June 27
Nigeria: El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Assembly Over N432bn Probe Report
Daily Trust
A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has sued the state House of Assembly over the latter's claim that N432 billion was siphoned during his eight-year administration,… Read more »
Nigeria: My Opponents Plotted Explosion to Force Emergency Rule in Rivers - Fubara
Daily Trust
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said his opponents tried to use a dynamite attack at the Hotel Presidential in the state capital to give the impression that the… Read more »
Nigeria: 65% of Nigerians Depend On Agriculture - NBS
Daily Trust
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in collaboration with the World Bank, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Food and Agriculture Organisation… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Call for Water Quality Testing in Lagos, Ogun States
This Day
Society for Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SOTLAN) has urged the government to conduct comprehensive water quality testing in areas affected by cholera outbreak in Lagos… Read more »
Africa: 90% of Global Tramadol Seizures in Past Five Years Occurred in Africa - UNODC
This Day
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), has disclosed that 90 per cent of tramadol seized globally in the past five years occurred in Africa, predominantly in the… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Changed the Narrative in Ekiti With Our Welfare Packages, Oyebanji Declares
This Day
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has said his government had been able to change the narrative in the state by being strong on welfare issues and creating economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Raids Illegal Mining Sites, Arrests Seven Miners, Women in Minna
This Day
Officials of the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources have raided several illegal mining sites in Minna the state capital during which seven male illegal miners and " several… Read more »
Nigeria: How National Lottery Trust Fund Chief, Maigari Remains Winner By Betting On Tinubu
This Day
In democracies all over the world, there are political figures who stake their all to make electoral victory possible. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief of Staff Urges Aggrieved Nigerians to Drop Arms, Seek Dialogue
This Day
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has declared that it is only in a peaceful atmosphere that the economy of any country could thrive, hence the need for all… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Strategizes to Retake Power in 2029
New Dawn
The former ruling Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) announced a series of activities here in preparation for the 2029 elections. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe, Mpofu Remanded in Custody Over U.S.$7m Fraud
The Herald
TWO Harare businessmen, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are accused of defrauding the Government of US$7 million after they allegedly failed to supply goats under the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZACC Moves Against Land Barons
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is moving against land barons that are illegally parcelling out communal land for urban settlement. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's State Agencies, Counties Face Tight Budgets As Ruto Rejects Finance Bill
Business Day Africa
Kenya's state agencies and Counties face a tough future following the withdrawal of the contested Finance Bill 2024, which had proposed increased taxes to fund government… Read more »
Angola: U20 Ihf - Angola End Championship By Facing Spain
ANGOP
The National Junior Women's Handball Team will face, on Friday, at 9:30 am, the similar team from Spain, in the 17th place qualifying round of the World Championship, taking place… Read more »
Angola: Recicla2024 Brings Together Sixty Exhibitors
ANGOP
The chairwoman of the board of directors of the National Waste Agency (ANR), Nelma Caetano, has announced the holding of the third edition of Expo Reclica which will take place… Read more »
Angola: Angola Reaffirms Commitment to Advertise Mining Potential
ANGOP
The Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correa Victor, reaffirmed Thursday the country's continued commitment to promote and advertise the potential and business… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Brig-Gen Mutsvunguma Declared Hero
The Herald
WAR veteran and Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Donald Mutsvunguma, who died in Rusape last Wednesday, has been declared a national hero. Read more »
Mozambique: Director Jailed for Assaulting Teacher
AIM
A court in the central Mozambican city of Beira has jailed a school director for assaulting one of his teachers, Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Releases N4.755bn for Gratuities, Allowances for Akwa Ibom Civil Servants
Premium Times
"The governor believes strongly in promoting the wellbeing of retirees and the current workforce." Read more »
Liberia: CAF Referee Instructor Urges Liberian Referees to Be Professional
FrontPageAfrica
CAF Referee Instructor Jason Damoo has urged young Liberian referees to train to meet the "demand of the game" after completing a two-week training program in Liberia for both… Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Gov Emphasises Need to Strengthen Security Architecture, Improve Military Personnel Welfare
This Day
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed yesterday expressed confidence that the Nigerian Army is well- equipped and determined to defend Nigeria and Nigerians against all… Read more »
Kenya: CBK Approves Mogo As Digital Credit Financier
Capital FM
The Central Bank of Kenya has now approved Mogo Kenya to provide digital credit services in the country. Read more »
Malawi: Jica Commends Water Boards for Reducing Non-Water Revenue Challenges
Nyasa Times
Japan International Corporation Agency(JICA) says it is impressed with the interventions taken by the country's water utility boards in reducing the non -water-revenue challenges. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's President Drops Tax Hike After Deadly Unrest
Daily Trust
Kenya's President William Ruto, on Wednesday, bowed to pressure from violent protesters and dropped the controversial tax bill which sought to raise $2.3billion in new levies in… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Updates - WFP Mobilizing Resources Amid Access Limits
WFP
World Food Programme teams are working around the clock to meet rising hunger needs across Sudan, including civilians trapped in El Fasher and people displaced from North Darfur's… Read more »