November 21
Uganda: Muwada Demands Explanation From Kenyan Government On Besigye's Alleged Abduction
Nile Post
Muwada argues that the way events unfolded violates established legal extradition processes between the two countries, which could lead to growing insecurity among East African… Read more »
Namibia: Maponga Blames Politics for Slow Land Reform
Namibian
Joshua Maponga, Zimbabwean-born public speaker and chief executive of Farmers of Thought, says that land reform can only be successful if it recognises Namibia's sensitive… Read more »
Namibia: Do Not Buy Car Tyres, Mirrors Without Documentation - Namibian Police Warn
Namibian
The Namibian Police in the Omaheke region have raised concerns over a growing trend of criminals stealing vehicle accessories such as tyres, spotlights and mirrors. Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Raise Taxes On an Already Burdened People - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue prioritising the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable even as the economic reforms bear fruit. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Move Against Illegal Harvesting, Sales of Human Eggs
Leadership
The House of Representatives has taken steps to address the issue of illegal harvesting and commercialisation of human eggs in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Colonel Nakalema Challenges Stakeholders to Tackle Graduate Unemployment Sustainably
Nile Post
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, has called on academicians, and stakeholders from both private and public sectors to devise sustainable… Read more »
Nigeria: Biafran Separatist Simon Ekpa Detained in Finland Over Alleged Terrorism in Nigeria
Leadership
A Finnish-Nigerian municipal politician and Biafran separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, been detained by the Päijät-Häme District Court on probable cause for incitement… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Denies Navy Personnel Aiding Oil Theft in Niger Delta
Leadership
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as "cheap blackmail " the allegations by the Chief Executive officer of Tantita Security, Government Tompolo that Nigerian Navy… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrike Sparks Controversy Over Civilian Casualties in Katsina
Leadership
An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force in Shawu village, Ruwan Godiya district of Faskari local government area of Katsina State has left some people feared killed and others… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Terminates Julius Berger's N740bn Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road Contract
Leadership
The Federal Government has finally issued a termination letter to Julius Berger PLC over the construction of Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project reviewed at N740 billion naira. Read more »
Africa: Investing in Girls Could Deliver a Tenfold Return for Africa - Report
New Times
Africa has the potential to unlock a tenfold economic boost, amounting to a staggering $2.4 trillion, according to a new report. Read more »
Nigeria: 715 INEC Offices Moved Out of Local Govt Secretariats - Yakubu
Vanguard
Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday disclosed that 715 offices of the commission, representing 92.4 percent, had over the… Read more »
South Africa: NLC Corruption Was a Crime of Greed, Says Trade Committee Chairperson [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Collusion between government officials, non-profit organisations and auditing firms in the theft of state resources that have been earmarked to improve the lives of poor South… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Amends NDLEA Act, Approves Life Imprisonment for Drug Traffickers
Premium Times
The amendment follows the recommendation of the conference committee of the two chambers. Read more »
Nigeria: Only 3 Out of 21 LGAs in Anambra Open Defecation-Free, Says Unicef
Vanguard
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that only three out of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) in Anambra State are free from open defecation. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Continue to Prioritise Social Investment Programmes - Tinubu Tells IMF Chief
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has assured of his commitment to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable Nigerians even as his economic reforms bear fruit. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu, Says Loan Burden Crushing Nigeria's Economy
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has again slammed President Bola Tinubu's seemingly insatiable appetite for foreign loans. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist, 114 Others in One Week - DHQ
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops have killed a notorious terrorist commander named Munzur Ya Audu in North East and 114 others through well-executed operations across… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Opens New Boarding School
The Herald
The Second Republic, under the able leadership of President Mnangagwa, has made significant strides in achieving universal education, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Bill Proposing Six-Year Single Term for President
Premium Times
Some lawmakers in the House introduced the bill in June. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Turns 32, Holds Livestream Birthday Concert for Fans
Premium Times
This festival aims to showcase the richness and diversity of storytelling in Black American, European, and African cinema through a vibrant programme schedule. Read more »
Nigeria: Pro-Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa Arrested in Finland
Premium Times
The Finnish police said Mr Ekpa "has contributed to violence and crimes against civilians in South-eastern Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Overhead Takes N432.6bn, As Sanwo-Olu Presents N3trn 2025 Budget
Vanguard
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, presented the Appropriation Bill of over N3 trillion for year 2025 to members of the State House of Assembly for consideration and… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Katsina Water Producers Against Substandard Products
This Day
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned water producers in Katsina State against producing and the selling substandard products to… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Neutralizes 115 Terrorists, Arrests 289, Rescues 138 Kidnap Victims in One Week
Vanguard
In a decisive effort against insecurity, Nigerian troops neutralized 115 terrorists, arrested 289 suspects, and rescued 138 kidnapped victims in the past week. Additionally, they… Read more »
