July 01
Nigeria: Govt to Flag Off Cross River, Akwa Ibom Sections of Lagos-Calabar Highway in August
This Day
*Umahi flays foreign contractors for alleged delay in road projects Read more »
Nigeria: Chief of Defence Staff Mourns Admiral Ogohi
Premium Times
Mr Musa, a General in the Nigerian Army, described the deceased as an elder statesman, a core patriot and a naval officer who "continued to provide his wealth of experience to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Showbiz Recap - Kivu Fest Debuts in Kigali, Umuhire Stars in American Horror Movie and More
New Times
It has been a good week for Rwanda's entertainment industry with a lot of stories making headlines. Read more »
Nigeria: Book On 2004/2005 Banking Consolidation to Be Unveiled in Lagos
Premium Times
The Power of One Man: How the Soludo-Engineered Consolidation Transformed Nigerian Banks to Global Players will be reviewed by Azu Ishiekwene. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage Delay - Labour Urged to Declare Nationwide Strike
Vanguard
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers' Rights, CDWR, has called on Ogranised Labour to immediately mobilise and declare a nationwide strike over the minimum wage and the recent… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., UN Condemn 'Horrific Attacks' in Borno
Vanguard
The United States of America and the United Nations have condemned recent suicide bomb attacks that targeted civilian populations in the Borno local government area, Gwoza, that… Read more »
Nigeria: Low Patronage - Supermarts, Food Stores Shun Noodles, Embrace Spaghetti
Vanguard
Nigerians are known for their addictive nature to items that come with ease, which is usually called 'awoof' in pidgin. Read more »
Nigeria: 71,459 Nigerians' Obtain Canadian Citizenship in 19 Years
Vanguard
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, has said over 71,459 Nigerians obtained Canadian citizenship between 2005 and 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 20 Travellers Along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway
Vanguard
About 20 travellers have been reportedly kidnapped along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway by gunmen on Sunday at about 9. pm Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Hears Cllr. Scott Case
New Dawn
Liberia's Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the appeal against the conviction of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family members this Tuesday, July 16,… Read more »
South Africa: Police Are Hot On the Heels of Rhino Poaching Suspects [press release]
SAPS
The Members of SAPS Limpopo, Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STESU) in Makhado have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects who reportedly killed and dehorned the… Read more »
Uganda: Muslims Commemorate 129 Years of Return of Prince Mbogo From Exile
Nile Post
Muslims have commemorated 129 years since Prince Nuhu Mbogo Kyabasinga returned from exile in Zanzibar. Read more »
Uganda: Six People Killed in Two Weeks As Karamoja Gun Violence Surges
Nile Post
Another person has been shot dead in Moroto, bringing the death toll to six in just two weeks. Read more »
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Launches Tourism Packages At Catholic Shrines
Nile Post
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has launched the martyrs trail from Munyonyo martyrs shrine to Namugongo martyrs shrine with intentions to give tourists and other visitors… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Gives Out 730 Free Land Titles in Isingiro
Nile Post
Residents of Rushasha Sub County in Isingiro district have finally received freehold land titles from the Ministry of Lands under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure… Read more »
Tanzania: Manifesto Implementation - CCM Hails Samia, Mwinyi
Daily News
CCM's National Executive Committee (NEC) on Sunday expressed its satisfaction over the implementation of the election manifesto (2020-25) by both governments of the Union and… Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Tea Factory Directors Sent Home, Replaced With New Ones
Capital FM
Most directors at tea factories in Nyeri County have been sent home, highlighting farmers frustrations in the running and management of these facilities. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Operatives to Face Disciplinary Panel Over Alleged Assault of Woman
Premium Times
The EFCC disciplinary panel will investigate the two officers for allegedly assaulting a woman during an arrest operation and make recommendations. Read more »
Nigeria: The Rivers Storm: Time to Crush Political Godfatherism [editorial]
Premium Times
A sustainable democracy is wishful thinking if it is allowed to remain within the grip of centrifugal elements at whatever level in the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Here Is Why Rwandans Throng RPF Rallies in Droves [opinion]
New Times
A persistent line of attack against President Paul Kagame, come any campaign season, is that people - ordinary Rwandans - are "dragged (against their will) to his campaign events." Read more »
Rwanda: Social Media - Unsung Youth Leadership That Could Yet Save a Continent
New Times
The tax protests in Kenya led by Generation Z urban youth have quietened down after the government withdrew the financial bill that drew their ire. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Youth Comprise 42% of Final Voters' List
New Times
Youth comprise over 40 per cent of total registered voters for the presidential and parliamentary elections in July. Read more »
Rwanda: Independence Day Is a Day of Reflection for All Rwandans [opinion]
New Times
On Monday, July 1, Rwandans will observe Independence Day. Unlike many nations, ours is not a day marked by grand parades or celebratory fireworks. The road since 1962 has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Be Global Player in Raw Materials Use, Says Ex-SSG
Leadership
A former secretary to Ebonyi State government (SSG), Prof. Benard Odoh, has said Nigeria needs to leverage its expertise in order to stay competitive in the global raw material… Read more »
Africa: AU Sells Nigeria School Feeding Programme to Other African Countries
Leadership
African Union (AU) has called on African leaders to emulate Nigeria in transitioning its school feeding programme from federal government-led to state government's ownership. Read more »