Authorities in Burkina Faso have debunked social media rumours that it has closed its land borders to Mali.  A government statement released on Tuesday, 2nd August, 2022 said the government is taking note of the creators and purveyors of false…

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police has ordered a massive deployment of additional police operatives and operational assets within the capital, Abuja and its environs to solidify the security and protection of lives and property of its residents. This also includes the…

Consumers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas are going through tough times as many gas stations are shut following the sit-down strike by tanker operators.  Consumers who do not have gas would have to resort to charcoal or other alternatives.  WADR’s Correspondent…

In Nigeria, five more passengers on board the ill-fated Kaduna-Abuja train attacked by terrorists on March 28, 2022 have regained freedom. Publisher of Desert Herald, Tukur Mamu, who had been involved in negotiations for the release of the abductees, confirmed…

France has expressed appreciation to President of the Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, for providing passage for the articulation of the Barkhane Force as they leave Mali. The new Commander of the Barkhane Force, General Bruno Baratz. who took command of Operation…

Government of Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to support Burkina Faso in the areas of rebuilding the economy and energy.   Iranian Ambassador, Alireza Taheri, conveyed this reassurance and other promises to the Burkinabe Prime Minister Albert Ouédraogo during a…

A parliamentary watch group in Ghana, Odekro has called on the leadership of the legislature to refer up to 33 members of the house to its privileges committee for absenteeism.  The latest development comes after the speaker of Ghana’s parliament…

Coronavirus otherwise known as Covid-19  cases have increased again in the West African country of Liberia, with the country recording 47 new positive cases in the last ten days.  According to Liberian Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, rigorous contact tracing…

Lagos State government in South Western Nigeria has launched the Lagos Commodities and futures Exchange. Governor of the State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the official commissioning of the trading agency also revealed the commencement of trading in gold now to be…

Experts in Nigeria are seeking global support in taming the tide of the rising cases of Hepatitis cases in the country. According to the World Health Organization, Nigeria has one of the highest burdens of viral hepatitis with a national…