May 09
Nigeria: The 'Repentant' Boko Haram Fighters [opinion]
This Day
Many Nigerians were aghast when they learned that military authorities had begun the controversial 'Operation Safe Corridor' initiative to 'rehabilitate and reintegrate surrendered… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Super Eagles Star Tijani Babaginda, Wife Hospitalised As Brother Dies in Accident
Premium Times
While Babayoro called for prayers for Tijani Babaginda, he sadly announced the death of Ibrahim, the young brother Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist's Detention Threatens Press Freedom [press release]
HRW
Immediately Release Daniel Ojukwu if No Charges Brought Read more »
Nigeria: UK Crime Agency Hails EFCC Over High-Profiled Corruption Cases
Daily Trust
The National Crime Agency (NCA), United Kingdom, on Thursday lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its resolve to see the end of high-profiled corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Recaptures Fleeing Inmates, Closing in On Others - Interior Minister
Vanguard
The Federal Government has announced the recapture of some inmates who last month fled the Suleja Custodial Centre following the collapse of its perimeter fence during a downpour. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Weeks Blackout - We Are Helpless, Taraba Govt Cries Out
Vanguard
Taraba State Government has cried out that it is currently helpless regarding the two weeks power outage that is making life difficult for inhabitants of Jalingo, the state… Read more »
Ghana: Presidency Rejects MFWA Request for Copy of Kpmg Audit Report On GRA-Sml Contract
GhanaToday
The Office of the President has refused to grant the Executive Director of Media Foundation for West Africa's (MFWA) request for a copy of the full KPMG Report on the Revenue… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-Aviation Minister, Daughter, Others for Abuse of Office
Premium Times
The trial judge granted bail to Mr Sirika and the rest of the defendants after their arraignment on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Reported Confiscation of Resident's Property in Enugu
Premium Times
A human rights group wrote a petition, accusing the Nigerian Army of threatening to take over the resident's property. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai ITC Program Takes Shape
New Dawn
President Boakai's ambitious Information Technology and Communication (ITC) program, aimed at empowering 10,000 Liberian youth with digital skills, is swiftly gaining momentum. Read more »
Liberia: Western Cluster's Road Permit Suspended
New Dawn
Liberia's Public Works Ministry has suspended the road user permit (RUP- 220620-004) issued to Western Cluster Limited (WCL) for "violation of the terms of the permit." Read more »
Liberia: The Conspicuous Display of Juju or Charms At Football Matches Is Not Good Sportsmanship [opinion]
Liberian Observer
Soccer or the game of football throughout the world is a game of entertainment and sportsmanship which, according to the rules of the game, should be played void of any outside… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Rivers Lawmakers Can't Impeach Fubara - PDP
Premium Times
"The lawmakers claiming to be APC members lost their seats after their defection from the PDP, the political party platform on which they were elected into the House. Read more »
Nigeria: Confusion As Factional Speaker Emerges in Rivers Assembly
Premium Times
The factional speaker emerged a day after Governor Fubara declared that Rivers State has no House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Elders Oppose CBN's Cybersecurity Levy
Vanguard
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), a prominent socio-cultural organization representing the interests of the Northern region of Nigeria, has strongly condemned the Central Bank of… Read more »
Liberia: Kush to Weah, Zombie to Boakai
New Republic
With just a little over three months in office, the new administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is beginning to grapple with difficulties in dealing with the scourge of… Read more »
Nigeria: Bullying in Schools - Stakeholders List Ways Out of Malaise
Vanguard
Recently, the video of a bullying incident at Lead British International School, Abuja, went viral, which eventually drew the attention of the authorities and the shutting down of… Read more »
Nigeria: Post Cop-28 - What's Next for Nigeria?
Vanguard
IT is approximately six months till the next COP 29, scheduled for 11th - 22nd November in Baku, Azerbaijan, where policymakers will gather to renew commitments towards the just… Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Overrules Member Calling for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy
Daily Trust
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, yesterday stepped down a motion calling for the suspension of the cybersecurity levy, which has sparked widespread… Read more »
Ghana: GNFS Ready to Rescue Flood Victims
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has conducted simulation exercises in readiness for recusing victims of potential flooding, as the rains set in. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Pledges to Complete Abuja-Kano Highway in One Year
Leadership
Minister of works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has declared the commitment of the federal government to complete the Abuja-Kaduna-Katsina-Kano Federal Highway within a record time. Read more »
Liberia: TNR Sub-Editor Bags Prestigious Award
New Republic
A charity group under the banner, "Second Chance Foundation for Better Future," has honored and certificated one of Liberia's leading newspapers, The New Republic Newspaper's… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Gives Gas Minister New Appointment [press release]
Premium Times
The president said he remains committed to unlocking Nigeria's immense gas potential to stimulate industrial development, job creation, and sustainable economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Start Producing Mobile Phones, Laptops Others - Naseni
Daily Trust
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has disclosed plans to produce laptops, android smartphones, lithium batteries and solar street lamps. Read more »
Nigeria: Utomi Speaks On Planned Mega Party Ahead of 2027
Premium Times
Mr Utomi says the planned mega party is to disrupt the current political order and deliver that impactful leadership that the country truly deserves. Read more »