July 02
Nigeria: Traditional Rulers Speak On Calls for State of Emergency in Rivers
Premium Times
A protracted political crisis has disrupted peace and governance in the state. Read more »
Morocco: Free Trade Agreement - U.S., Morocco Committed to Enhancing Partnership
MAP
The 8th session of the joint committee in charge of monitoring the United States-Morocco Free trade agreement (FTA) kicked off Monday in Washington at the U.S. Department of… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Urges Stronger Anti-Money Laundering Law
Leadership
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Olayemi Cardoso has called for regulations to strengthen anti-money laundering and cybersecurity crimes within the West African Monetary… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Raise Concern Over Rise in Murder Cases in Mashonaland West
New Zimbabwe
POLICE in Mashonaland West have raised concern over the escalation in murder cases perpetrated following petty squabbles, particularly at beer-drinking spots. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 844 Arms Units, 12,500 Ammunition Worth N13.9bn At Onne Port
This Day
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday, announced the interception of nine containers bearing offensive items, including arms, ammunition, illicit drugs and second hand… Read more »
Nigeria: Non-Bank Financial Institutions Key to Regional Integration, Economic Stability - Cardoso
This Day
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday, said Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) presented a… Read more »
Nigeria: NAPTIP Promises More Bite in War Against Trafficking in Persons
This Day
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has promised to give more bite to its ongoing war on trafficking in persons by embracing data collection… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Yahaya Condole With Ex-Borno Gov On Mother's Demise
This Day
President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari have mourned Hajiya Aisa, the mother of the former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. Read more »
Nigeria: BudgIT Report - Blanket Minimum Wage Not Feasible Amid Fiscal Imbalance
This Day
Nigerian civic organisation, BudgIT, has said a blanket minimum wage implementation was currently not feasible given the horizontal fiscal imbalance among the 36 states of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Needs New Presidential Jet
This Day
Nigeria and not President Bola Tinubu needs a presidential private jet for several reasons, including the fact that the current one being used by the president was purchased during… Read more »
Nigeria: Ghost Workers - Govt Parleys 40 Non-Core MDAd On IPPIS-HR Module
This Day
In a bid to curb the menace of ghost workers, the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has held an Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System - Human… Read more »
Nigeria: How 25 People Died, 127 Got Injured in Kano Road Crashes
Daily Trust
Twenty-five people were killed and 127 others injured in two road accidents in Kano State on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Movie Actor Accuses NURTW Leader, Koko Zaria of Assault
Daily Trust
A popular Yoruba movie actor, Lawori, has accused one of the leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Ganiyu Oyedepo, popularly known as Koko Zaria, of assault. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Arrests Man With Forged Documents At Recruitment
Nile Post
In Kampala, only 766 recruits are needed, with 36 slots allocated to Kampala Central and 85 to Makindye. Read more »
Liberia: Weah's Confident of Returning
New Dawn
Despite his shocking defeat at the polls in 2023, former President George Weah is poised to make a comeback in 2029 as he avails himself to the electorate here. Read more »
Liberia: Opposition in Early 2029 Rally
New Dawn
Nimba County Electoral District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has rallied oppositions to join forces to remove the Unity Party (UP) from power in 2029. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kereke Applies for Removal From Remand
The Herald
The incarcerated former Bikita West legislator Munyaradzi Kereke is applying for removal from remand on the fraud charges of US$400 000 he is facing together with suspended Harare… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 78 CCC Activists Denied Bail - Party Members Threat to Safety, Peace
The Herald
Jameson Timba and 77 other CCC activists were yesterday denied bail, with reports that stones were thrown at investigating police officers. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zim to Deepen SADC Industrialisation Drive
The Herald
ZIMBABWE's hosting of the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit and subsequent assumption of the regional bloc's chairmanship next month will result in the consolidation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Farming Projects to Help Curb Drug Abuse
The Herald
AS the fight against drug and substance abuse among youths intensifies, Government has initiated a series of income-generating farming projects aimed at breaking the chains of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Highway Robbery Kingpin Sentenced to 86 Years
The Herald
Three serial armed robbers preying on motorists along three highways were each jailed for up to 86 years last week for robbery and attempted murder. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's House of Reps Fared Under Tajudeen Abbas in One Year
Premium Times
The House set an agenda for itself and indicated the objectives it seeks to achieve after one year. Read more »
Nigeria: Auditor General Assures of Timely Submission of Reports to NASS
Premium Times
The AuGF said he has initiated a series of reforms since assuming duties, aimed at repositioning the OAuGF for efficient service delivery. Read more »
South Africa: X Users Can't Help but Make Fun of John Steenhuisen's New Portfolio
Fame Frenzy
DA leader John Steenhuisen has found himself the target of unwanted attention lately. If it's not his education credentials that are called into question, it's whether he can help… Read more »
South Africa: The Discord Continues as Miss SA Announces the Top 16 Finalists
Fame Frenzy
As soon as the Miss SA Organisation announced its Top 16 finalists for the converted beauty pageant, online users had much to say. Read more »