June 23
Nigeria: ASUU Faults Gov Otti's Claims On Payment of Salaries
Premium Times
The governor claimed on Friday that his administration had paid all staff of the Abia State University their salaries for April and May. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Set to Convene a Roundtable On the Nigeria's Security Challenges
This Day
The Nigerian Army is set to convene a roundtable on the country's security challenges. Read more »
Rwanda: How Campaigns Are Unfolding On Social Media
New Times
Since the official launch of campaigns for the 2024 general elections on June 22, presidential and parliamentary candidates have been actively engaging with the public both in… Read more »
Somalia: Revenge Killings Strike Again in Central Somalia - Quran Teacher and Wife Murdered
Shabelle
In yet another tragic episode of clan-related violence, a Quran teacher and his wife were brutally killed on Saturday night in Gorfaale village, located in the central Galgadud… Read more »
Nigeria: Tunde Kelani, Baba Wande Reconcile, End 30-Year Feud
Premium Times
In a heartwarming display of unity and hope, both parties set aside their differences. Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Commends Kaduna Agency for Refunding $50 to Pilgrims [press release]
Premium Times
The refund to the pilgrims arose from the downward price review the agency got from the company that it engaged to slaughter animals on their behalf. Read more »
Nigeria: OB3 Gas Pipeline to Be Completed August - NNPC
Premium Times
"I am very happy and convinced that, by the middle of August, we will complete this project. I have been assured of that by the project team," Mr Kyari said Read more »
Nigeria: Christ Embassy Fire Under Control - Lagos Govt
Premium Times
She said the fire escalated because the church's fire service thought it could handle the situation without recourse to the Lagos fire service. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts Christ Embassy Church in Lagos
Premium Times
The building, located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, is the headquarters of the church. Read more »
Malawi: Over 26,000 Dogs Vaccinated Against Rabies in Blantyre City
Nyasa Times
Mission Rabies, a project of Worldwide Veterinary Services (WVS) says it has vaccinated over 26,000 dogs and sterilized a total of 225 dogs and cats in Blantyre city during its… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Inflation - ACCI Calls On Nigerian Govt to Mitigate Crisis
Premium Times
"The government must take decisive action to mitigate this crisis and alleviate the suffering of the populace," Mr Obegolu said Read more »
Nigeria: Student Loan - Nigerian Govt Set to Pay N35 Billion to 70,000 Successful Applicants
Premium Times
Sources also confirmed that the agency has concluded plans to pay N20,000 every month to all the successful applicants every year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Sanction of Civil Servants Drawing Salaries After Relocating Abroad
Premium Times
The president also directed that the culprits' supervisors and department heads be punished for aiding and abetting the fraud while they were in charge. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZACC Mole Rattles Anti-Graft Body Accused of Shielding Wicknell Chivayo From Arrest in Shady U.S.$40m Tender
New Zimbabwe
A DAMNING post on the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) X (formerly Twitter) page has jerked the Priscilla Chigumba-led body to issue a claim that its account has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Demands Justice Over Death of Kaduna Airforce School Student
Leadership
The family of late Assistant Head boy of the Airforce Comprehensive School, Kaduna, Felix Blaise, who was allegedly killed in the school dormitory by two Senior Secondary School… Read more »
Egypt: Agriculture Ministry Reveals Updates On '100 Million Trees' Initiative
Egypt Online
The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation revealed in a statement Sunday updates on its contribution to the presidential initiative "100 Million Trees," as it has supplied… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Officially Mrs Adeleke', Reactions to Davido, Chioma Pre-Wedding Pictures
Daily Trust
Music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, and Chioma Rowland, his soon to be wife, have drawn reactions after releasing their pre-wedding pictures. Read more »
Nigeria: I Cried When Buhari Asked Me to Work for Him - Femi Adesina
Daily Trust
Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has shared an emotional narrative about his initial hesitation to serve under the… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Governors Can Pay Minimum Wage [editorial]
Daily Trust
The position of the 36 governors that they cannot afford to pay N60,000 minimum wage to civil servants in their states does not hold water as it runs contrary to the improved… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Akufo-Addo's Govt Is Mired in Corruption, Brazen Thievery - John Mahama
Accra Times
According to John Mahama, the prevailing conditions have led to a fall in national morale and widespread hopelessness among the people of Ghana. Read more »
Gambia: ActionAid, Partners Launch 3-Year Sustainable Agricultural Project
Foroyaa
ActionAid International -The Gambia, in partnership with Njawara Agricultural Training Center, Gambia Participates, and Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies has… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Accuses IOCs of Sabotage Over Crude Oil Pricing
Leadership
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has accused the International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria of actively hindering the Dangote Oil Refinery's operations. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - No Plan to Dump Peter Obi, He Remains Our Presidential Candidate - LP
Leadership
The Labour Party (LP) Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration has debunked reports of plans to dump Peter Obi as the party's preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Egypt: Presidential Decree Appoints New Egyptian Ambassadors Abroad
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Sunday, 23-6-2024, issued decree no. 218 of 2024 appointing a number of Egyptian ambassadors abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Raid Kano Emir's Palace, Sack Hunters Guarding Sanusi
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES observed Sunday evening a team of security agents taking over the emir's palace at Gidan Rumfa, where the hunters were staying, playing cards and other activities. Read more »