July 03
Kenya: Senator Sifuna Rejects SRC Salary Hike for MPs
Capital FM
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rejected a salary increase proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Health Experts Call for Policies to Make Healthy Foods More Affordable
Seychelles News Agency
Health officials in Seychelles are calling for fiscal and trade policies that make healthy foods more affordable and accessible as well as the development of cycling lanes and safe… Read more »
Uganda: Mr President, Stop Wholesale Arbitrary Road Closures and Citizen Abuse [editorial]
Observer
The state of Uganda's road infrastructure is deeply troubling, with potholes, broken bridges and flooding, plaguing many parts of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: How Wike's Refusal to Relate With Me Is Hurting FCT - Senator Kingibe [interview]
Premium Times
The Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, speaks at length on the rift between her and the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and the relevance of the road construction projects he… Read more »
Kenya: Gideon Moi Condemns Looting, Vandalism of Property During Anti-Govt Protests
Capital FM
Kenya African National Union (KANU) chairman, Gideon Moi has condemned the act of looting and vandalism of properties citing that they are aimed to discredit the rather peaceful… Read more »
South Africa: DA Appoints George Michalakis As Chief Whip in the National Assembly [press release]
DA
The DA congratulates George Michalakis on his appointment as the party's new Chief Whip in the National Assembly, succeeding Siviwe Gwarube, who has served as Chief Whip of the… Read more »
South Africa: DA in Gauteng Open to Talks Despite ANC's Non-Adherence to Statement of Intent [press release]
DA
Despite some progress in negotiations today, the DA and ANC have not yet reached agreement on the composition of a government for Gauteng on the basis of the National Statement of… Read more »
Tanzania: President Samia Makes Minor Cabinet Reshuffle, Appoints New Taxman Czar
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made a minor reshuffle in her cabinet as well as appointing the new Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Commissioner. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Sets 3-Month Target to Deliver Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Delta
This Day
The federal government has started the construction of the Renewed Hope Housing project in Delta State with a three-month completion deadline. Read more »
Uganda: We Shall Fight, Rubanda West MP Tells RDC Over Wetland Evictions
Nile Post
Rubanda West County legislator Moses Kamuntu has vowed to fight anyone who evicts people from wetlands in the district. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition CCC Says State Security Agents Hunting Down Its Leaders Over Protest Threats
New Zimbabwe
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has said state security agents are hunting down its leaders Gift Ostallos Siziba and Amos Chibaya over an address the two made at a recent… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Alone Can't Solve Housing Issue in Lagos - Sanwo-Olu
Vanguard
Govrnor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, declared that the state government alone cannot address the housing deficit but promised to bridge the deficit in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Organise a Public Hearing On the Oronsaye Report
Premium Times
The lawmakers said the review of the report will be comprehensive and thorough, taking into cognisance the diverse perspectives and expertise available to them. Read more »
Nigeria: Former IGP Arase - Why Nigeria Truly Needs State Police [opinion]
Premium Times
The notion of a monolithic police service for a country as complex and massive as Nigeria is unreasonable and unfit for purpose. Read more »
Ghana: Mof-UG Maiden Quarterly Economic Roundtable Today
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the University of Ghana, is set to host the inaugural Quarterly Economic Roundtable (QER) today, at the ISSER Conference Hall,… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Assembly Suspends 4 Members Over 'Impeachment Plot'
Leadership
Four members of the Imo State House of Assembly have been suspended for allegedly plotting to remove speaker Chike Olemgbe from his position. Read more »
Nigeria: The Faces of Federalism - A Perspective for Advocates
Daily Trust
Federalism has been a hot topic in Nigeria, with many calling for 'true federalism' without fully understanding what it means. True federalism is often used in political discourse… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Community Appeals to Govt Over Erosion
Daily Trust
The traditional ruler of Ikabigbo community, Uzairie, Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Chief Braimah Alegeh, has called on the federal, state and local governments to come to his… Read more »
West Africa: Why Nigeria Must Pay Attention to UK's Elections Tomorrow
Daily Trust
Voters in the United Kingdom will go to the polls tomorrow in what some analysts have described as a defining moment for one of the countries that prides itself as a beacon of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Threatens to Jail Local Chiefs Wearing Crowns
Daily Trust
The Ondo state government has threatened to jail any 'minor' traditional chief who wears beaded crowns in the state for three years. Read more »
Nigeria: Northerners Plotting Against Tinubu Unpatriotic - Matawalle
Daily Trust
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised those he tagged "unpatriotic politicians in the northern region" for allegedly plotting against President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: 10th National Assembly Wastes First Year
Daily Trust
On June 13, 2024, the 10th National Assembly spent one year, devoid of positive colour and remarkable soundbite, in carrying out its three main functions of making laws, providing… Read more »
Nigeria: In Praise of Sadiq Ango Abdullahi
This Day
In the 2023 general elections, the good people of Sabon-gari local government, voted Sadiq Ango Abdullahi to represent them in the green chamber of the national assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Julius Berger Inaugurates Vocational Support Programme, Kaita Tells Trainees About Partnership With Government
This Day
The inaugural edition of the Julius Berger Vocational Support Programme kicked off Monday with the company's Director, Administration, Alh. Dr Abdulaziz Kaita telling the fresh… Read more »
Nigeria: The Priest As Political Provocateur
This Day
The Benue State governor should brighten his administration with less political wars, argues TUNDE OLUSUNLE Read more »