June 26
Nigeria: 2,600 People Killed in Benue Attacks in One Year - Amnesty International
Premium Times
Mrs Magaji further said 18 out of the 23 local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State were constantly under security threats by armed attackers. Read more »
Africa: 90% of Tramadol Seizures Globally Occur in Africa - UNODC
Premium Times
"More than 90 per cent of tramadol seizures over the past five years worldwide were seized in Africa, predominantly West Africa." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, ASUU Meet to Avert Strike By Lecturers' Union
Premium Times
"The government has spent one year in office and we have not been called for any formal meeting. Today we are having the first formal meeting." Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki Loses Mother, Tinubu Mourns
Premium Times
President Tinubu said Mrs Saraki lived a long and fruitful life as a servant of her community, a servant of God, and a beloved guardian and mother to many. Read more »
Nigeria: Zazzau Emir Tasks Women to Embrace Vegetable Farming
Daily Trust
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, has urged Northern women to embrace vegetable farming as a means of livelihood. Read more »
Nigeria: Drop Arms, Seek Dialogue, Chief of Army Staff Tells Aggrieved Groups
Daily Trust
Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, has appealed to aggrieved Nigerians who have taken up arms against the state to drop their arms and seeks dialogue. Read more »
Nigeria: Second Republic Senator, Kunle Oyero, Dies At 100
Daily Trust
A second Republic Senator, Otunba Kunle Oyero, has died at the age of 100. Read more »
Kenya: Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024 an Opportunity for an Inclusive and Sustainable Dialogue [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa acknowledges President William Ruto's decision to decline assenting to the Finance Bill 2024 in response to the widespread outcry from Kenyans. Read more »
Mali: ICC Convicts Al-Qaida Leader for War Crimes in Mali
VOA
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Mali from 2012-2013. Read more »
Nigeria: Celebrated Nigerian Artist Zinno Orara Dies At 58
Premium Times
A celebrated figure in the Nigerian art scene, Zinno Orara's vibrant and thought-provoking works garnered international acclaim. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Rallies Support for Tinubu As President's Delegation Pays Him Condolence Visit
Premium Times
"I wish to call on all of us to rally around him and see to it that we salvage this nation together. It's not a game of apportioning blame. It's a game of making this country work,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspects of Ekiti Killings, Mastermind of 2012 Ado-Ekiti Jailbreak
Premium Times
Mr Abutu said that the RRS operatives also arrested one Omotuyi Temitope, the mastermind of the 2012 jailbreak at Ado Ekiti Correctional Centre. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Are Intervening On Federal Roads - Delta Govt
Vanguard
Delta State Government, Wednesday, explained that it was intervening on several Federal Government roads across the state to enable Deltans and other Nigerians have unfettered… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Not Indifferent to Challenges Bedeviling North - Shettima
Vanguard
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has tongue lashed critics that President Bola Tinubu is not indifferent to challenges of insecurity and food security among others… Read more »
Malawi: Zimbabwean Prophet Magaya Set to Hold 2-Day Conference in Malawi
Nyasa Times
A popular Zimbabwean prophet, Dr. Walter Magaya, will hold a 2-day conference at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Good News Ministries (GNM) has… Read more »
Malawi: Greenbelt Authority Delivers 162 Metric Tonnes of Maize to NFRA
Nyasa Times
Greenbelt Authority has delivered 162 metric tonnes of maize to National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) as part of government's food security measures. Read more »
Kenya: High-Level Govt Offices to Face Budget Cuts Amid Austerity Measures
Capital FM
High-level state offices are set to face significant budget cuts following austerity measures announced by President William Ruto after heeding calls to withdraw the Finance Bill… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Appeals for Patience On Capitation Funds, Highlights Govt Commitment to Education
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged secondary school principals to be patient regarding the release of capitation funds, assuring them that the government is committed to… Read more »
Angola: Cabinet Council Approves National Minimum Wage
ANGOP
The Cabinet Council approved Wednesday the national minimum wage, set at 70,000 kwanzas and 50,000 kwanzas for micro-enterprises and startups. Read more »
Angola: Angolan MP Participates in Conference Against Terrorism
ANGOP
Angolan MP, Lurdes Caposso takes part in the Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians in DOA Qatar that started on June 26, dedicated to address counter-terrorism strategies and… Read more »
Ghana: Efforts Underway to Ensure Ghanaian MPs Safe Return From Kenya, Parliament Says
Accra Times
The MPs and a senior assistant clerk escaped unhurt when demonstrators stormed Kenya's Parliament as the protests intensified Read more »
Morocco: Morocco, Germany Set to Strengthen Security Cooperation
MAP
Director General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Mr. Abdellatif Hammouchi, paid a working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on June 24-26,… Read more »
Tanzania: Medical Camp to Receive Over 100m/ - Worth Medicine
Daily News
ARUSHA: President Samia Suluhu Hassan has released over 100m/- worth medicine to support the ongoing medical camp in Arusha, which has so far attracted 450 specialists and health… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Security Agencies Are Involved in Oil Theft - IPMAN Coordinator
Premium Times
"NNPC Is doing its best to stop bunkering, but security agencies are not helping. Oil theft cannot occur without the connivance of security agencies. When illegal vessels are… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Offence to Release Skit, Music Video Without Our Classification - NFVCB
Vanguard
The National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB) has reiterated that releasing skits, films, or music videos without classification from the Board is an offence. Read more »