June 17
Africa: UN's Development Goals - Rich Nations Lead While World's Poor Lag Far Behind
IPS
When the 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution, back in September 2015, the goals were highly ambitious: to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, eliminate… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Warn As Residents Boo Emir Sanusi, Kano Governor
Premium Times
Governor Yusuf's convoy passed through the mini palace during which some residents chanted derogatory words against the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Foil Attack On Kaduna Community, Six People Killed in Sokoto
Premium Times
The statement by the army said one of Mr Yadi's accomplices identified as Daushe was killed in "a proactive move to safeguard the lives and properties of citizens" in Kidandan… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - One Shot As Hoodlums Attack Task Force, Burn Vehicles At Bukuru Market
Vanguard
Hoodlums defying Plateau State Government Executive Order 003 have razed cars and looted some shops at the Bukuru market in the Jos South local government area of the state as they… Read more »
Nigeria: Emir Tussle - Govt, APC Creating New Boko Haram in Kano - Kwankwaso
Vanguard
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Senator Rabi'u Kwankwaso, on Monday, accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Facing Most Difficult, Challenging Time - Reps Minority Caucus
Vanguard
...felicitates with Muslim faithful in Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad's Toxicology Result - Family Calls for Review, Transparency
Vanguard
... calls on IGP to intervene, bring killers to book Read more »
Nigeria: Go Home, Your Tenure Has Ended - Asari Dokubo Tells Rivers LG Chairmen
Vanguard
The leader of Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Muhajid Asari Dokubo, has urged the former chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State to accept the end of their three… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Airstrikes Kill Over 80 Terrorists in Katsina, MNJTF Rescues 35 Women, Children in Lake Chad
This Day
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday said that the air strikes by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji have killed more than 80 terrorists hibernating at a hideout location… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - We've Activated Surveillance for Immediate Response - Ondo Govt
Vanguard
Ondo state government has activated its surveillance for immediate response to any case of cholera in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Focus On Poverty Alleviation, Not New Presidential Jet, Obi Charges Govt
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has chided the Federal Government for seeking to acquire new aircraft for the presidential… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Restructuring Exercise Moves a Gear Up
The Herald
Head counting under the ruling party, Zanu PF's restructuring exercise for cell/ village structures has commenced across the country with the process expected to end on the 17th of… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Denies Renaming Murtala Mohammed Way Abuja After Soyinka
Vanguard
THE Federal Government has debunked the report that the Murtala Mohammed Way, Abuja has been renamed after the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, saying such name change has… Read more »
Africa: How Dangote Is Pioneering Africa's Energy Transition - Grema Sulaiman
This Day
As Africa continues to transition towards a more diversified and sustainable economic model, Grema Sulaiman believes as Director General of the Centre for Energy Investment and… Read more »
Nigeria: Desertification, Drought Eroding Foundations of Life for Millions in Nigeria, Sudan, Laments Ccdi
This Day
The Center for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI), has announced its unwavering support and solidarity to this year's Desertification and Drought Day theme, "United for… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Bacteria Transmitted Through Feces, Expert Cautions Public
Vanguard
Dr Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, based in Abuja, has cautioned the public against Cholera bacteria which is passed through faeces (poop) and shed back into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Must Prevent Spread in Schools - Unicef
Vanguard
Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for extensive measures to protect school children. Read more »
Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Tasks Wealthy Individuals to Assist Vulnerable Persons
This Day
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged wealthy individuals to assist the vulnerable members of the society especially, during Eid Adha celebrations. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Asked to Ignore Calls to Scrap Amnesty Programme
This Day
The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls by some stakeholders to scrap the Presidential Amnesty Programme(PAP). Read more »
Egypt: 27 Egyptian Pilgrims Transferred to Hospitals in the Holy Sites - Ministry of Health
Egypt Online
The Ministry of Health and Population announced on Monday that 27 Egyptian pilgrims were transferred to the hospitals in the holy sites of Arafat and Mina during the first day of… Read more »
Rwanda: The Resilience of Rwanda - Kagame's Leadership Beyond the Wishes of Sceptics [opinion]
New Times
After the scandalous 'Rwanda Classified' assault, I watched one YouTube video where some Congolese individuals emerged with prophecies of doom, claiming that it marked the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Pastoralist, Agro Pastoralists in Borana Zone Anticipate Better Yields After Draught
ENA
Pastoralists and agro pastoralists in Borana zone of Oromia region are anticipating better harvest from the cultivation of various agricultural products after sustaining drought… Read more »
Africa: Tinubu to Attend Ramaphosa's Inauguration in South Africa
Premium Times
President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the ceremony. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-President Obasanjo Visits Remi Tinubu for Sallah Celebration
Leadership
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a surprise visit to the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, on Monday, to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir holiday. Read more »
Rwanda: EU Mulls €40m Support to Rwandan Forces in Mozambique
New Times
The European Union (EU) is considering providing up to €40 million (Rwf56 billion) in support to anti-terrorism operations by Rwandan Security Forces (RSF) in Mozambique,… Read more »