January 25
Ghana: 22 Foreigners Arrested Over Alleged Illegal Mining in Savannah Region
Ghanaian Times
The Savannah Regional Police Intelligence Department has arrested 22 Togolese nationals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities within the West Gonja Municipality of the… Read more »
Nigeria: CAN Holds Special Prayers for Release of 177 Abducted Kaduna Worshippers
Leadership
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has held a special prayer session for the safe release of 177 worshippers abducted from… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Abductions - Governor Sani Denies Media Clampdown, Orders Probe
Leadership
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has denied allegations that his administration attempted to restrict media access or intimidate victims and residents of Kurmin Wali community in… Read more »
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Orders Legal Review of Paragon Oil's Controversial PEL 37 Licence Renewal
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested the attorney general to provide a legal opinion on the renewal of Paragon's Oil & Gas' petroleum exploration licence (PEL), as… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Government Warns Supporters Against Insulting Kwankwaso
Leadership
The Kano State Government has warned supporters of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf against making inflammatory remarks or insulting the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Artist Seeks Help to Return Home After Alleged Confinement in Cambodia
New Times
Rwandan musician Moise Mbarushimana, popularly known as Boy Chopper, is reportedly seeking assistance to return home after being stranded in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Read more »
Namibia: Minister Sankwasa Owes NamWater N$174 000 Amid Councillor Debt Criticism
Namibian
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa owes N$174 000 to the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), raising concerns of double standards after he recently urged… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Brig Gen Gasana As Presidential Pilot, Advisor On Air Force Matters
New Times
President Paul Kagame has appointed Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana as Presidential Pilot and Advisor to the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on Air Force… Read more »
Nigeria: How My Ex-Husband Released My Son's Passport After My 21 Days Fasting and Prayer' - Tonto Dikeh
Premium Times
"And for some reason, the Holy Spirit just told me, 'He's real, he's serious, believe him.' And I just stood there, and I believed him..." Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu to Undertake State Visit to Turkey
Premium Times
During President Tinubu's visit, both countries will engage in strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared values in finance, communication, trade and investment. Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Global CEO Hails President Tinubu, Says His Leadership, Vision Reasons Company Is Keen to Invest $20 Billion in Nigeria [press release]
Premium Times
He emphasised that Nigeria, under the Tinubu administration, is one of the countries attracting significant investment from global oil companies. Read more »
Somalia: Puntland Leader Meets U.S., UK Commanders Over Anti-ISIS Offensive
Shabelle
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni held high-level security talks with senior US and British special forces commanders in Nairobi, focusing on the final stages of a major… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM, Turkish Delegation Talk Security, Sovereignty in Mogadishu
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with a high-level Turkish delegation in the capital on Sunday to bolster defense cooperation and reaffirm Ankara's support for Somalia's… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Hospital Records 212 Prostate Surgeries in 2025 Amid Rising Cancer Rates Among Men
Premium Times
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men globally, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Read more »
Nigeria: 22 Kano State Assembly Members, Eight Federal Lawmakers, Resign From NNPP
Premium Times
Following the wave of defections, the APC now has 36 members in the 40-seat state legislature, and 19 of Kano's 24 seats in the House of Representatives. Read more »
South Africa: Vaal Mourns Young Lives Lost in Horror School Taxi Crash
Scrolla
Ofentse Vinger, 6, Thato Moetji, 17, and Bokamoso Mokhomo, 12, were among the 14 learners killed in a crash on 14 January 2025 in Sebokeng. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and other Gauteng… Read more »
South Africa: Protection of Persons With Disabilities Key Amid Severe Weather Conditions
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. Read more »
South Africa: Roads Affected By Floods in Mpumalanga
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has provided an update on the national roads that were affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding in Mpumalanga. Read more »
South Africa: Rand Water Rejects Claim the Vaal Dam Has Been Poisoned
SAnews.gov.za
Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times' 2025 Investigations Identify the Gaps, Failures in Nigeria's Health Sector
Premium Times
These 20 investigations capture Nigeria's most pressing health challenges in 2025, and how ordinary Nigerians bear the consequences when systems fail. Read more »
Somalia: Pakistan Pledges Support for Somalia in Talks With Interior Minister
Shabelle
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari met a Somali delegation led by Interior Minister Ali Hoosh in Islamabad, with talks focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and boosting… Read more »
Nigeria: Calm, Calculated, or Careless? Analysing Fubara's Attitude to Rivers' Political Crisis
Premium Times
Governor Fubara appears to have chosen restraint over retaliation, silence over spectacle. While supporters call it statesmanship, critics see miscalculation, prompting PREMIUM… Read more »
Nigeria: 48 Judges Make Long List of Nominees for Appointment As Appeal Court Justices
Premium Times
Federal High Court judge, James Omotsoho, who sentenced IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment and his colleague, Emeka Nwite, who is currently sitting on former Governor… Read more »
South Africa: Farewell to a Voice That United Millions - Tribute to Mandla 'Njinji' Magwaza [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) extends its heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and admirers of the late Mandla "Njinji" Magwaza, a legendary… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Bandits' Incursion - Barau Visits Troops, Urges Operatives to Crush Criminals
Daily Trust
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Sunday visited troops' camps in Gwarzo, Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District,… Read more »
