January 12
South Africa: Gauteng Scholar Transport Operators Warned Against Unroadworthy Vehicles
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has warned scholar transport operators that unroadworthy vehicles and those operating without valid permits will be… Read more »
Nigeria: Party Chieftain Hails Aiyedatiwa At 61
Leadership
An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Akure South/North Federal Constituency, Mr Bamidele Ologunloluwa, has congratulated Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan… Read more »
Nigeria: Deposit Insurance Corporation Declares Fresh N24.3bn Dividend for Heritage Bank Depositors
Leadership
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the second payment of N24.3 billion liquidation dividend to depositors of failed Heritage Bank Limited Read more »
Nigeria: Accidents - Minister Reiterates Call for Wooden Boats, Night Travel Ban
Leadership
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has renewed his call on state governments across the federation to urgently ban the use of wooden boats for… Read more »
Nigeria: Witnesses in Ganduje's Multi-Billion-Dollar Port Ownership Dispute Case Alleges Threat to Life
Premium Times
Mr Ganduje faces a 10-count charge of criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, breach of trust, and conflict of interest. The defendants are scheduled for arraignment… Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank's Intervention Lifts Fx Inflows to $2.8bn in December
Leadership
Foreign exchange inflows into the Nigerian market rebounded strongly in December 2025, rising by 38 per cent month-on-month to $2.8 billion, as increased dollar sales by the… Read more »
Africa: Iawpa Appoints Kumba As Mayoress of Peace in Africa
Leadership
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has appointed Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba as Mayoress of Peace in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Bring Home Afcon's Trophy, Speaker Abbas Urges Super Eagles
Leadership
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the Super Eagles on reaching the semi-finals of the ongoing 2025 CAF Africa Cup of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Weightlifting President Hails Support After Record-Breaking Year
Leadership
President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Dr Ibrahim Alaid Abdul, has expressed profound gratitude to the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Olympic… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Revalidation - Governor Buni Registers As Member 001 in Yobe
Leadership
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has led the ongoing membership revalidation and registration exercise of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state by registering as… Read more »
Nigeria: Embrace Electronic Registration, Minister Urges Abuja All Progressives Congress Members
Leadership
Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajiya Mariya Mahmoud, has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Abuja to enrol in the party's nationwide… Read more »
Nigeria: Ajobi Emphasises Development of 'Afrodepartment Sound'
Leadership
In Nigeria's contemporary music scene, where Afrobeats continue to evolve through new influences and independent production models, singer, songwriter and record producer Ajobi Oko… Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Lead All Progressives Congress 2027 Campaign - Kalu
Leadership
Chairman of the Senate Committee of South East Development Commission, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has vowed to be in the forefront of All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 general… Read more »
Kenya/South Africa: Rising Starlets Face Southern African Opponents in Quest for World Cup Ticket
Capital FM
National women's Under 17 team will begin their quest for a second consecutive World Cup appearance with a duel against Namibia in the qualifiers. Read more »
Nigeria: Nimet Predicts 3-Day Dust Haze, Cloudiness Nationwide
Vanguard
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and cloudiness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Element Eleéeeh Scoops Afrima 2025 Best Producer Award
New Times
Producer and singer Element Eleéeeh has made history after becoming the first Rwandan artist to win an award at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Read more »
Rwanda: Coulibali Scores Four As Al Hilal Put Eight Past Amagaju
New Times
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Rwanda: Effects of Hypertension On the Digestive System [opinion]
New Times
Hypertension is increasing worldwide and has reached epidemic proportions, largely due to modern lifestyle factors. Sedentary work, obesity, lack of physical activity, chronic… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Abuja 'One-Chance' Robbery Syndicate After Lawyer's Murder
Premium Times
Detailing the circumstances of the killing, the police said that on January 5, 2026, at about 5:50 p.m., Ms Chigbo "unknowingly boarded their black Volkswagen Golf 3 vehicle along… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA, Mutual Benefits, Lafarge Africa Top Stock Pick This Week
Premium Times
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. Read more »
South Africa: Social Housing Set to Be Built At Salt River Market This Year
GroundUp
Funding is secured, but about 50 families living in an informal settlement still need to be relocated Read more »
Kenya: Uchumi House Listed for Sale At Sh562.5mn
Capital FM
Uchumi House, a prime commercial property located at the junction of Aga Khan Walk and Nkrumah Lane in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD), has been put up for sale at… Read more »
Kenya: Engineering Students Raise Alarm After Fatal Karen Building Collapse
Capital FM
The Association of Engineering, Construction and Architecture Students (AECAS) of the Technical University of Kenya has raised serious safety concerns following a fatal structural… Read more »
Ghana: GPL - Medeama Tighten Grip, Kotoko Drop Points Again
Ghanaian Times
MEDEAMA SC tightened their grip on the Ghana Premier League title race with a commanding 3-0 victory over Young Apostles at the TnA Stadium yesterday. Read more »
Ghana: Wayo's Late Strike Gives Hearts Edge Over Hohoe United
Ghanaian Times
MAWULI Wayo struck deep into stoppage time to seal a priceless 1-0 victory for Hearts of Oak against Hohoe United on Saturday, a result that propelled the Phobians into third place… Read more »
