May 30
Rwanda: Rwandan Troops Embody Values of Peacekeeping in Life-Threatening Situations, Says UN Official
New Times
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda has commended Rwandan peacekeepers for braving life-threatening situations and for introducing community development activities… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer Urges South-East Governors to Declare May 30 Public Holiday
Vanguard
The Lead Counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the governors in the South-East region to declare May 30 as a public holiday. Read more »
Rwanda: Dave Chapelle - Top Performances That Left Tongues Wagging
New Times
Kigali will Thursday, May 30, become Dave Chappelle's next stop after an unforgettable standup comedy performance in Kenya on Wednesday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Health Security - Nigerian Agency Inaugurates National Genomics Consortium
Premium Times
NCDC said the consortium will serve as a coordination and oversight body responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the NCDC's genomic surveillance strategy. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Election - ANC Losing Majority in Early Results
DW
The African National Congress could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time, according to partial election results. It remains unclear who a potential coalition partner… Read more »
South Africa: Process to Finalise Elections 2024 Voting Station Results Underway
SAnews.gov.za
With vote counting having been concluded in the National and Provincial Elections 2024 (NPE2024), each voting station is now expected to embark on a process to finalise its… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Trapped As Four-Storey Building Collapses Near Oba of Lagos Palace
This Day
A four-storey building has collapsed trapping several people adjacent to the Palace of the Oba of Lagos at Lagos Island, the state government has confirmed. Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Utilize Investment Opportunities in Nigeria's Blue Economy - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has extended letters of invitation to countries worldwide, especially those on the African continent, to take advantage of the investment opportunities that… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Courageous Measures Transformative, Says APC Non-Serving Senators' Council
This Day
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Non-Serving Senators Council has said President Bola Tinubu's courageous measures and decisive actions have been nothing short of… Read more »
Nigeria: No Community Should Be Left Behind in Infrastructure Provision - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Wuye bridge interchange, linking Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital City (FCC) with a pledge that his administration will… Read more »
Africa: Africa Day a Celebration of Resilience - VP Mohadi
The Herald
AFRICA Day is a celebration of liberation, resilience, and the transformative possibilities that lie ahead, VP Kembo Mohadi has said Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Hails Osun, As Gov Adeleke Re-Launches School Feeding Programme
This Day
The federal government has commended Osun State for being the only state with an ongoing school feeding programme out of the 36 states of the federation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria'll Definitely Make Progress - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday assured Nigerians of his administration's commitment to seeing that the country makes progress with no one feeling excluded. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Condemns Israel's Attack On Gaza, Insists Rights of Civilians Must Be Preserved
This Day
The Nigerian government has condemned the ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza, insisting that the fundamental human rights, including and especially right to life, of the vulnerable… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, Exxonmobil Agree On $1.28bn Divestment As Deal Nears Completion
This Day
Finally, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and ExxonMobil Thursday agreed on a settlement deal for the planned $1.28 billion assets' divestment deal by the oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Waste to Wealth - the Rise of Nigeria's Recycling Economy [opinion]
This Day
Mountains of plastic waste that once represented environmental degradation across several states in Nigeria are slowly but surely turning into a vibrant ecosystem - one that… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Gears for Climate Action
The Herald
The Government is committed to building a resilient and sustainable Zimbabwe that thrives amidst the complexities of climate change. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Presidential Goat Scheme Takes Off
The Herald
About 6 922 goats have been distributed to all provinces under the Presidential Goat Scheme. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Eno Honours Predecessor, Names Road After Him
Premium Times
Mr Eno said there is no honour that is too much to give to his predecessor whom he said laboured for eight years to build infrastructure in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Attacks On Journalists By State Actors Continue Under Tinubu
Premium Times
In 2024 alone, CJID's Press Attack Tracker has tracked, verified and documented 23 cases of press freedom violations against journalists in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Inherited 34 Uncompleted Road Projects Worth Over N225b' - Fubara
Premium Times
Mr Fubara said his administration has completed 12 out of the 34 road projects and has also awarded nine more road projects valued at over N534 billion Read more »
Nigeria: Sit-At-Home - Enugu Govt Vows to Resist IPOB Plan to Scuttle Wassce in South-East
Premium Times
IPOB earlier this month announced that there would be a sit-at-home on 30 May across the South-east to mark their Biafra Day which is celebrated annually. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Embarks On Two-Week Warning Strike in Kano Varsity
Premium Times
ASUU says the university is on the brink of a financial collapse following years of inadequate funding. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN - Turning Brain Drain to Brain Gain Through Diaspora Remittances [opinion]
Premium Times
Diaspora remittances constitute the most underrated foreign exchange earner for the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Rescued As Search for Survivors Continues in Lagos Building Collapse
Premium Times
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, confirmed that eight people have so far been rescued by the LASEMA team. Read more »