Nigeria: Boko Haram ‘Ousted From Sambisa Forest Bastion’
BBC: The Nigerian army has driven Boko Haram militants from the last camp in their Sambisa forest stronghold,…
West African Forces On Alert In Case Gambia’s Jammeh Hangs On
Reuters: West Africa’s regional bloc has put standby forces on alert in case Gambian president Yahya Jammeh does…
‘Plastic Rice’ Seized In Nigeria
BBC: Nigeria has confiscated 2.5 tonnes of “plastic rice” smuggled into the country by unscrupulous businessmen, the customs…
Nigerian Ex-Governor James Ibori Released From UK Jail
BBC: Convicted fraudster and former Nigerian state governor James Ibori has been released, despite attempts by the home…
Germany Suspends Aid Talks With Congo After Kabila Overstays
Reuters: Germany has indefinitely postponed talks on development assistance to Congo after President Joseph Kabila stayed in…
I Will Not Step Down, Says Gambian President Jammeh
Reuters: Gambian President Yahya Jammeh said he would not step down and condemned mediation by West African…
Interswitch Delays IPO Over Nigerian Dollar Supply Concerns
Bloomberg: Interswitch Ltd., which processes payments for banks and owns a brand of debit cards in Nigeria,…
Nigeria: Abuja Airport To Be Closed For 6 Weeks
NAN: The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen Hadi Sirika, says the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja,…