As the West surges toward electric cars, here’s where the unwanted gas guzzlers go | CNN
Cotonou, Benin CNN — Standing on the stony ground in the bustling Fifa Park car lot, Rokeeb Yaya is haggling over the price of a dark red car. It is…
Four killed after US convoy attacked in Nigeria | CNN
CNN — A United States convoy was attacked in Nigeria on Tuesday killing four people, including two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers, and kidnapping three others,…
US imposes visa bans on Nigerians who disrupted elections | CNN
Reuters — The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation’s 2023 election cycle, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Ghana’s president softens country’s stance on draconian anti-LGBTQ bill as Kamala Harris visits | CNN
CNN — Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that “substantial elements” of a draconian anti-LGBTQ bill being considered by its parliament “have been modified” after an intervention by his government.…
Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators | CNN
CNN — Although Nigeria has vast energy reserves, more than 92 million people in the country live without access to electricity, according to the International Energy Agency. Those who are…
Nigerians vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states | CNN
Lagos, Nigeria CNN — Nigerians began voting on Saturday in delayed governorship polls, weeks after a controversial and disputed presidential election – amid reports of electoral violence and voter disenfranchisement.…
Nigeria delays governorship elections amid disputed presidential vote | CNN
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Nigeria’s electoral commission has postponed governorship elections planned for this weekend by another week, citing limited time to reset its voting machines nearly two weeks after…
Widespread voting delays hinder tense Nigerian election as millions go to the polls | CNN
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Widespread delays overshadowed a crucial presidential election in Nigeria Saturday, as millions voted to elect their new leader. The hotly contested poll is being held simultaneously…
Many talented young Nigerians are leaving. Halting the exodus will be a task for the next president | CNN
Lagos, Nigeria CNN — “May Nigeria not happen to you,” is a common prayer in Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. It is a heartfelt wish born out of…
Nigeria opposition senatorial candidate gunned down days before crucial elections | CNN
CNN — A manhunt is underway for the killers of a senatorial candidate for Nigeria’s opposition Labor Party, who was shot and burned in his campaign vehicle late Wednesday in…