June 05
Nigeria: President Tinubu Celebrates Iyalode of Remoland, Sade Ogunbiyi, At 80 [document]
State Department
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Sade Ogunbiyi, Iyalode of Remoland and wife of renowned academic, journalist and entrepreneur, Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi, on her 80th birthday on… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - 'Acquire Arms to Defend Yourselves,' Emir of Argungu Tells Residents
Vanguard
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has called on residents of his emirate to legally acquire weapons to protect their communities against persistent attacks by… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Storm Ondo Community, Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son
Vanguard
Suspected gunmen have abducted nine-year-old Olaosebikan Victor, son of a cleric, during a violent attack on Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun, in Ose Council Area of Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Death By Hanging for Kidnapper
Vanguard
The Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld death by hanging for a convicted Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim. Read more »
Nigeria: Protest - Security Officers Restrict Access to Villa, Allow Only Workers and Residents
This Day
There was heavy presence of armed security officers at the entry points to the seat of power, the presidential villa in Abuja, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency - Significant Progress Already Made Towards Establishing State Police
This Day
The presidency, yesterday, disclosed that reasonable progress had been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitution amendment expected soon, following months… Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Clarifies Revenue Sharing, Fiscal Decentralization Progress
Liberian Observer
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, along with Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs Anthony G. Myers, Assistant Minister for Revenue and Tax Policy… Read more »
Liberia: House Unanimously Passes Vote of No Confidence in Kouyateh
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives has unanimously adopted a Vote of No Confidence against Ambassador-at-Large Sheikh Moustapha Kouyateh, escalating a growing dispute between the… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Death Sentence for Killers, Owo Massacre Survivors Still in Agony
Leadership
Govt should find, punish massacre sponsors, says woman who lost legs, eye Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Cyberbullying - Sowore Opts to Represent Himself in Court
Vanguard
The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday indicated his readiness to represent himself in court pending the re-constitution of a new legal team in the ongoing… Read more »
Kenya: Rising Illness Burden Among Elderly and Children Deepens Kenya's Health Financing Gap
Capital FM
Kenya's healthcare financing challenge is increasingly being shaped by the needs of school-going children and older adults, with new expert views suggesting that healthcare… Read more »
Uganda: Irrigation Key to Climate-Resilient Farming, Experts Tell Uganda's Smallholders
Nile Post
Agricultural experts have called on smallholder farmers across Uganda to adopt market-oriented production and invest in climate-smart farming practices to address the growing… Read more »
Uganda: Relief in Mukono As Long-Awaited Nakiyanja Bridge Construction Begins
Nile Post
Residents of Nsasa and Nabusugwe cells, located along the boundary between Mukono Municipality and Kira Municipality, have welcomed the government's decision to commence… Read more »
Africa: Peacekeeping Funding Cuts Mean Africa Must Rethink Security [analysis]
ISS
African governments must avoid replacing one dependency with another while building more accountable, fit-for-purpose security systems. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan to Drive Job Creation
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has approved the Revised Industrial Development Strategy (IDS) for implementation to facilitate employment opportunities through various projects and programmes. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Promises Rescue, Justice Over Oyo, Borno School Attacks
Leadership
The federal government has assured Nigerians of intensified efforts toe rescue abducted schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo and Borno States. Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Dismissal - Court to Hear Soldier's Suit Against Army June 24
Leadership
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos will on June 24 hear a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Lance Corporal Gwotyel Justine, challenging his… Read more »
Africa: Govt to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nigerians From South Africa
Vanguard
Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Names Major General John Nkoimo New Deputy Army Chief
Capital FM
President William Ruto has effected a major reshuffle in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), appointing Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as the new Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Extends Navy Commander Maj Gen Paul Otieno's Tenure By One Year
Capital FM
President William Ruto has extended the tenure of Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Otieno by one year in a major reorganization of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) leadership… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Suspends Nine Police Officers
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of nine police officers, who served as members of the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) in relation to the… Read more »
South Africa: Together We Can Make Our Nation Safer for All
SAnews.gov.za
The regular quarterly release of crime statistics gives the South African Police Service (SAPS) and society a clearer picture of how crime impacts individuals and communities. It… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Confirms Dismissal of Richard Shibiri
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the dismissal of Major General Richard Shibiri, the former Component Head for Organised Crime, following the conclusion… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom and Zululand Sign Heads of Agreement to Advance Gas-to-Power Development
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa's… Read more »
South Africa: Call for SA to Be Part of Climate Change Response
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate World Environment Day, government has called on every South African to be part of the climate response. Read more »
