The ECOWAS Parliament has called for stronger participation in regional trade and economic activities across West Africa, urging citizens, entrepreneurs, and businesses to make greater use of the opportunities created under existing regional integration frameworks. The appeal was made during a press briefing in Abuja ahead of activities marking the parliament’s 25th anniversary. Officials highlighted the importance of increased collaboration between governments, businesses, and citizens to strengthen economic ties among […]

The 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been officially postponed, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announcing new dates for the continental tournament. Originally slated to take place in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April 2026, the competition has now been rescheduled to run from 25 July to 16 August of the same year. CAF explained that the decision to postpone the tournament […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano Strategic Command has successfully apprehended a suspected drug trafficker, identified as 45-year-old Ashiru Bala, following an intelligence-driven operation that led to the seizure of a large consignment of codeine-based cough syrup. The operation highlights the agency’s ongoing efforts to curb the distribution of controlled substances and protect communities from the dangers posed by illicit drugs. According to officials, Bala was arrested at […]

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of four individuals along the Igbeti–Kishi Road in Irepo Local Government Area of Oyo State, raising fresh concerns over security in the area. The incident was made public on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital. According to him, security operatives have already launched a coordinated operation aimed at rescuing […]