Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Explains Delay in Opening Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge
[Premium Times] The governor stressed that the contractors had assured the government that the work would be completed within two weeks.
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Nigeria: National Theatre Holds Creative Summit in Kano, First-Ever Outside Lagos
[Premium Times] The two-day programme brings creative economy practitioners together for sessions on access to funding, financial literacy and practical skills.
Nigeria: Academic Union Threatens Nationwide Strike
[Premium Times] The union said its decision was prompted by the government’s failure to fully implement the December 2025 agreement reached after years of negotiations.
Gambia: Lawmaker Urges Urgent Road Repairs to Promote Agriculture & Rural Development
[Foroyaa] The Member for Baddibu Central, Hon. Sulayman Saho, has called on the government to urgently improve road infrastructure, particularly in the North Bank Region, saying good roads are essential to increasing agricultural production, supporting…
Gambia: Turkish Ambassador Says Karpowership Could Return As Gambia Seeks Way Out of Power Crisis
[Foroyaa] Türkiye’s outgoing Ambassador to The Gambia, Fahir Turker Oba, has said the door remains open for Turkish energy company Karpowership to return to The Gambia as the country continues to face serious electricity supply…
Liberia: Two Get 30 Years for Murder in Maryland
[New Dawn] Court Rejects Motion for New Trial
Nigeria: Elizabeth Musa Wins Innovative Media Personality of the Year Award
[This Day] Elizabeth Musa, Programme Lead and Anchor of Business Morning Live on BusinessDay Television, has won the Innovative Media Personality of the Year award.
West Africa: Gambia Protesters Burn Tyres to Denounce Power Cuts
[Daily Maverick] BANJUL, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Police used tear gas to disperse protesters who gathered overnight in multiple locations in Gambia, including near President Adama Barrow’s official residence, to denounce what they described as…
Nigeria: Arteta Names Okocha, Ronaldinho As Most Skilful Teammates
[Premium Times] The Arsenal manager named Frédéric Déhu as the best-dressed teammate and another Nigerian, Haruna Babangida, as the worst-dressed.
Niger: MFWA Calls for Investigation Into Journalist's Disappearance
[MFWA] The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is deeply concerned for the safety of Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, Director-General of Radio-Télévision Saraounia (RTS) and a former Radio France Internationale (RFI) correspondent, who has been…