June 03
Nigeria: Tinubu's Students Loan Scheme
Vanguard
Like many of the programmes he initiated in the first year of his administration, President Bola Tinubu's innovative Students Loan Scheme made its epileptic journey to reality with… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Obidients' Disown LP's Obidient Directorate
Vanguard
...insist on independence Read more »
Nigeria: Tales of Oborevwori's One Year Anniversary
Vanguard
WHEN a child is born, his time on mortal earth begins to count in days, months and years until it terminates when life expires. Life is not lived to eternity here on earth. Same… Read more »
Nigeria: Rainstorm Kills 5 People At North East Trade Fair in Bauchi
Vanguard
Bauchi--Five persons have been confirmed killed at the ongoing North East trade fair following a rainstorm in Bauchi State, Saturday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Agriculture - Land Preparation Begins At Enugu Produce City
Vanguard
Preparations of the 15,000 hectares of land for the Enugu state Produce City has commenced at Ikem-Nkwo in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Shuts Down Nation's Seaports
Daily Trust
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has shut down all the country's seaports in line with the directive of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Labour Cuts Water Supply to Senate, House of Reps
Daily Trust
Members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have shut down the National Assembly in compliance with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibom Air Suspends Flights Over Ongoing Strike
Daily Trust
One of the domestic carriers, Ibom Air, has announced the suspension of its flights over the ongoing strike by the organised labour. Read more »
Nigeria: Judiciary Must Be Free From Undue Influence - Kano CJ
Daily Trust
From Salim Umar Ibrahim & Nana Aisha Bashir (Kano) Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Horse Wins Bida Horse Racing Tournament
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu's horse, named "Renewed Hope", retained its title of the fastest horse in Africa after winning the 2024 edition of the horse racing tournament in Bida. Read more »
Nigeria: Mssn @ 70 - From Dry Seed to Giant Tree
Daily Trust
From diverse background and nurtured by universality of purpose, the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), one of the oldest Muslim Organization in West Africa now clocks 70. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Workers Shut Down Fcta Secretariat
Daily Trust
The Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, locked the entrance of the secretariat in compliance with infinite… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Federal, State Secretariats, Banks Empty in Kano
Daily Trust
The nationwide strike called by the organised labour recorded huge success in Kano on Monday as banks, civil servants and aviation staff stayed away from work. Read more »
Nigeria: RCCG Suspends Pastor Whose Wife Threw Lavish Party After Wigwe's Death
Daily Trust
The City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos has suspended Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, following the extravagant birthday party of his wife shortly… Read more »
Gambia: UDP's Ebrima Dibba Under Police Investigation
The Point
The police have confirmed that Ebrima Dibba, a prominent member of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) is currently under investigation following his arrest last week. Read more »
Gambia: GSCC, GWCC Launch Banjul Int'l Trade Fair
The Point
The Gambia Start-up Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) in partnership with the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) on Thursday officially launched the first edition of the Banjul… Read more »
Seychelles: Coach Mckinstry Announces Squad Ahead of Seychelles, Gabon Scuffles
The Point
Head coach of T he Gambia senior national team, Jonathan Mckinstry, has announced his 24-man squad ahead of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches against Seychelles and Gabon… Read more »
Gambia: Tallinding North Councillor Donates 500 School Bags, 100 Hospital Beds
The Point
Tallinding North Ward Councilor, Honorable Babucarr Mansally through support from Ser Humano in Spain recently donated 500 school bags, 100 hospital beds, books, pens, cloves,… Read more »
Gambia: Musa Joof Fires Gunjur Utd to Victory Over Hart FC in 2nd Division
The Point
Prolific striker Musa Joof has fired Gunjur United to a slender win over Hart FC in the 2023-2024 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League campaign. Read more »
Gambia: ACHPR, Partners Discuss Proposed Repeal of FGM Law in Gambia
The Point
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in collaboration with the Special Rapporteur on Harmful Practices of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and… Read more »
Gambia: Finance Director Makes Admissions That Stun Bac
The Point
Alagie Jeng, the finance director of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), has made a number of worrying admissions and affirmations before the commissioners probing local government… Read more »
Gambia: IOU Featured in Unesco's New Publication On Benchmarking for Open Universities
The Point
The UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) and Shanghai Open University (SOU) proudly announce the release of "Benchmarking for Open Universities:… Read more »
Gambia: Special Report - Salam Cement Commercial Manager Says No Cause for Alarm
The Point
Ebrima Sinera, commercial manager of Salam Cement Company, has reassured the public that there is no cause for alarm as there is enough cement in the country contrary to reports… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - the Gambia's Third Republic: a Call for a Constitution That Reflects Our Aspirations
The Point
Mr President, as The Gambia stands at the cusp of a new era, the call for a new constitution has never been more urgent. The current 1997 constitution, a relic of the Jammeh… Read more »
Gambia/Seychelles: Hamza Barry, Others to Miss Gambia and Seychelles World Cup Qualifier Fixture
The Point
Hamza Barry, Jacob Mendy, Baboucarr Gaye, Ibou Touray, Alagie Saine, Ebrima Darboe, Assan Ceesay and Ali Sowe are all set to miss The Gambia's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches… Read more »