November 20
Liberia: Liberians Express Mixed Views On War Crimes Court
New Republic
Liberians have expressed mixed views as it relates to the establishment of a war and economic crimes court in Liberia, as the Boakai administration is pushing, amid the reelection… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion - 209 Confirmed Dead As Probe Committee Submits Report
Daily Trust
Chairman of the Investigation Committee on the tanker fire incident in Majia, Jigawa State, DIG Hafizu Muhammad Inuwa (Retd) has presented its findings to Governor Umar Namadi. Read more »
Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina Announces Break From Beauty Contests
Daily Trust
Beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has revealed her decision to step away from beauty pageants. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Mining Week Sharpens Focus On Long-Neglected Sector
VOA
Nigeria concluded a three-day conference Wednesday to mark National Mining Week. Authorities in the West African nation have been seeking to expand investments in the mining… Read more »
Nigeria: Harnessing Digital Technology for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Since its inception in December 2023, the New Strategic Health Vision has advanced steadily. This transformative plan is reshaping Nigeria's healthcare system by extending beyond… Read more »
Nigeria: Album Review - in 'Lazarus (The Apparition),' Oladips Finally Rises Above 'Death' [music review]
Premium Times
Oladips transforms his 'death' experience into art, proving his resilience and creative prowess. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Deployed Drones to Eliminate Kidnappings, Bank Robberies - Police Chief
Premium Times
The police chief spoke against corruption in police and roadblocks on highways. Read more »
Nigeria: Institute Conducts First Human Genome Sequencing in Nigeria
Premium Times
Genomic sequencing is a laboratory method that is used to determine the entire genetic makeup of a specific organism or cell type. Read more »
Africa: Baku Briefing - Uncertainty Looms Over Africa's Priorities At COP29
Premium Times
Some participants have expressed frustration over the ongoing deadlock on critical issues at COP29, amidst perceived lack of commitments from wealthy nations and the Donald Trump… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Africa Demands 'Grants Not Loans' to Confront Climate Crisis
Premium Times
Dozens of climate groups from across the continent under the aegis of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), asked world leaders to refrain from increasing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tracking President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Cities and Housing Initiatives [opinion]
Premium Times
President Tinubu is confronting Nigeria's housing challenge with gravitas and a deliberate plan, understanding the criticality of the situation. He is determined to renew the hope… Read more »
Nigeria: 'No Time for Distraction', MC Oluomo Declares As He Resumes Office Amid Sack
Premium Times
This is the first time MC Oluomo will resume office and make it public since the court dismissed him as NURTW president. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Africa's Negotiators Urge World Leaders to Triple Adaptation Funds
Premium Times
With less than four days to the end of the ongoing COP29 negotiations, the African negotiators are demanding over $1 trillion per annum from 2026 and 2030 to finance… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inauguratesa 515megawatts Ghana Bridge Power Plant in Tema
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday inaugurated the Ghana Bridge Power Project (GBPP), marking a significant milestone in Ghana's commitment to expanding its power… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Rejected Range Rover Gift From a Man - Tiwa Savage
Vanguard
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has revealed that she once returned a Range Rover gifted to her by an admirer for her birthday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Destroys 23 Illegal Refinery Sites in October - Official
Premium Times
The official said the naval operations had contributed to the increase in Nigeria's crude oil production. Read more »
Nigeria: Agbolayah Debunks DESOPADEC Funds Allegations On Oborevwori
Vanguard
...says publication fake, misleading Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria On Part of True Economic Recovery - Shettima
Leadership
Vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has stated that Nigeria is currently on the path of economic recovery. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Increase Exportation Capacity for Economy Growth - Sanwo-Olu
Leadership
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stressed the need for Nigeria to increase its exportation capacity to revamp its economy. Read more »
Nigeria: 14 Herders Arrested for Violating Trans-Humance Ban in Adamawa
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 14 suspected herders for violating the Executive Order banning transhumance movement across Adamawa State. Read more »
Ghana: 524 Diaspora Members Gain Ghanaian Citizenship in Historic Ceremony
Ghana Presidency
A historic moment unfolded at the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, as 524 members of the African diaspora were officially granted Ghanaian… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Swears in Five New Ambassadors, Emphasizes Ghana's Role On the Global Stage
Ghana Presidency
In a ceremony steeped in tradition and national pride, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, swore in five new ambassadors at the Jubilee House,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Detain Alleged Algerian Arms Dealer, Others in Zamfara
Vanguard
The police in Zamfara have detained a 58-year-old Algerian national for alleged transborder arms trafficking. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can't Prosper Unless Every Part Thrives - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said although the North could not progress in isolation, Nigeria, too, could not prosper unless every part of her thrived. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Remains Nigeria's Guardian of Unity, Democracy, Assert IBB, Abdulsalami
This Day
*Youth urged to embrace service, commitment Read more »
