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Liberian refugees in Ghana protest over resettlement package

Some Liberian refugees in Ghana have staged a protest against the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the West African nation over resettlement package.

Nigeria court suspends sacking of “non-performing” teachers

A Nigerian court has suspended the intended plan by the Kaduna state to sack thousands of teachers who failed competency exams meant for their six-year old pupils.

Nigeria: Law student not called to the bar for wearing hijab

A Nigerian law student missed out on the chance to be called to the bar when she refused to remove her hijab before entering the venue for the graduation ceremony.

ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja for heads of state summit

Leaders of the regional West African bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Abuja, Nigeria for a heads of state summit.

Nigeria approves release of $1 billion to fight Boko Haram

The Nigerian government is to get $1 billion to fight the activities of the militant group, Boko Haram. State governors in Nigeria approved the release of the money which is to come from revenue accruing from oil sale.

George Weah gets opposition backing for run-off poll

The Liberian politician, George Weah has received a major backing from the country’s opposition party, the Liberty Party ahead of the December 26, presidential run-off poll.

Drunkards in Ghana demand for jobs

A group of people in Ghana called the drunkards association of Ghana its demanding jobs for is members who are alcohol abusers.

Nigeria: Woman arrested for selling her twin babies for $980

Nigerian security officials have arrested a woman who attempted selling her own one-month-old twin girls.

Ghana: Senior high schools plagued by respiratory diseases

Officials in Ghana are struggling to contain an emerging trend of an outbreak of respiratory diseases in some of the country’s senior high schools.

Gambia denies Russian monarchy revival deal

The Gambia has denied claims it is in the process of selling a land to a Siberian businessman to enable him revive the Russian monarchy.

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Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

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