June 20
Niger: Niger Reinstates Prison Sentences for Journalists for Defamation, Insult
CPJ
Nigerien authorities must decriminalize defamation and ensure that the country's cybercrime law does not unduly restrict the work of the media, the Committee to Protect Journalists… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Orders Police to Remove Emir Bayero From Palace, Plans Renovation
This Day
Following the Federal High Court's ruling in the Kano Emirate tussle, the Kano State Government has directed the State Commissioner of Police to remove the deposed Emir Aminu Ado… Read more »
Nigeria: 'We're Not Employing' - Nigerian Immigration Warns Against 'Fake Employment Letters'
Vanguard
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Thursday drew the attention of Nigerians to fake and invalid employment letters in circulation purportedly issued by the service. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance - EFCC Continues Criminal Charge Against Gambaryan
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, continued with its alleged money laundering charge preferred against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance… Read more »
Uganda: MP Mawanda's Home Searched
Nile Post
In a dramatic turn of events, lawyers for Igara East MP Michael Mawanda are urging prosecutors to present their case in court instead of subjecting their client to what they… Read more »
Uganda: Nyamutoro to Illegal Miners - Intimidation Won't Work On Me
Nile Post
Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Phiona Nyamutoro has warned illegal miners, asserting that she remains unwavering in her efforts to streamline the mineral sector,… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Nullifies Reinstatement of Sanusi As Emir of Kano
This Day
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has nullified all the steps taken by the Kano State government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law 2024 reinstating Muhammadu Sanusi II as… Read more »
Kenya: Dozens Arrested During Anti-Finance Bill Protests in Nairobi, Major Towns
Capital FM
Dozens of protesters were arrested during Thursday's anti-finance bill protests across the country that left over 200 others injured. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Two Men for Child Theft in Anambra
Premium Times
The convicts were prosecuted by the Anambra State Government. Read more »
South Africa: Intense Violence Spirals - Two Young Security Guards Shot Dead in Bloody Ambush in Philippi [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The killing of two young men, believed to be security guards, in Philippi East highlights the escalating violence in the area. 'Every company operating in the area requires a… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas As Anti-Tax Protests Spread
DW
Protests against proposed tax hikes spread nationwide on Thursday as riot police cracked down on some demonstrations. The government has argued that it needs to address a major… Read more »
Kenya: Police Drop Probe Against Worldcoin, Paving the Way for Its Return to Kenya
Capital FM
Police have dropped the investigation against Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency project by Tools for Humanity, potentially clearing the way for its return to Kenya. This development… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Pro-Wike Lawmakers' Suit
Premium Times
The appellate court had last week declined to vacate the trial court order restraining Wike's allies from parading themselves as members of Rivers Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Halts Implementation of Kano's New Emirate Law
Premium Times
Federal court orders the restoration of the repealled Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 that created Bichi, Karaye, Rano and Gaya emirates. Read more »
Nigeria: List of Companies That Allegedly Left Nigeria Under Tinubu's Presidency Is Not Accurate
Africa Check
List of companies that allegedly left Nigeria under Tinubu's presidency is not accurate Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Student Allegedly Abducted, Killed By Members of Host Community
Premium Times
The police say they are searching for the killers. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Banker Concludes Testimony Against Ex-Kogi Governor Bello's Nephew
Premium Times
The money laundering case is separate but related to the recent one the EFCC filed against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Vacate Rivers LG Secretariats After Court Judgement - IGP
Leadership
The inspector general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun said the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will vacate the local government secretariats in Rivers State after a Court judgement on… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Order Investigation As Gunmen Kill Petty Trader in Ekiti
Leadership
Tragedy struck in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State as a middle-aged petty trader and Point of Sale (PoS) operator, popularly called Alfa Taofeek was shot dead in his shop. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Shifts Ruling On Kano Emirate Tussle By Few Hours
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Kano has shifted its ruling on the Council Repeal Law 2024 to 2pm, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sets Aside Law Used in Dethroning Emir Bayero, Others
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Kano has set aside all steps taken by Kano state government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Storm Kaduna Govt House, Demand El-Rufai's Arrest
Daily Trust
Protesters under the auspices of Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance (KCWGG), on Thursday, stormed Government House, Kaduna, to demand the probe and arrest of Mallam Nasir… Read more »
South Africa: Discovery Health Says Road Accident Fund in Breach of Court Order
GroundUp
In 2022 the High Court ruled that the fund could not withhold payments for past medical expenses covered by medical aids Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Adjourns Ali Bello, Co-Defendant's Trial
Vanguard
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned an amended money-laundering charge preferred against Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, by the Economic and… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Postpones Ruling On Emirate Tussle
Vanguard
A Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its ruling on the validity of the Kano Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024, to 2 pm today. Read more »