June 01
Uganda: UPDF Artillery Commander Emphasises Physical Fitness As Key to Combat Readiness
Nile Post
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Artillery Division, Maj Gen Daniel Kakono, has said that physical exercise plays a critical role in preserving life,… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - Muslims Unite Under One Council
Nile Post
June 1, 1972 marked one of the most significant moments in the history of Islam in Uganda as the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) was officially inaugurated, bringing together… Read more »
Uganda: Kitara FC Crowned 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup Champions After 2-1 Win Over SC Villa
Nile Post
Kitara FC were crowned champions of the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup after edging SC Villa 2-1 in a thrilling final played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday, May 30. Read more »
Malawi: PAC Clears MBC, Macra Boards in Controversial DG Appointments
Nyasa Times
A parliamentary probe into two of Malawi's most controversial public sector appointments has ended with a clean bill of health for the boards at the centre of the storm. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Sinks Deeper Into Economic Trouble As Freedom Score Falls, Poverty Fears Grow
Nyasa Times
Malawi's economic struggles are deepening, with a new global report painting a grim picture of a country trapped by weak institutions, rising informality, poor infrastructure and… Read more »
Namibia: FC Ongos Snatch Title At the Death
Namibian
FC Ongos Ladies won the FNB Women Super League title in dramatic style on Saturday, after their main rivals Mighty Gunners buckled under the pressure on the final day. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Joins Nations With Globally Recognised Cartography Training Programme
Leadership
Nigeria has entered a new era of maritime relevance following the international certification of its first nautical cartography programme by the International Hydrographic… Read more »
Nigeria: Santus Ofana Wins NDC Reps' Ticket for Ogoja/Yala
Leadership
An agro-industrialist and founder of the popular Ogoja Rice brand, Chief Santus Ofana, has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Investment Company Driving Alia's Economic Reforms, Says Official
Leadership
The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) says its initiatives under Governor Hyacinth Alia's administration have contributed significantly to economic reforms, job… Read more »
Africa: FIFA to Crack Down On 'Fake' Goalkeeper Injuries At 2026 World Cup
Leadership
FIFA's refereeing chief, Pierluigi Collina, has announced that during the 2026 World Cup, players will no longer be allowed to gather at the technical area for a team huddle while… Read more »
Nigeria: Respect 35 Percent Affirmative Action, Igbo Group Tells NDC
Leadership
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) to uphold its 35 per cent affirmative action policy for… Read more »
Nigeria: 52,000 Delegates Affirm Reps' Deputy Spokesperson As LP Candidate
Leadership
No fewer than 52,000 votes were recorded for the member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, Hon. Philip Agbese, across the three local government areas in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos NDC Reps' Aspirant Promises Grassroots Development, Jobs
Leadership
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives aspirant in Lagos State, Hon. Hassan Zamani, has pledged to prioritise grassroots development, youth empowerment, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Dave, Tems Make Spotify's 2026 'Songs of Summer' List
Leadership
British-Nigerian rapper, David Omoregie, popularly known as Dave, and Nigerian Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, have been named in Spotify's 2026 Songs of… Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Senatorial Aspirant Threatens Legal Action Over Primary Dispute
Leadership
A senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta South, Dr. Austin Orette, has threatened legal action over the outcome of the party's recent primary… Read more »
Nigeria: Subversive Chronicles in the Age of Treason, By Owei Lakemfa [opinion]
Vanguard
There were celebration chants on May 29, 2026, as President Bola Tinubu marked his third year in office. One of the highlights was that he had stabilized the Naira. Even the… Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 1, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian naira traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market as… Read more »
Nigeria: Education, Medical Tourism Drive Foreign Travel Spending to $6bn
Vanguard
Nigerians spent $5.996 billion on airline tickets for foreign travels in 2025, a 32 per cent rise, year-on-year, YoY, amid increases in education related travels and a surge in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Govs Face Fierce Battles to Retain Seats, Produce Successors
Vanguard
AS parties field candidates across the 28 states where governorship elections will hold in 2027, fierce battles loom as outgoing governors fight to produce their successors and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mapeza Challenges Scottland FC Players to Maintain Momentum After Victory Over Caps United
New Zimbabwe
SCOTTLAND FC head coach Norman Mapeza has challenged his players to maintain their winning momentum after securing a convincing 2-0 victory over rivals CAPS United in a Castle… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov'ship Primaries - 2 Factional Candidates Emerge As a/Ibom LP Crisis Deepens
Leadership
Ahead of the general elections in Akwa Ibom State, the state chapter of Labour Party (LP) has been enmeshed in factional feud as two factional governorship candidates have emerged,… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu Yet to Restore Public Confidence - South-South Youths
Leadership
The South-South Youth Initiative (SSYI) has said despite having spent three years on the saddle, the administration of President Bola Tinubu is yet to restore public confidence in… Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Gains N131.66tn in 3 Years Under Tinubu Govt
Leadership
Nigeria's capital market has recorded one of its strongest growth phases in recent history, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) adding more than N130 trillion in market value… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Unveils Revised Gender Policy to Boost Inclusive Agrifood Systems
Leadership
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with development partners, has validated the Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Transport Crisis [editorial]
Leadership
Recent data show that about 90 per cent of the movement of people and goods across Nigeria is handled by road transport. This overdependence on roads partly explains why the… Read more »
