June 02
Nigeria: CSO Demands EIA Report On Oil Firm Operating in Niger Delta
Leadership
The Board of Trustees of a civil society organisation, the Network Advancement Program for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reduction (NAPPDRR), has raised concerns over the environmental… Read more »
Nigeria: NAICOM Calls Asks States to Integrate Insurance Into Poverty Reduction Programmes
Leadership
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has appealed to state governments to incorporate insurance coverage into their various social intervention and economic empowerment… Read more »
Nigeria: Telcos Back FCCPC Retreat On Lending Rules, Seeks Regulatory Clarity
Leadership
The recent suspension of regulations seeking to classify airtime and data credit services as consumer lending products has reignited concerns over regulatory overlaps in Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: NUPRC Suspends Workers' Industrial Action After Talks With Unions
Leadership
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has suspended the industrial action initiated by its workers following successful negotiations between management and… Read more »
Nigeria: Supporters' Club Rallies to Roar Super Eagles Against Poland, Portugal
Leadership
Fresh from their commanding victory at the 2026 Unity Cup in London, Nigeria's Super Eagles are gearing up for two significant international friendlies against Poland and Portugal… Read more »
Nigeria: Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Live On Startimes, Win 50 Million Naira
Leadership
Football fever is set to sweep across Nigeria as StarTimes Nigeria officially announces full coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing all 104 matches of the world's biggest… Read more »
Nigeria: Record-Breaking Squads Unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026
Leadership
FIFA has confirmed the final squad lists for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, revealing an unprecedented 1,248 players representing 48 nations, just nine days before kick-off. This… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia APC Backs Abia South Primary Result, Rejects Claims of Ticket Manipulation
Leadership
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for the outcome of its Abia South senatorial primary election for the 2027 general… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Fortunes Declining Since 2015 Under APC - Wabara
Leadership
Former Senate President and elder statesman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said Nigeria's fortunes have been on a steady decline since the All Progressives Congress (APC) assumed… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta NDC Aspirant Akpovoka Alleges Plot to Manipulate Primary Results
Leadership
House of Representatives aspirant for Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency of Delta State, Hon. Julius Akpovoka, has alleged a plot to manipulate the outcome of the… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP to Keyamo - You Lack Moral Authority to Advise Jonathan On 2027 Presidency
Leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted comments by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over the party's endorsement of former President… Read more »
Nigeria: App Picks Basil As 2027 Governorship Flag Bearer in Cross River
Leadership
The Action Peoples Party (APP), Cross River State chapter, has concluded its governorship consensus primary ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Engr. Nya Basil Bassey… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT ADC Candidate Decries Durumi Demolition, Demands Humane Urban Renewal
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency, Hon. Bala Amidu Iyah, has decried the demolition of homes, shops and other structures in Durumi… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Accord Party Adopts Jeremiah As Consensus Candidate for Bonny/Degema Seat
Leadership
The Accord Party has adopted Hon. Godwin Jeremiah, as its consensus candidate for the Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Omo-Agege Cannot Be Trusted, Says Delta Governor Oborevwori
Leadership
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described former deputy president of the senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, as untrustworthy, accusing him of political betrayal and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Poll - Defence Minister Matawalle, Maradun Emir Lead Prayers for Tinubu
Leadership
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu's achievements over another four years would take Nigeria to… Read more »
Africa: Increased Transport Costs Mean Less Money for the Lifesaving Supplies Children Need
Unicef
This is a summary of what was said by the UNICEF Chief of Global Transport and Logistics, Jean-Cedric Meeus - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at… Read more »
Botswana: Baggy Blues Miss Regional Final Despite Stellar Run
Botswana Daily News
The Botswana senior men's cricket team, affectionately known as the Baggy Blues, can, despite missing out on a berth in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final, take… Read more »
Namibia: Couple Pleads Guilty to N$9.9m Fraud
Namibian
A married couple admitted guilt on more than 800 2charges of fraud, in excess of 800 counts of theft, and more than 800 counts of money laundering involving close to N$10 million… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana World Cup Visa Bungle Latest in Long List of Safa Snafus
Daily Maverick
The departure of Bafana Bafana for their Fifa World Cup base camp in Mexico was supposed to be about the country's first appearance at the tournament in 16 years, something this… Read more »
South Africa: Questions Mount Over Gayton's World Cup Travel Plan
Scrolla
Opposition parties and taxpayers want answers about the cost of a planned World Cup trip involving artists, influencers and media personalities. Gayton McKenzie says sponsors are… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Arrive in Mexico
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's national's men's soccer team Bafana Bafana have arrived in Mexico ahead of the start of the FIFA Soccer World Cup next week. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Complies With SCA Ruling
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has complied with a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement to disclose certain contracts to AfriForum in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Read more »
South Africa: Government Calls for Economic Opportunities for Today's Youth
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on all sectors of society to… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets Over 500 Suspects for Various Offences
SAnews.gov.za
Police in the North West have arrested 586 suspects for various offences as part of Operation Shanela. Read more »
