June 03
Africa: Britain's Got Talent - Afronitaa and Abigail Dromo Finish Third Place With Thrilling Performance
Accra Times
Thrilling the audiences in London, the duo put on a compelling dance performance beginning their routine with African-themed songs, including Lebohang Morake's "Circle of Life,"… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Ranks 5th Best Governed Country in Africa - Report
Accra Times
On the African continent, Mauritius tops the list, followed by Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanian Youth Cite Health, Water, Economy As Priority Problems Govt Should Address
Afrobarometer
Majority see their country as going in the right direction, but few are satisfied with their living conditions. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - WAEC Appeals to NLC, TUC to Consider Candidates
Vanguard
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed to organised labour to consider students sitting for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as it plans… Read more »
Nigeria: 98% of Airlines' Trapped Funds in Nigeria Cleared - IATA
Premium Times
The IATA says the main driver of the reduction in funds repatriation recorded so far was due to a significant clearance of blocked funds in Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout Across Nigeria As Striking Workers Shut Down National Grid - TCN
Premium Times
The TCN said the national grid shutdown occurred at about 2.19 a.m., 3rd June Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Urged to Accept N60,000 Minimum Wage Proposal By Govt
Daily Trust
A former director general of the Voice of Nigeria, Mr Osita Okechukwu, appealed to Organised Labour to be considerate in their minimum wage demand, adding that the indefinite… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Remain Grateful to Wike for Making Fubara Governor - Ijaw Leaders
Daily Trust
Scores of Ijaw leaders from Rivers State, at the weekend, rose from an extra-ordinary meeting in Port Harcourt, saying, they will remain eternally grateful to the Minister of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Concerns Over Illegal Occupation of Abandoned Buildings in Abuja
Daily Trust
There are growing security concerns in Abuja over the way criminal elements are converting uncompleted buildings into their homes and hiding places in the Federal Capital Territory… Read more »
Nigeria: National Anthem Change - Is Nigeria Losing Its Patriotic Spirit?'
Daily Trust
For nearly 50 years, we have sung "Arise, O Compatriots, Nigeria's call obey......," pledging our loyalty to one nation bound in freedom, peace, and unity. But now, we are directed… Read more »
Nigeria: We Need More Boat Services to Connect Niger Delta States - NDDC
Daily Trust
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr Samuel Ogboku, has called for increased investment in commercial boat services to connect the various… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airlines Missing As U.S.-Nigeria Air Pact Takes Effect
Daily Trust
Twenty years after Nigeria provisionally entered into an air transportation agreement with the United States, the air pact has finally taken effect without Nigerian airlines… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Paid 98% of Airlines' Trapped Funds, IATA Confirms
This Day
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that Nigeria has paid 98 per cent of airlines trapped funds in the country and called for the final clearance of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment As Opec Extends Oil Output Cuts Into 2025
This Day
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies yesterday agreed to extend most of its deep oil output cuts into 2025, exceeding market expectations. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, TUC Adamant, Say Strike Goes On Today, As Negotiation With National Assembly Fails
This Day
A meeting last night between organised labour and the leadership of the National Assembly to try to find a middle ground and prevent the proposed nationwide strike by labour, ended… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Conclusion of Elections
SAnews.gov.za
Government has welcomed the successful conclusion of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections, which ushers in the seventh democratic administration in the 30 years of South… Read more »
South Africa: Heavy Rain Warning for KZN South Coast
SAnews.gov.za
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has warned the public in the south coast of the province of level 4 disruptive rains, which… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Parliament Now a Circus, Global Laughing Stock - Opposition
New Zimbabwe
ADMINISTRATOR of a faction of Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC), Jameson Timba has castigated the Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda for siding with another grouping of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harassment of Street Vendors By Municipal Police Under Spotlight, Harare Mayor Vows to Clampdown On 'Vice'
New Zimbabwe
Harare Mayor, Councillor Jacob Mafume has assured residents and ratepayers his council his seized with investigating allegations of municipal police harassment of street vendors,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Plans Afoot to Introduce 'Securitised' Title Deeds With Advanced Features
New Zimbabwe
The Title Deeds, Companies, and Intellectual Property Chief Registrar, Willie Mushayi, said his department, which falls under the Justice ministry, has automated its system to curb… Read more »
East Africa: East African Court Faces Backlog As Members Default On Subscriptions
Business Day Africa
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has suspended its quarterly meeting due to a lack of operational funds, following the failure of member states to remit their… Read more »
Kenya: New AFA Chief Assumes Office Despite Court Order
Business Day Africa
Bruno Linyiru has assumed the role of director-general of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), despite a court order suspending his appointment. Read more »
Nigeria: Governors, Let the Autonomy of Local Governments Be [editorial]
Premium Times
For the third tier of government in Nigeria, decadence, it may be argued, is the prize we have to pay for our collective indifference to the systematic mangling of the democratic… Read more »
South Africa: From Her Hospital Bed, Injured Sofie Ndaba Puts the Devil on Notice
Fame Frenzy
SA TV star Sofie Ndaba updated fans about recent developments in her life: from a hospital bed. Read more »
South Africa: Posts of Twitter Past Come Back to Haunt Dr Musa
Fame Frenzy
One thing about the internet, whatever you put out there, it will stay on the world wide web forever. Read more »