African Politics
US Ambassador Joann Lockard and Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré shaking hands at a diplomatic even

US-Burkina Faso Relations: A Strategic Recalibration Amidst Sahelian Turmoil

On: June 29, 2026
In: West African Politics
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in a formal portrait, facing a legal threat against a cleric over defamatory election claims. Im

Kwankwaso’s N10bn Defamation Threat: A Test of Political Accountability and Clergy Influence in West Africa’s Electoral Landscape

On: June 26, 2026
In: West African Politics
Patriarch Urbain Karim Elisio da Silva's formal birthday tribute to President Romuald Wadagni, featuring a portrait, coat of

Bénin: A Patriarch’s Blessing and the Politics of Succession – WANA Analysis

On: June 24, 2026
In: West African Politics
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Ekiti Election: CDD Report Exposes Systemic Flaws That Threaten Regional Electoral Integrity

On: June 22, 2026
In: West African Politics

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

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Dangote Group announces plans for a 700,000 bpd refinery in Kenya to serve East African markets, aiming to reduce regional fu

Dangote Group Announces Plans for Major Refinery in Kenya to Target East African Markets

On: July 5, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Graph showing global crude oil price drop to $70 per barrel alongside a Nigerian petrol pump display reading N1,000, illustra

Nigerian Petrol Prices Stay Above N1,000 as Dangote Refinery and Importers Hold Firm

On: July 5, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Nigerian Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele at a press conference defending government spending against IMF data claims. Image Ti

Nigeria Denies ₦8 Trillion ‘Shadow Budget’ Allegation, Blames IMF Report Misreading

On: July 5, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Chequan Lewis, a Black man in a suit, stands smiling in a modern office, appointed as Crunch Fitness CEO. Image Title: Howa

HBCU Leadership Pipeline Strengthens as Howard Alumnus Takes Helm of Global Fitness Brand

On: July 3, 2026
In: Business & Economy
Charles Abana of the FRC and Senator George Akume meet in Abuja to discuss Nigeria's ₦2.5 trillion independent revenue target

Nigeria Targets ₦2.5 Trillion in Independent Revenue for 2026: A Test of Fiscal Discipline and Regional Signal

On: July 2, 2026
In: Business & Economy
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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS

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Podcast Advertising in West Africa: A New Frontier for Audience Engagement and Commercial Strategy

On: June 23, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation
A promotional poster for the Apple TV+ series Sugar, featuring a noir-style detective scene, illustrating the show's genre-be

WANA Analysis: The Cultural and Economic Implications of Streaming Content in West Africa

On: June 22, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation

Togo’s Data Protection Framework Advances: Sectoral Guide Pre-Validation Begins in Blitta

On: June 11, 2026
In: Technology & Innovation

DEFENSE & SECURITY

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Nigerian Military Rescues Six More Abductees in Borno, Including Infants

On: July 5, 2026
In: Defense and Security
Malian military aircraft conducting precision airstrikes in the Gao region, targeting terrorist armed groups as part of an in

Mali’s Intelligence-Led Air Campaign: A Strategic Shift in the Sahel Counterterrorism Calculus

On: July 5, 2026
In: Defense and Security
Malians crowd outside the National Transport Office to register vehicles after a government ban on unregistered plates for se

Mali’s Ban on Unregistered Vehicles: A Test of Governance and Security in the Sahel

On: July 5, 2026
In: Defense and Security

HUMAN RIGHT, CRIME & JUSTICE

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Professor Martin Aghaji, a cardiothoracic surgeon, whose arrest by security agencies prompted the Enugu NMA to demand transpa

Enugu Medical Body Seeks Clarity from Security Agencies on Surgeon’s Arrest

On: July 5, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law
Nigerian man Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi in a courtroom, facing charges for fabricating government agencies and impersonating a di

Man Charged Over Fake Presidential Agency Insists Appointment Was Legitimate

On: July 5, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law
A 67-year-old woman arrested at Lagos airport for smuggling 13kg of cocaine disguised as plantains in luggage. Image Title: N

Elderly UK-Based Grandmother Arrested at Lagos Airport in Cocaine Concealment Case

On: July 5, 2026
In: Justice & Rule of Law

WOMEN & YOUTHS

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Burkina Faso’s Mousso d’Or Awards: Beyond Celebrating Female Excellence, a Signal for Economic Resilience in the Sahel

On: June 9, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment
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COMESA Launches Regional Curriculum Design to Bridge Gender Gaps in Energy Sector Leadership and STEM

On: May 23, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment
Nigeria’s Economic Future Hinges on Ending Women’s Exclusion from Leadership, Minister Warns

Nigeria’s Economic Future Hinges on Ending Women’s Exclusion from Leadership, Minister Warns

On: May 23, 2026
In: Women & Youths Empowerment

EDUCATION

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WAEC official Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut meeting with NANS student leaders to address CB-WASSCE exam delays and reassure candidat

WAEC Reassures Students: 2026 CB-WASSCE Results Unaffected by Exam Day Glitches

On: July 6, 2026
In: Education for All
Peter Obi speaking at a podium, criticizing Nigeria's education policy implementation failures due to chronic underfunding an

Obi Blames Weak Leadership, Not Policy Design, for Nigeria’s Secondary School Crisis

On: July 5, 2026
In: Education for All
EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot and UNICEF Representative Wafaa Saeed visit students at a Qur’anic centre in Kano, highlighting

EU’s Education Investment in Northern Nigeria Signals Broader Regional Strategy for Stability and Development

On: June 14, 2026
In: Education for All

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