June 27, 2023
Sierra Leone: #sierraleonedecides2023 - APC's Kamara Rejects Presidential Election Results
"These results are NOT credible and I categorically reject the outcome so announced by the electoral commission," Mr Kamara said. Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tinubu, Buhari, Atiku, Obi, Others Felicitate Nigerians
In separate statements shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the leaders enjoined Muslims to multiply good deeds, show mercy and compassion. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Observers Present Final Report On Nigeria's General Elections, Highlight Key Priorities
The observers said although the elections showed the commitment of Nigerians to democracy, it also exposed enduring systemic weaknesses and therefore signal a need for further… Read more »
Sierra Leone: President Bio Defeats APC's Kamara, Declared Winner of Sierra Leone Presidential Election
President Bio of Sierra Leone secured victory by polling over 56 per cent of the votes to avoid a run-off against main rival Samura Kamara, who polled about 41 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns to Nigeria, to Celebrate Sallah in Lagos
Mr Tinubu's trip to France was his first foreign trip since he assumed office as Nigeria's president on 29 May. Read more »
Africa: Why Nigeria Will Continue to Play Big Brother Role in Africa - Perm SEC
"Right now, we are still suffering from the situation that led to the removal of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya," the Nigerian official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara - Governor Sacks Permanent Secretaries, Suspends District, Village Heads Appointed By Matawalle
The state government said Mr Matawalle used cronies to 'impoverish' the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Car Owners to Get Annual Proof of Ownership Certificates - Official
Lagos State Government has begun the implementation of the new national policy on car ownership. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Fast-Track Access to Single-Digit Loans for MSMEs - Shettima
Mr Shettima says he is aware of the impact of fuel subsidy removal on MSMEs and is working towards addressing it. Read more »
Nigeria: Egbetokun Orders Withdrawal of Mobile Police Personnel From VIPs
Mr Egbetokun said the focus of the mobile police personnel will be directed towards addressing critical security concerns that affect local communities at large. Read more »
Sierra Leone: SierraLeoneDecides2023 - President Bio in Early Lead As Electoral Commission Announces Partial Results
The ESCL said it had so far tallied about 60 per cent of the total votes cast in Saturday's election. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir
"We are hopeful that the prayers and sacrifices that come with this great celebration as well as the message of Eid-ei-Kabir will bring about peace..." Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Appoints Chief of Staff, Deputy
The appointments are the first Mr Akpabio has made since he was elected as senate president on 13 June. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Governor Sets Up Panel to 'Recover' Govt Property From Ikpeazu's Appointees
Mr Otti, since he was sworn in as governor on 29 May, has been in a war of words with Mr Ikpeazu, whom he accused of leaving "huge debts" and zero assets for the new… Read more »
Nigeria: NUC Executive Secretary, Abubakar Rasheed, Resigns
Mr Rasheed reportedly announced his resignation in Abuja on Monday while presenting the approval certificate to a new university in Kogi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Deputy Governor Appointed Commissioner for Local Government, As 18 Others Get Portfolios
The deputy governor, Mr Abdulsalam, was the chief of staff to a former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Suspends Work On Lagos - Ibadan Expressway Over Sallah
The federal government says the suspension will be effective from Tuesday to Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Speaker Appoints Media Aides, Others
The Speaker urged the new appointees to show utmost commitment to the implementation of the legislative agenda of the 10th House of Representatives. Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu Assumes Duties As NSA, Speaks On Tinubu's Vision to Secure Nigeria
Mr Ribadu says the enormous task of securing the country is that of all Nigerians and all friends of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe State House of Assembly Inaugurated, New Speaker Elected
He is the immediate past Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Redoubled Efforts to Combat Drug Trafficking, Abuse in Nigeria
Mr Tinubu called for the education of citizens, especially the young and other vulnerable, on the dangers of drug abuse and the need to stop stigma and discrimination. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Declines Top Global Position for Possible Appointment in Govt
On Monday, the global vaccine alliance, GAVI, announced Mr Pate's decision to decline his appointment as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more »
Nigeria: Why Buhari Could Not Remove Petrol Subsidy - Garba Shehu
Mr Tinubu announced the removal of the subsidy on petrol during his inaugural speech on 29 May, leading to the increase in petrol prices by almost 200 per cent. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Sierra Leone: #sierraleonedecides2023 - Commercial Activities Return As Sierra Leone Voters Await Results
13 candidates participated in the presidential election, including frontline candidates Julius Bio of the SLPP and Samura Kamara of the APC Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Emerging Headwind and Resetting Governance in States
With the exception of Lagos State, none of the states can sustain itself without funds from the monthly sharing of revenue by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). Read more »