June 04
Uganda: World Cup Qualifiers - Where Are Cranes Goals?
Observer
The last Uganda Cranes coach to lose his first competitive game at Namboole stadium was the Egyptian Muhammad Abbas, back in October 2004. Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - First Lady Seeks Nigerians Understanding
Vanguard
The wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday appealed to Nigerians to show understanding with the federal government in it's attempt to tackle the hardship… Read more »
Nigeria: Jntscn Appoints Okoisor Armstrong As Delta Chair, Launches I-Report Task Force
Vanguard
The Joint National Transport Safety Committee of Nigeria (JNTSCN) has appointed Mr. Okoisor Armstrong Ikemefuna as the Delta State Chairman and South-South Regional Coordinator. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Crack Down On Perpetrators' - Peter Obi Condemns Second Niger Bridge Vandalism
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, has condemned the vandalisation of the Second Niger Bridge. Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa's President Urges Unity As ANC Support Plunges
Daily Trust
President Cyril Ramaphosa called on South Africa's political parties to work together for the good of the country as final results from last week's election confirmed his African… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Respect FG's Decision On Creation of State Police - IGP
Daily Trust
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, said the police force will respect the federal government's decision regarding the creation of state police. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Approves N20bn for 18.5km Road Projects
Daily Trust
The Gombe State Government has approved N20 billion for the construction, upgrade and dualisation of township roads in the Gombe metropolis. Read more »
Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa Flags Off 1,000m Concrete Walkway, Jetty in Ilaje
Daily Trust
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday, flagged off the construction of a 1,000-meter concrete walkway and a jetty at Obe-Nla, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Utd Move Out of Relegation Zone, Compound Heartland's Woes
Daily Trust
Troubled Akwa United have brightened their hopes of survival after defeating under-performing Heartland FC 2-0 in the match day 34 of the 2023/24 StarTimes-NPFL season. Read more »
Nigeria: Paediatricians Seek Children's Protection From Tobacco Exposure, Use
Daily Trust
Paediatricians have urged parents and teachers to safeguard children from tobacco use and its harmful effects. Read more »
Nigeria: Alia Commissions 33 New Tractors to Boost Climate-Smart Agric
Daily Trust
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has commissioned 33 new tractors and disbursed N380 million cheques to community interest groups to undertake climate-smart agricultural… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Electrocution - Survivor's Father Seeks Assistance for Ailing 3-Yr-Old Son
Daily Trust
Chukwuwa Victor, the father of the sole survivor of an electrocution incident that occurred on April 22 at Mowe market in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, is… Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Establish Full Drone System to Aid Security - IGP
Daily Trust
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, says the Nigeria Police Force will soon establish a full drone system to tackle the nation's security challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: We Can Accomplish More When We Shelve Partisan Politics - Tinubu
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has said the completion of projects across the country is a clear example of what the country is capable of achieving when its leaders decide to work together… Read more »
Nigeria: Amotekun Arrests 48 Suspects in Ondo
Daily Trust
The Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) in Ondo State has arrested no fewer than 48 suspected criminals in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Plans Brigade to Promote Citizenship, Core Values
Daily Trust
Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), says the Federal Government has concluded plans to establish citizens brigade with the aim of… Read more »
Nigeria: Record of Service - Customs Cg, Adeniyi, Alleges Smear Campaign
Daily Trust
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Adewale Bashir Adeniyi has raised an alarm over alleged moves by some people he described as "faceless… Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Strike - 8 Super Eagles Stranded in Lagos, Abuja
Daily Trust
A nationwide strike action called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has hampered the Super Eagles' preparations for Friday's World Cup… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Healthtracka Selected for Google's Ai for Health Programme
Daily Trust
Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Horse, 'Renewed Hope' Wins 2024 Bida Horse Racing Tourney
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu's horse, nicknamed "Renewed Hope" has retained its title as Africa's fastest horse, winning the first position at the 2024 edition of the horse racing… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Operations Significantly Hampered By Strike - - Domestic Airlines
Vanguard
Domestic airlines in the country said yesterday that the strike declared by Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, has significantly hampered their… Read more »
Nigeria: Nama Md Wants Reversal of 50 Percent Igr Deduction in Interest of Safety
Vanguard
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, has appealed for a reversal of the 50% deduction from the agency's internally… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Accomplish More When We Drop Partisan Politics, Personal Interest - - Tinubu
Vanguard
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu said yesterday that the completion of critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria by his administration was a clear example of what the country was… Read more »
Nigeria: N1bn Transfer Scam - Detectives Spread Dragnet to Arrest Perpetrators, Finger Top Bank Officials
Vanguard
The police in Abuja have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the transfer of about N1 billion by a bureau de change operator in Abuja, Shamsudeen Ahmed… Read more »
Nigeria: Pftr C'mittee Canvasses 1 Percent Revenue Cost of Collection
Vanguard
The Presidential Fiscal and Tax Reforms Committee is recommending a far-reaching cut in cost of revenue collection to one per cent. Read more »