November 07
Nigeria/Rwanda: Osimhen Returns As Ekong, Lookman, 20 Others Invited for Benin, Rwanda
This Day
Reigning Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has returned to the Super Eagles' after he missed the first leg of the AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya and the reverse… Read more »
Nigeria: 168 of 405 Inmates in Suleja Correctional Centre Awaiting Trial, Says Deputy Controller
This Day
Out of 405 inmates currently at the Suleja Correctional Center, 168 of them are said to be persons "Awaiting Trial". Read more »
Nigeria: Students Accuse Sokoto Special Adviser of Withholding Tuition Funds
Vanguard
Over 700 students from Sokoto State have accused the Special Adviser on Student Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Muhammad Salame, of failing to settle their tuition fees despite funds being… Read more »
Liberia: 'Hunger Is Killing Us' - Physically Challenged Cry for Employment
Liberian Investigator
People with Disabilities (PWDs) make up 16 percent of Liberia's population, according to Unicef. However, challenges continue to abound for them. Read more »
Liberia: Government Owes Logging Communities U.S.$9m, Report Finds
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian government owes large-scale Logging-affected communities approximately US$9 million in land rental for hot, dark forests, covering a million hectares, a new report has… Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Congratulates Trump On Election Victory
Radio Dalsan
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following provisional results indicating his victory in the U.S. presidential election. Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Vows to Reintegrate Somali Nationals As Germany Agrees On Deportation Plan
Radio Dalsan
Somalia is prepared to welcome back its nationals from Germany, particularly those without legal residency, following a meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Personnel to Wear Black Band in Tribute to Late Coas for Seven Days - Lagbaja
Premium Times
The Federal Government had on Wednesday ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast to mourn the deceased COAS, who was appointed on 19 June 2023 by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorised Inter-Border Communities in Niger, Kaduna Mourn Army Chief Lagbaja
Premium Times
Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, while serving as General Officer Commanding, I Division Kaduna, led operations against groups terrorising border communities in Birnin Gwari,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Women Run - Organisers Thrilled With Massive Turnout As Foreign Runners Arrive
Premium Times
Coordinator Tayo Popoola expressed delight at the response while emphasising the need for control to maintain the event's integrity. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 10, Burn Homes in Niger
Premium Times
Eyewitnesses said the bandits set homes and goods ablaze during the attack. Read more »
Kenya: EU Ambassador Denounces Fake Travel Ban Reports After Kenyan Deputy President's Impeachment
Africa Check
EU ambassador denounces fake travel ban reports after Kenyan deputy president's impeachment Read more »
Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Sunshine, Haziness From Thursday
Premium Times
NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles are in suspension. Read more »
Africa: Experts Converge in Lagos to Discuss Africa's Preparedness Against Global Health Threats
Premium Times
The two-day conference is organised by the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Extends Hypertension Screening, Urges Residents to Take Advantage
Premium Times
The health commissioner recently revealed that 30 per cent of the state's residents suffer from hypertension, with 70 per cent unaware of their condition. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Marketers Seek to Dismiss Dangote Refinery's Suit
Premium Times
The marketers requested that the court dismiss Dangote's claims, insisting that competitive practices are essential to Nigeria's economic health and the oil sector's viability. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Must Hold Govt Accountable for Quality Healthcare - Minister
Premium Times
Mr Pate said while strides have been made in healthcare affordability and insurance coverage, achieving universal access to quality healthcare remains an ongoing challenge. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Communications Authority Under Fire Over Lack of Consumer Protections for Data Expiries, Internet Disruptions
Capital FM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is in the spotlight over insufficient measures to protect consumers from data bundle expirations and frequent internet disruptions by… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Approves New Minimum Wage for Workers
Premium Times
Mr Oyelade said the new scale will be implemented as soon as the consequential adjustments process is completed by the committee which comprises top government and labour… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Urges Citizens' Participation in Anti-Corruption Fight
Leadership
Chairman of Open Africa Foundation, Mr Tunji Aworinde, has called for citizens' participation in the fight against corruption, saying fighting corruption requires collective effort… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Leaders Must Commit to Fair Climate Financing and Fully Phasing Out Fossil Fuels [press release]
AI London
Leaders at COP29 must listen to demands for climate justice by putting human rights at the heart of all decision making and commit to massively scaling up needs-based climate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Working Poverty Up to 35,3% - IH Securities
New Zimbabwe
RESEARCH and stockbroking firm, IH Securities says working poverty in Zimbabwe has risen to 35,3% confirming the hardships being experienced by the country's labour force. Read more »
South Africa: Walking Joburg's Biggest Baddest River - Boerboels and Cable Thieves
GroundUp
As the magnitude of Johannesburg's water crisis becomes clear, water authorities are beginning to look at what it would take to use water from alternative sources, including the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pathisa Nyathi Laid to Rest
The Herald
IN a deeply moving and dignified ceremony, family, friends, Government officials, and cultural enthusiasts gathered yesterday to bid farewell to one of Zimbabwe's most cherished… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pathisa Nyathi - Writer, Culturalist, Historian, Activist and Politician
The Herald
Veteran author, historian and cultural activist, Mr Pathisa Nyathi, has been described by many from the political, educational, religious and artistic sectors as a doyen and… Read more »
