June 02
Nigeria: Nigeria, Liberia Move to Deepen Maritime Cooperation, Capacity Building
Vanguard
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening regional maritime… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - We Are Consumed By 2027 Politics, Ignoring Safety of Children, Citizens - Obi
Vanguard
Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the country, lamenting that political leaders are focusing… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Atiku, Babachir Bicker Over Outcome of ADC Presidential Primary
Vanguard
ABUJA -- Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has resigned from African Democratic Congress, ADC, declaring that supporting the party's… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Working to Rescue Kidnapped Retired Major Gen Abubakar - Defence HQ
Vanguard
ABUJA--Following the abduction of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, and his wife in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday by… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Only 59% Prepared for Possible Ebola Outbreak - NCDC
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Nigeria is about 59 per cent prepared to respond to a potential Ebola outbreak, warning that porous land… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Kills 40 in Borno
Daily Trust
Cholera outbreak has killed more than 40 people and infected over 3,000 in 139 communities across seven local government areas of Borno State, Daily Trust gathered. Read more »
Nigeria: School Children Abductions - Borno Parents Slam FG's Silence As Protest Rocks Oyo
Daily Trust
Parents of 42 pupils abducted from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have accused the Federal Government of neglect,… Read more »
Tanzania: BMH Specialist Team Camps in Masasi As It Honours Benjamin Mkapa's Healthcare Vision
Daily News
OVER 500 residents in Masasi District, Mtwara Region have been targeted by the medical outreach programme aiming at upholding the former President Benjamin Mkapa's legacy on… Read more »
Africa: Kenyan-Built Urbantok Launches As Africa Pushes for Creator Economy Independence
Capital FM
A Kenyan technology company is seeking to transform how African content creators earn money online with the launch of UrbanTok, a new social media platform designed to put… Read more »
Africa: 70th Anniversary - Our Navy, Most Formidable Force in Africa - Tinubu
Vanguard
LAGOS--AS part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy's 70th anniversary, President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the Navy's… Read more »
Nigeria: NUPRC Strike Threatens Oil, Gas Regulatory Operations Nationwide
Vanguard
Nigeria's oil and gas regulatory operations have come under threat nationwide as workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), under the aegis of the… Read more »
Nigeria: No More Visa Rejections for Nigerians - UAE Envoy
Daily Trust
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, has disclosed that visa restrictions have been eased for Nigerians. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Employee Keeps Inheritance After Court Upholds Late Businessman's Multi-Million-Dollar Contested Will
New Zimbabwe
A former employee who was left a vehicle and other assets by his late boss has emerged as one of the beneficiaries of a disputed estate after the High Court dismissed a challenge… Read more »
Zimbabwe: NewZimbabwe.Com Reporter Seeks Open-Door Media Access for Dynamos, Hardrock Violence Hearing
New Zimbabwe
NEWZIMBABWE.COM reporter, Darlington Gatsi has written a letter to the Premier Soccer League seeking permission for to allow journalists to cover the upcoming disciplinary hearing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Sugar Tax Funds U.S.$27 Million Radiotherapy Machines, to Slash Cancer Treatment Backlog
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's controversial sugar tax is beginning to deliver tangible results, with new radiotherapy machines worth US$27 million being installed at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Brickstone Directors Acquitted in U.S.$1.5 Million Harare Land Scandal Case
New Zimbabwe
The High Court has acquitted Brickstone Builders and Contractors directors Lilian Chitanga and Spencer Mabeka of fraud charges linked to the controversial sale of residential… Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Seeks Consultants for PPP-Backed Mau Summit-Malaba Highway Project
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 2 - The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has invited consulting firms to bid for a technical feasibility study that will pave the way for the… Read more »
Kenya: Motorists to Receive Traffic Fines Via SMS As NTSA Digitizes Enforcement
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 2 - Motorists across Kenya will now be able to settle minor traffic offences without appearing in court under a new digital enforcement framework that the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Links Laikipia Facility Approval to Personal Request From Trump
Capital FM
President William Ruto said late Monday that he authorized the establishment of a US Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base after President Donald Trump personally… Read more »
Kenya: Former Catholic Priest Arrested Over Alleged Treasonous Social Media Posts
Capital FM
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a 44-year-old former priest over allegations of publishing online content advocating the unlawful… Read more »
Kenya: Kirinyaga Assures Residents of Uninterrupted Healthcare Amid Health Workers' Go-Slow
Capital FM
The County Government of Kirinyaga has assured residents that healthcare services in all public health facilities will continue uninterrupted despite a planned go-slow by health… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, South Africa Set to Deepen Ties As Ruto Embarks On State Visit
Capital FM
William Ruto is set to undertake a State Visit to South Africa from June 3 to 5, 2026, the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria has announced. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale District Boss Calls for Stronger Political-Technical Cooperation
Nile Post
Kabale District Chairperson Denis Nzeirwe has called for greater teamwork and cooperation between the district's political and technical wings to enhance service delivery. Read more »
Uganda: Dancehall Artist Master Parrot Dies in Road Crash
Nile Post
Dancehall artiste David Sifaayo, better known by his stage name Master Parrot, has died following a road accident in Kampala. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Flags Off Tree-Planting Initiative On 1,068km Sokoto-Badagry Highway
This Day
The federal government has begun a strategic tree-planting programme along the Illela-Sokoto axis of the Sokoto-Badagry super highway, with the the Minister of State for Works,… Read more »
