January 19
Rwanda: 'It Is My Calling' - Papa Sava On His 30-Year Artistic Journey
New Times
Celebrated artist Gratien Niyitegeka, widely known in the cinema industry as Papa Sava, says he is living his dream after a career that has spanned three decades in artistry, long… Read more »
Rwanda: Taleb Blasts Referees After Dauda's Disallowed Goal Against Al Merrikh
New Times
APR FC head coach Taleb Abderrahim has criticized match officials following his side's goalless draw with Al Merrikh on Sunday at Amahoro Stadium, insisting a controversial… Read more »
Rwanda: Uvira - Deploy a Neutral Force to Give Peace a Chance
New Times
The fragile calm that followed the withdrawal of M23 forces from the strategic town of Uvira should have marked a step forward for peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.… Read more »
Nigeria: NIPR Summit to Drive Actionable Strategies for Nigeria's Global Reputation
Leadership
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) says the inaugural Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 will unite stakeholders to develop actionable strategies to strengthen Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: The Goose and the Gander [opinion]
Leadership
I received considerable feedback after my last article, "Deradicalization and Fantasy." It is not unusual. It comes with the terrain. Standing something on its head is an idiomatic… Read more »
Nigeria: Leadership Business Person of the Year 2025
Leadership
For demonstrating that visionary enterprise--anchored in integrity and hard work--can nourish both people and prosperity, Thomas Etuh is... Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Engages Media in Education Funding
Leadership
Amid growing public concern over education funding and accountability, the Bayelsa State Educational Trust Fund (EDTF) has moved to strengthen transparency by engaging the media as… Read more »
Africa: UBA Foundation Extends Aid to Vulnerable Communities Across Africa
Leadership
The UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has distributed essential materials worth millions of naira and dollars to school… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu-Onitsha Road - We're Satisfied With MTN, Sub-Contractors - Umahi
Leadership
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has expressed satisfaction with MTN and its sub-contractors over the ongoing reconstruction of Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Business Challenges, FTN Cocoa, Three Others Apply for Restructuring
Leadership
FTN Cocoa Processors, Thomas Wyatt Nigeria, Austin Laz and Company and International Energy Insurance have applied to the Nigerian Exchange to undergo business restructuring. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Group Writes Umahi Seeking Completion of Road Project
This Day
A socio-economic and non-partisan movement, Egba Economic Summit Group, has written the Minister of Works, Dr. David Umahi, expressing worries over the delay by the federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Govt to Strengthen Health Sector, Holds Collaborative Meeting With Stakeholders
This Day
The Niger State Government has made moves to further strengthen its health sector performance by holding collaborative meeting with major stakeholders including UNICEF. Read more »
Nigeria: Aedc Restores Power Supply to FCT Water Board, Gives Two-Week Ultimatum
This Day
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) at the weekend directed the restoration of power supply to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board, following the growing… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Technology-Enabled Banking Is a Multiplier for Nigeria's 2036 Goal [opinion]
This Day
Nigeria is at a defining moment in 2026. After several years of bold macroeconomic adjustments, including foreign exchange unification and structural reforms, the country is moving… Read more »
Uganda: Fr Onen Concedes Defeat to Mao in Laroo-Pece Division Parliamentary Race
Independent (Kampala)
Incumbent Laroo-Pece Division legislator, Fr Charles Onen, has conceded defeat to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, in the just-concluded… Read more »
Kenya: Dr. Hesbon Hansen - Why Voters May Choose Projects Over Kingpins in 2027 [opinion]
Capital FM
Looking at the unfolding events in Kenya's politics today, a fairly intriguing pattern is beginning to emerge. Things appear to be aligning in favour of the regime. The… Read more »
Ghana: 2026 Year of Sustained Monetary Discipline - BoG Governor
Ghanaian Times
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, says the focus of the central bank this year will be to consolidate the gains made in 2025 and ensure sustained… Read more »
Uganda: A Seventh Term for Museveni
This Day
Yoweri Museveni, which sorry record remains for you to break in Africa and in the whole world with the sham election that you held in your country on Thursday last week? Just… Read more »
Nigeria: Newstap to Unveil Five Star Award Nominees Soon
This Day
The management of leading online publication, Newstap Communication, will soon unveil nominees for the second edition of the annual Newstap Five Star Award. Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: Yilwatda - Our Strategic Renewed Hope Impacted On Super Eagles in Morocco
This Day
The 35th Africa Cup of Nations ended last night in Rabat, Morocco with Senegal emerging champions of the 2025 edition after 1-0 defeat of hosts Atlas Lions. The continental… Read more »
Rwanda: No Evidence That Rwanda's President Denied Having Lunch With His Nigerian Counterpart in France
Africa Check
No evidence that Rwanda's president denied having lunch with his Nigerian counterpart in France Read more »
Nigeria: Beware of Facebook Pages Impersonating First Bank of Nigeria and Offering Bogus Loans
Africa Check
Beware of Facebook pages impersonating First Bank of Nigeria and offering bogus loans Read more »
Uganda: Prison Visits to Resume Monday, Says Byabashaija
Nile Post
Prison visits across the country will resume on Monday, January 19, the Commissioner General of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija, has announced, bringing to an end a temporary… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Releases Sh870mn to Support Drought-Hit Families
Capital FM
The Government has released Sh870.38 million in cash transfers to support 132,780 vulnerable households affected by drought across eight arid counties. Read more »
Kenya: US Embassy in Nairobi to Close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Capital FM
The United States Embassy in Nairobi will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal public holiday in the United States that honours… Read more »
