Immigration, DSS place ‘protest sponsors’ on watchlist, freeze bank accounts
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday.…
Protest divisions emerge: Split between demonstrators and those heeding call for dialogue
The End Bad Governors protest saw some division among the protesters on its sixth day. While some demonstrators stayed away from the Ojota protest, the court stipulated location for the protest. Others…
Why some Arab states side with Israel
Leaders of most Arab countries condemn Israel and its war in Gaza. Yet, some Arab governments maintain close ties with the state of Israel. They have a common enemy – and face…
Sudan: Burhan rules out negotiation
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan struck a defiant tone on Wednesday after a drone hit an army base he was visiting in eastern Sudan, casting doubt on recent efforts to bring…
Tennis player Ibrahima Diaw on his Olympic journey for Senegal
Ibrahima Diaw is representing Senegal at the 2024 Olympics in table tennis. He easily beat Nepal's Santoo Shrestha (4-0) in the first round, but fell to Hong Kong's Chun Ting Wong (4-3)…
Adam Peaty slams World Anti-Doping Agency over ‘lack of transparency’
In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Great Britain's two-time gold medallist Adam Peaty slams the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over its "lack of transparency", following accusations of doping against certain Chinese…
Why oil-rich Nigeria can still not fuel its economy
Fuel shortages, inflation and high levels of poverty have plagued Nigeria in recent years. The 77 Percent travels to Lagos, to meet young Nigerians who tell them how they view Nigeria's economy…
Hundreds of Somalis protest against Al Shabaab after deadly Mogadishu attack
Hundreds of Mogadishu residents gathered at Lido Beach on Monday to denounce the deadly terrorist attack that took place in the Somali capital over the weekend. Authorities say 37 people were killed…
A spotlight on Nigeria’s textile wizard
Meet Ifebuche Madu, the mastermind behind the Nigerian team's 2022 Winter Olympics uniforms. Ifebuche crafted the uniforms with traditional, hand-dyed Adire fabrics that celebrate her country's rich heritage.…
‘Tinubu’s speech did not address our demands’ – Protesters #EndBadGovernance Day 5
Protesters in Lagos have continued to demand the return of fuel subsidies and reduce inflation among other things.…