January 11
South Africa: Public Works Terminates Lease Associated With 'Cat' Matlala
SAnews.gov.za
Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has terminated the lease agreement with Medicare 24 Tshwane District, linked to… Read more »
South Africa: Rain Expected As a Result of Low-Pressure System
SAnews.gov.za
A low-pressure system is expected to influence weather conditions over the north-eastern parts of the country, bringing significant rain and thunderstorms over the coming days, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Security Operatives Neutralise Scores of Bandits in Kogi
Vanguard
Nigerian security operatives comprising the military and the Nigeria Police Force Airwing components, have neutralised scores of bandits in Kogi. Read more »
Nigeria: How Gas Explosion Wreaked Havoc At Ogun Free Trade Zone
Vanguard
An industrial gas explosion on Sunday morning triggered a fire outbreak at the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ), located in the Igbesa area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Lived for Only Five Minutes in 2026 - A'ibom Teenager Shot Dead By Soldier During Crossover Night
Vanguard
·Army shields suspect? Read more »
Nigeria: Disregard Noise of Opposition Groups,Otti Tells Abia People
Vanguard
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has tasked the people of the state to disregard gatherings of members of the opposition parties in the state over the 2027 general election. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwam1 Writes Gov Dapo Abiodun Over Exclusion From Awujale Selection
Vanguard
Popular Fuji musician and Olori Omooba of Ijebuland, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, has written to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, alleging moves to exclude him from the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: If Children Are Truly a Blessing From God, Why Do We Blame the Childless? [column]
Vanguard
In Nigeria and many parts of the world, we often say, "Children are a blessing from God." This belief is echoed from pulpits to naming ceremonies, during family prayers, and at… Read more »
Nigeria: N3.69bn Ondo Park Project Misplaced Priority - PDP
Vanguard
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has described the N3.69 billion Chief Reuben Fasoranti Park project by the state government as misplaced and insensitive to the… Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Díaz Tightens Grip On Golden Boot
Daily Trust
Brahim Díaz has strengthened his hold on the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, scoring again as hosts Morocco reached the semi-finals. Read more »
Nigeria: Councillor, 10 Others Killed As Farmers, Herders Clash in Taraba
Daily Trust
Over ten people, including a serving councillor, were reportedly killed following a fresh clash between farmers and herders in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Pensioners Threaten Protest Over Unpaid Arrears
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Benue State on Sunday issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Hyacinth Alia, threatening a two-day peaceful protest in Makurdi over unpaid… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Urges Members to Disregard Fake Online Registration Platforms
Daily Trust
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned its members and prospective supporters to disregard fake online registration platforms and links circulating under the guise of… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Assembly - No Court Order Can Stop Fubara's Impeachment
Daily Trust
The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over what it described as a plot by some persons linked to the executive arm to procure a court order stopping it from… Read more »
Somalia: Built On Care and Connection - How One Somali-British Woman Is Strengthening Diaspora Communities
UN News
When her family moved from Somalia to London in the 1980s, Safia Jama watched women in her community help her mother navigate a new life in the UK -- booking doctor's appointments,… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Benue Links Bus in Otukpo, Three Passengers Hospitalised
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The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited has confirmed an attack on one of its commercial vehicles along the Otukpo-Gboko axis of Benue State, leaving three passengers… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Win Boosts Nigeria's Cultural Diplomacy - FG
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The Federal Government has described the Super Eagles' victory over Algeria as a significant boost to Nigeria's cultural diplomacy and soft power outreach, saying the win has… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Police Confirm Portable's Arrest, Probe Video of His in-Custody Assault
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The Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation into a viral video showing controversial Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, allegedly being… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Traders Urge Tinubu to Suspend Tax Policy Amid Economic Hardship
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Ado-Ekiti-Some traders in Ekiti State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to suspend the current tax policy, citing the harsh economic conditions confronting small business… Read more »
Nigeria: Adc Disowns Fake Membership Registration Links, Warns Nigerians
Vanguard
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Nigerians, party members and supporters against the circulation of fraudulent online links, websites and social media handles… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Bans Wooden Boats, Distributes 35,000 Life Jackets
Vanguard
The Federal Government has distributed 35,000 life jackets to riverine states across the country as part of its waterway safety intervention for 2025 and urged state governments to… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Reiterates Ban On Night Waterway Travel, Warns Ilashe Beach Concertgoers
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- The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has reiterated the ban on night-time travel on inland waterways, warning fans planning to attend a concert at Ilashe Beach on Sunday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Rivers Assembly Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Halt Legislative Duties Through Court Order
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- The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by some persons linked to the state government to obtain a court order aimed at stopping the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Policy Prioritizes Local Education Amid Fiscal Realities, Onoh Refutes Atiku On Bea Scholarships
Vanguard
The former southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of forum of former members of Enugu State House of Assembly Denge.Josef Onoh, in a statement made… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasu Slams 'Discriminatory' Teacher Retirement Law, Demands Inclusion for Non-Teaching Staff
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ABUJA -- THE Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU,, has decried deep inequities in Nigeria's education policy, accusing the government of… Read more »
