Betrand Adeye

130 posts

Adeye is The African Exponent's West African Correspondent based on Abuja, Nigeria. He covers all West African Stories that matter with a slick African style.

  May 20, 2024

Niger and U.S. Finalize Agreement on American Troop Withdrawal by September

The agreement, reached after a five-day commission between Niger's defense ministry and the U.S. Department of Defense, ensures the protection of U.S. troops during the withdrawal process....

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  May 18, 2024

Nigeria Cracks Down on Traditional "Spraying" of Money at Social Events

This tradition, deeply embedded in Nigerian culture, symbolizes appreciation and financial support for the newlyweds....

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  May 17, 2024

Prolonged Stay of French Troops 'irks' Senegalese Leader

Speaking at a conference in Dakar, Sonko expressed doubts about the continued necessity of French military presence, over six decades after Senegal gained independence from France....

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  May 16, 2024

Top Candidate Axed from the June 29 Mauritanian Presidential Election

The exclusion of Aziz from the ballot comes amid stringent conditions imposed by the ruling party, which require presidential candidates to secure approvals from municipal councillors and mayors....

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  May 16, 2024

Relief as Benin Allows Temporary Export of Nigerian Oil

This decision, announced by Benin's Energy Minister following a high-level meeting between President Patrice Talon and the Director General of the Chinese National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), marks a crucial step forward in the region's oil distribution strategy....

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  May 16, 2024

8 Killed in Mosque Attack in Nigeria

Media coverage from the scene showed the mosque's charred walls and burned furniture, painting a grim picture of the aftermath....

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