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Nigerian content creator and streamer Carter Efe , whose real name is Oderhohwo Efe , has been suspended from the popular streaming platform Twitch . The suspension comes shortly after Efe emerged as Africa’s most-followed Twitch streamer, a milestone achieved following a high profile livestream featuring Afrobeats star Davido. In a post shared on Snapchat, Efe published an email from Twitch informing him that his account had been suspended for violating the platform’s terms of service.  Efe’s Twitch following surged to more than 400,000 after Davido appeared on his stream, overtaking fellow Nigerian comedian and streamer Shank Comics, who set the previous record about six months ago and currently has around 240,000 followers. ___________________________ RELATED : You used Vodoo on Her, One Day The Scales Will Fall off and She Will Leave You! - X User Tells Carter Efe ___________________________ The livestream also delivered several other miles...

Burkina Faso has reportedly transferred 11 detained Nigerian soldiers to isolated detention amid ongoing diplomatic tensions. Sources say the Nigerian government has yet to formally convince the ruling military junta that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft at the centre of the dispute was en route to Portugal. The ___________________________ RELATED : Burkina Faso Confirms Detention of 11 Nigerian Military Officers, Seizure of Air Force Aircraft ___________________________ Burkinabè authorities are said to suspect the aircraft may have been linked to deployments connected with an alleged coup attempt in neighbouring Benin. The development recalls a similar incident in December 2023, when Burkina Faso arrested four French nationals in Ouagadougou and accused them of espionage. France denied the allegation, insisting the men were not operatives of its external intelligence agency, the DGSE. The junta reportedly demanded €150 million and military equipment for their releas...

Burkina Faso ’s military government has confirmed the detention of 11 Nigerian military personnel and the seizure of a Nigerian Air Force cargo aircraft that entered the country’s airspace without authorisation before making an emergency landing. In a statement issued late Monday, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) said the C-130 aircraft was compelled to land on December 8, 2025, in Bobo-Dioulasso following an in-flight emergency. The bloc said the aircraft, which belonged to the Nigerian Air Force, had flown over Burkinabe territory without the required clearance. The AES comprises Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, all currently governed by military regimes. ___________________________ ___________________________ Authorities said the plane was carrying two crew members and nine passengers, all of whom were later identified as Nigerian military officers. They are currently being held by Burkinabe security officials. The AES condemned the incident, describing it as a “violati...

The government of Benin announced on Sunday that it had successfully foiled an attempted coup allegedly orchestrated by members of the country’s armed forces. In a televised address, Interior Minister Alassane Seidou said the military leadership “remained committed to the republic,” reaffirming its loyalty despite the actions of a small group of soldiers. Earlier in the day, a faction of soldiers appeared on state television claiming to have overthrown President Patrice Talon . Eyewitnesses told the BBC they heard gunfire in parts of Cotonou, and reports emerged that some state media staff had been held hostage during the broadcast. A presidential adviser told the BBC that President Talon was in a secure location. French diplomats also dismissed circulating reports that he had sought refuge at the French embassy in Cotonou, the country’s administrative capital.

A group of soldiers on Sunday announced the dissolution of Benin’s government during a televised broadcast on the state-owned channel. Identifying themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation, the officers declared that President Patrice Talon and all political officeholders had been removed from power, adding that all state institutions now stand dissolved. Talon, who has led the country since 2016, had previously stated that he would leave office in April 2026 after the next presidential election. His administration has faced increasing tension in recent months. In September 2024, Djimon Tevoedjre, commander of the Republican Guard and head of the president’s security detail, was arrested following an attempted coup. Benin now becomes the latest West African nation to fall under military control. The announcement follows a similar development in Guinea-Bissau last month, where military officers seized power after President Umaro Embaló and his main challenger,...

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly stranded in Guinea-Bissau after a group of military officers announced a takeover of the government. Jonathan , who was in the country as part of an international election observation mission, is among hundreds of foreign observers unable to depart following Sunday’s general elections. The results were expected to be officially declared before the coup announcement halted the process. According to Daily Trust, many observers who rushed to the airport after news of the takeover broke were unable to leave, as the situation quickly deteriorated. The coup leaders, identifying themselves as the “High Military Command for the Restoration of Order,” declared “total control” of the country on Wednesday.  The move came a day after the two leading candidates, incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition contender Fernando Dias each declared victory despite the electoral commission not yet releasing official ...

Guinea-Bissau’s military has taken control of the country and arrested embattled President Umaro Sissoco Embaló following days of political tension. The military's high command announced on Wednesday that it had assumed full authority, deposed President Embaló, and halted the ongoing vote count from Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections. Key government and political figures including the chief of the armed forces, the interior minister, and an opposition leaders were detained as soldiers moved swiftly to consolidate control. Borders have been closed, and a nationwide curfew has been imposed. The takeover comes after rival candidates claimed victory amid disputes over the opposition’s exclusion from the poll. Guinea-Bissau, which gained independence in 1974, has experienced at least nine coups or coup attempts since then. Share this story

Aliko Dangote , Africa's wealthiest individual, has reached a net worth of $30 billion as of October 23, 2025, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This significant milestone caps a strong year for the Nigerian magnate, whose fortune has swelled by $2.16 billion since the start of the year.  ________________________________ RELATED : [GRAPHIC VIDEO] Dangote Truck Kills 10, Including Pregnant Woman in Ondo State¡¡¡ (Viewer Discretion Advised) ________________________________ Just days before hitting the mark, Dangote's net worth stood at $29.8 billion. A recent surge saw a $430 million valuation gain help push him over the edge. The impressive financial rise aligns with the continued expansion of the Dangote Group's industrial empire, notably the completion of a major cement plant in Côte d’Ivoire. Located in Attingué, about 30 km north of Abidjan, the $160 million facility spans 50 hectares and boasts an annual capacity of three million metric tonnes....

Nigerian Punter Adeshina Adewale aka Kenny Blaze purchased this sleek Lamborghini Urus 2 days ago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adeshina Kehinde Adewale (@kennyblaze12) Kennyblaze who specialises in Virtual Punting posted the above on his Instagram page and captioned it  'Lambo Boy'.  Congratulations to him......

After steering FirstHoldCo , the parent company of Nigeria’s oldest bank, First Bank of Nigeria Limited to record-breaking profits, billionaire mogul and philanthropist Femi Otedola is set to cash in a $1.6 million dividend payout from his stake in the banking powerhouse. ____________________ • Femi Otedola is set to pocket a cool $1.6 million in dividends from his 11.8% stake in FirstHoldCo, Nigeria’s oldest banking group. • The financial giant declared a $15.7 million dividend following a record-breaking 2024 performance, raking in $663.7 million in revenue and $487.5 million in net profit. • Otedola also bagged an additional $11.2 million from Geregu Power, thanks to the energy company’s stellar 65% revenue surge and profit boom. _________________________ Otedola, who doubles as chairman of FirstHoldCo and Geregu Power Plc, holds a combined 11.8% stake in the Lagos-based financial group, cementing his position as one of Nigeria’s most influential business figures. Fir...

Billionaire investor Tony Elumelu , Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), is set to earn a total dividend of N1.68 billion following the bank’s interim payout of 25 kobo per share for the first half of 2025. His direct shareholding will yield approximately N375.4 million, while his indirect holdings will contribute an additional N1.3 billion. The combined payout reinforces Elumelu’s status as one of Nigeria’s most consistent dividend earners. UBA’s latest interim dividend marks a reduction from the record N2.00 per share distributed in the same period of 2024.

Africa's Richest Man, Aliko Dangote was interviewed by Francine Lacqua of Bloomberg News. In this interview he gave insights on how he had to prioritise his refinery over purchasing Arsenal & More......