January 13
Kenya: County Attorneys Condemn Nakuru High Court Orders Halting Engagement of Private Law Firms
Capital FM
County Attorneys from all 47 county governments have issued a strongly worded statement expressing grave concern over ex-parte conservatory orders issued by the High Court in… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU-FG Agreement - Nigerian Govt Begins Implementation Ahead of Signing Ceremony
Premium Times
The Ministry of Education has scheduled a formal ceremony to sign the agreements for Wednesday, 14 January. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Katumba Explains Uganda's Road Development Strategy
Nile Post
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has outlined the government's long-term strategy to develop Uganda's transport infrastructure, emphasizing its… Read more »
Kenya: Google Kenya GM Phyllis Migwi to Exit Role in February
Capital FM
Google Kenya Country General Manager Phyllis Migwi has announced she will leave her position in February, ending a three-and-a-half-year tenure at the helm of the company's Kenyan… Read more »
Liberia: Paynesville Boulevard Omega Leo Club Sets 2026 Agenda At Annual Retreat
Liberian Investigator
The Paynesville Boulevard Omega Leo Club has wrapped up its annual retreat, using the gathering to take stock of its 2025 achievements and chart an ambitious course for 2026, as… Read more »
Nigeria: Multichoice Nigeria Names New CEO As John Ugbe Retires [press release]
Premium Times
Multichoice Nigeria said Mr Ugbe's retirement and Ms Omotosho's appointment follow a structured and orderly transition, ensuring continuity and stability. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Begins Statewide E-Registration to Strengthen Party, Expand Membership in Ogun [press release]
Premium Times
Governor Abiodun called on party leaders, stakeholders, and members at all levels to fully mobilise supporters across the state and ensure mass participation in the exercise. Read more »
Kenya: Five Ways Kenyan Traders Can Balance Home Currency Needs Using Mt5
Capital FM
Kenyan traders often juggle two realities at the same time. Daily expenses and savings goals are usually in Kenyan shillings, while most trading opportunities and pricing in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwaso Alleges Pressure On Kano Officeholders to Declare Loyalty to APC
Leadership
Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the Kano State Government of pressuring political officeholders to… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 309 Hostages, Arrest 129 Suspected Terrorists in Kogi, Kwara Operations
Leadership
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said coordinated security operations across Kogi and Kwara States has resulted in the rescue of 309 hostages, the arrest of 129 suspected terrorists,… Read more »
Nigeria: Awobokun Family Pays Tribute to Their Grandmother and Matriarch
This Day
The Awobokun family has paid tribute to their grandmother and family matriarch, Beatrice Bosede Awobokun, whose passing has marked the end of a life defined by strength, wisdom,… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Witness Identifies Two Defendants As Attackers of Owo Catholic Church
This Day
A Department of State Services (DSS) witness on Tuesday told a court that he identified two of the five men standing trial over the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Terrorism Financing - Judge Returns Suit Against Bauchi Finance Commissioner, Others to CJ
This Day
Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja, has returned the case file of the alleged terrorism financing charge against the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu… Read more »
Ghana: MOE to Address Sanitation Concerns Across Schools
Ghanaian Times
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has expressed concern over the poor sanitary conditions in most public basic schools across the country. Read more »
Ghana: Gold for Oil Programme Faces Gh¢2.2bn Audit
Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana has ordered an external audit into the implementation of the Gold for Oil programme covering the period between 2022 and 2024, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr… Read more »
Ghana: No Protocol Admissions in Ongoing Police Recruitment - Interior Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Minister for the Interior, Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reassured of the government's commitment to fairness and transparency in the ongoing security services recruitment… Read more »
Ghana: Pres Mahama Attends World Economic Forum in Davos
Ghanaian Times
President John Mahama on Sunday departed Accra en route to the United Kingdom, where he will hold meetings with coordinators of the Accra Reset initiative. Read more »
Ghana: KGL Welcomes President's Directive for Contract Review
Ghanaian Times
"The wisdom of Mahama's government in safeguarding the NLA-KGL contract reflects a commitment to supporting private sector growth and indigenous entrepreneurship, as enshrined in… Read more »
Africa: America's Influence - Hope or Concern in 2026 [column]
Ghanaian Times
In early 2025, I asserted--under divine influence and inspiration, not as a result of any objective analysis or human wisdom--that "America has a unique opportunity to reset its… Read more »
Ghana: Reimagining Public Media - President Mahama's Media Levy Proposal and Ghana's Media Development
Ghanaian Times
EARLIER this month, President John Dramani Mahama ushered in a renewed conversation about the future of Ghana's public media by suggesting a major reform of the existing TV licence… Read more »
Ghana: AFCON 2025 - Homegrown Coaches in Control
Ghanaian Times
For the first time in Africa Cup of Nations history, every semifinalist in the 2025 edition is led by an African coach. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Keep Up Consistent Afcon Record
Ghanaian Times
Nigeria are through to the last four at an Africa Cup of Nations for the 17th time in their last 20 appearances at the finals. Read more »
Nigeria: NSC Resolves Judo Federation Leadership Crisis [press release]
Premium Times
The Peace pact which was brokered by the DirectoThe DG National Sports Commission Bukola Olopade with key figures in the Judo Federation of Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Algon Dismisses Report Alleging That Eno 'Pilfers' Local Councils' Funds
Premium Times
A local newspaper in Akwa Ibom, the Crest, alleged in a recent report that the chairpersons had "dared" the governor by rejecting "pilfered" allocations meant for their councils. Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Probes Reported Arms Discovery At Malami's Kebbi Residence
Premium Times
According to the report, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered the arms during a search of Mr Malami's Kebbi home as part of ongoing financial… Read more »
