June 11
Nigeria: Govt, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Agreement for Jailed Nigerians
Vanguard
The Federal Government has signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, paving the way for the repatriation of more than 100 Nigerians currently serving prison… Read more »
Kenya: Ngumi Seeks Court Order to Stop EACC Probe Over Telkom Kenya Deal
Capital FM
Businessman and former power sector executive John Ngumi has moved to the High Court seeking orders to stop the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from pursuing… Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Orders Probe, Grounds Aircraft After Unauthorized Landing Near Asaba
Vanguard
The Federal Government has grounded a private aircraft and suspended its operator's permit following a dramatic incident in which the aircraft made an emergency landing on a road… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Fixes June 20 for Kebbi Assembly By-Election
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20, 2026, for the conduct of the bye-election for Zuru State Constituency in the Kebbi State House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Declare National Emergency Over Worsening Insecurity Now, Northern Elders Tell Govt
Leadership
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare a National Security Emergency, warning that Nigeria is facing an unprecedented security… Read more »
Nigeria: Poverty Alleviation - North-West Govs Unveil 6-Month Plan for Children, Women
Leadership
Governors of the seven North-West states have resolved to re-enrol at least 781,200 out-of-school children in formal schools within the next six months as part of a coordinated… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Tells Students to Embrace Vaccination
Leadership
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian students to adopt healthy lifestyles, proper hygiene, good nutrition and immunisation to protect their future and develop… Read more »
Nigeria: 131 Women Honoured As Ministry Moves Against 'Miracle' Exam Centres
Leadership
No fewer than 131 women education entrepreneurs from across Nigeria have been recognised for their contributions to basic and secondary education as the Federal Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Bold Reforms Already Yielding Positive Results, Securing Nigeria's Future, Says Governor Inuwa Yahaya
This Day
The governor of Gombe State and secretary of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has mounted a strong defence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Time Govt Declared Security Emergency to Empower War Commanders - Atiku, NEF
This Day
Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has told the federal government to declare emergency in security to empower commanders with more… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Begins Probe As Private Jet 'Misses Road', Lands On Highway in Delta
Leadership
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, grounded a privately operated aircraft and suspended the operator's permit following an emergency landing on a highway… Read more »
South Africa: How Feroz Khan Tried to Circumvent Madlanga Commission and Shot Himself in the Foot
Daily Maverick
When Crime Intelligence head Major-General Feroz Khan launched an ex parte application seeking a 'super injunction' to place court proceedings in camera, he did not count on the… Read more »
Kenya: What to Expect in CS Mbadi's 2026/27 Budget Readout
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is set to present the 2026/27 Budget to Parliament today, outlining the government's spending priorities, revenue plans and borrowing strategy… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Crackdown On Fake Goods Intensifies After Sh15mn Bust
Capital FM
Kenya's fight against counterfeit goods is intensifying, with authorities defending a wave of enforcement operations that have shaken traders and exposed the scale of fake products… Read more »
Kenya: Lawmaker Pushes Senate Inquiry Into NTSA Over PSV Death of Eugene Mutuku
Capital FM
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has sought urgent intervention from the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the tragic death of Eugene Mutuku,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's AfCFTA Strategy - Ambition, Progress and Challenge of Delivery [opinion]
Vanguard
In my last article, I wrote about Biashara Afrika, the premier continental business forum that brings together African heads of state, ministers, policy makers, SMEs, investors,… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Embarks On Massive Education Expansion, Approves 56 New Secondary Schools
Vanguard
In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Urges Responsible Social Media Use to Sustain Peace
Vanguard
The Kaduna State Government has urged youths and social media users to embrace responsible online engagement and avoid generating content capable of inciting tension or undermining… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Repositioning SAPZ to Attract Investors, Boost Food Production - Govt
Vanguard
.SAPZs' facilities nearing completion - Dr Yusuf Read more »
Nigeria: Dickson, Kwankwaso Hold Reconciliation Talks to Strengthen NDC Ahead of 2027
Vanguard
ABUJA - National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has held a marathon meeting with former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Vice Principal, 2 Others in Kogi, Edo Shuts Schools
Vanguard
Almost a month after terrorists attacked three schools in Oyo State, abducting no fewer than 40 pupils, alongside teachers, they again struck at Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Eyes More Power As Local Glass Production Takes Off
New Times
Rwanda has begun producing glass locally, with the government now prioritising investments in electricity infrastructure to support higher output and attract more industrial… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Eight Deaths in 10 Months Expose 'Pattern of Negligence' At Mafume-Led Harare City Council - Residents Say After Budiriro Tragedy
New Zimbabwe
The recent deaths in Budiriro over the weekend have renewed scrutiny of the City of Harare's operations and the leadership of Mayor Jacob Mafume. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Expects Nearly a Million Tonnes in Surplus Grain Reserves
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE is expected to build strategic grain reserves of between 550,945 and 964,945 tonnes following a strong agricultural season, providing a buffer against future food… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CAB3 Treats Constitution As 'Reservoir of Advantages' for Ruling Elite - Says Prominent Lawyer
New Zimbabwe
PROMINENT constitutional lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has sharply criticised the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 currently before Parliament, saying it inverts the… Read more »
