June 26
Nigeria: 2,600 People Killed in Benue Attacks in One Year - Amnesty International
Premium Times
Mrs Magaji further said 18 out of the 23 local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State were constantly under security threats by armed attackers. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, ASUU Meet to Avert Strike By Lecturers' Union
Premium Times
"The government has spent one year in office and we have not been called for any formal meeting. Today we are having the first formal meeting." Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki Loses Mother, Tinubu Mourns
Premium Times
President Tinubu said Mrs Saraki lived a long and fruitful life as a servant of her community, a servant of God, and a beloved guardian and mother to many. Read more »
Nigeria: Second Republic Senator, Kunle Oyero, Dies At 100
Daily Trust
A second Republic Senator, Otunba Kunle Oyero, has died at the age of 100. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Rallies Support for Tinubu As President's Delegation Pays Him Condolence Visit
Premium Times
"I wish to call on all of us to rally around him and see to it that we salvage this nation together. It's not a game of apportioning blame. It's a game of making this country work,… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Are Intervening On Federal Roads - Delta Govt
Vanguard
Delta State Government, Wednesday, explained that it was intervening on several Federal Government roads across the state to enable Deltans and other Nigerians have unfettered… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Not Indifferent to Challenges Bedeviling North - Shettima
Vanguard
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has tongue lashed critics that President Bola Tinubu is not indifferent to challenges of insecurity and food security among others… Read more »
Kenya: High-Level Govt Offices to Face Budget Cuts Amid Austerity Measures
Capital FM
High-level state offices are set to face significant budget cuts following austerity measures announced by President William Ruto after heeding calls to withdraw the Finance Bill… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Appeals for Patience On Capitation Funds, Highlights Govt Commitment to Education
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged secondary school principals to be patient regarding the release of capitation funds, assuring them that the government is committed to… Read more »
Angola: Cabinet Council Approves National Minimum Wage
ANGOP
The Cabinet Council approved Wednesday the national minimum wage, set at 70,000 kwanzas and 50,000 kwanzas for micro-enterprises and startups. Read more »
Angola: Angolan MP Participates in Conference Against Terrorism
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Angolan MP, Lurdes Caposso takes part in the Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians in DOA Qatar that started on June 26, dedicated to address counter-terrorism strategies and… Read more »
Ghana: Efforts Underway to Ensure Ghanaian MPs Safe Return From Kenya, Parliament Says
Accra Times
The MPs and a senior assistant clerk escaped unhurt when demonstrators stormed Kenya's Parliament as the protests intensified Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Secures Tinubu's Approval to Upgrade Ibadan Airport to International Status
Vanguard
In a significant milestone for Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, has secured the approval of President Bola Tinubu to upgrade Ibadan Airport to an international status, paving the… Read more »
Nigeria: Let's Rally Round Tinubu to Salvage Nigeria - Shettima
Vanguard
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday called on the members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and other appointees of President Bola Tinubu's administration to rally… Read more »
Namibia: Muharukua Joins Swapo
Namibian
... a party he accused of campaigning with food Read more »
Ghana: Bawumia Presents Napo's Name As Running-Mate Choice to President Akufo-Addo
Accra Times
Opoku Prempeh, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has already been widely rumored to be selected for the role Read more »
Nigeria: CJID Holds Webinar to Discuss Nigeria's Position On Samoa Agreement
Premium Times
The event, which took place on 20 June 2024 and was moderated by Tobi Oluwatola, the CEO of Tao Energy, scrutinised the risks and benefits of signing the Agreement. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Committed to Free, Responsible Journalism - Minister
Leadership
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammad Idris, has stated that President Bola Tinubu's administration is committed to supporting free and responsible… Read more »
Nigeria: Leadership Chairman Mrs NDA-Isaiah Laments Poverty of Writers, Columnists
Leadership
The Chairman of LEADERSHIP Media Group, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, has said that despite the immense contribution of journalists, writers, and columnists in shaping public opinion and… Read more »
Rwanda: Why the Election Period in Rwanda Is a Celebration [opinion]
New Times
It's just a few days into the Presidential and parliamentary campaigns for the upcoming elections on July 15, 2024, and Rwanda is already buzzing with excitement. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Presidential Jet' - Senate Convenes Emergency Sitting Over Supplementary Budget
Daily Trust
The Senate has convened an emergency sitting to consider President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's supplementary appropriation for the 2024 fiscal year. Read more »
Ghana: Pray for Good Leaders, Not Victory for Preferred Candidates!! [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
Elections in Ghana come with significant events as the case is in every country that cherishes democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Won't Promise Workers Impossible Wage It Can't Afford - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government said President Bola Tinubu's administration cannot promise an "impossible" wage that it will not be able afford. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique and Japan Sign Agreement for Development Projects
AIM
Mozambican Foreign Minister Verónica Macamo, and the Japanese Ambassador, Hamada Keiji, signed on Wednesday, in Maputo, an agreement aimed at creating Human Resources… Read more »
Nigeria: Produce List of the 90 Roads You Rehabilitated in One Year, PDP Tells Otti
Vanguard
The Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Abia State chapter,has tasked Governor Alex Otti,to name the 90 roads he rehabilitated in one year, which he stated in his last broadcast to the… Read more »