June 01
Nigeria: Gombe's ADC Unveils UBA As Presidential Candidate, Presents 29 Guber Flag Bearers
This Day
The Nafiu Bala Gombe-led African Democratic Congress (ADC), has unveiled Chief Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, following the conclusion of… Read more »
Gambia: Moherst Congratulates Prof. Gomez On 2026 Heroes Awards
The Point
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) proudly congratulates the Honourable Minister, Professor Pierre Gomez, on receiving the Quiet Achiever… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recover Pistol, Suspected Cannabis Cache in Akwa Ibom
Premium Times
The latest recovery in Ibeno comes days after police announced the arrest of 178 suspects and the seizure of 69 firearms in a statewide crackdown on crime and drug trafficking. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Responds After Chelle's Comments On Absence From Super Eagles
Premium Times
The Galatasaray forward moved swiftly to clarify the situation on Sunday, revealing that he had spoken directly with Chelle and insisting that the coach's remarks had been taken… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Reps Deputy Spokesperson Secures LP Ticket After Leaving APC
Premium Times
Philip Agbese won the LP primary election on Saturday after polling over 52,000 votes across the three local government areas that make up the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo federal… Read more »
Nigeria: In Support of Supply-Side Policies
Premium Times
Even assessed against its own development programmes, the Nigerian government increasingly lacks the financial muscle to do what needs to be done. Read more »
May 31
Nigeria: Special Report - Inside Sokoto's Fight Against Polio Vaccine Hesitancy
Premium Times
Volunteer Community Mobilisers (VCMs), traditional rulers, and other volunteers have formed a line of defence in communities, helping track and identify unvaccinated children and… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Imam Arrested After Criticising Draft Law On Religious Freedoms [press release]
MFWA
Burkinabè security forces arrested Imam Dr Mohamed Ishaq Kindo, one of the country's most influential Sunni scholars and vice-president of the Sunni Movement of Burkina… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Delegation Arrives Ogbomoso Over Oyo School Abductions
Leadership
A high-powered presidential delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of pupils and… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria, Liberia Deepen Maritime Ties to Unlock Africa's Blue Economy
Leadership
Nigeria and Liberia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation as part of efforts to unlock the vast potential of Africa's Blue Economy and drive… Read more »
Mali: Moody's Cuts Mali Outlook to Negative On Security Deterioration
Daba Finance
Moody's lowered its outlook on Mali's sovereign debt rating to "negative" from "stable" on May 29, 2026, while affirming the long-term issuer rating at Caa2 in both local and… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Emerges NDC Presidential Flag Bearer, Pledges 10,000mw Power Boost
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Mr Obi emerged on Saturday at the party's convention in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Vows Intensified Offensive Against Banditry
Vanguard
,,,Pledges Troops' Welfare Support Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank, IMF, WTO, Others Meet Over U.S., Iran War, Say Conflict Affecting Most Vulnerable Countries
This Day
Heads of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and the International Energy Agency (IEA) at the weekend met in Washington D.C., United… Read more »
Nigeria: Abduction - Gbajabiamila Leads Ribadu, IGP Disu, Two Others On Govt's Visit to Ogbomoso
This Day
Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday led a five-man high-powered Federal Government delegation to Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Reforms Yet to Fully Impact Businesses, Says Neca
Vanguard
The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) says businesses across the country are yet to fully experience the expected benefits of the Federal Government's ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Emerge As Presidential Candidates Amid Uncertainties Over INEC's Powers
Premium Times
INEC had given political parties between 23 April and 30 May to conduct their primaries and pick candidates for the 2027 poll. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Report Raises Concerns Over Apathy, Vote Trading, Party Crises Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Poll
This Day
A pre-election assessment report by the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) has raised concerns over voter apathy, vote trading, party crises and… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol, Diesel Prices
This Day
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, and Automotive Gas… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Police Warn Against Reprisal Attacks On South African Nationals, Businesses
This Day
The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned members of the public against carrying out reprisal attacks on South African nationals, businesses, diplomatic facilities and other interests… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Didn't Include Petrol Subsidy Removal Plan in Inaugural Speech - Shettima
This Day
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu deliberately kept his plan to remove petrol subsidy out of his inauguration speech to avoid pressure against the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Acknowledges Violence in Nigeria Not Driven By Religion Alone, Says 1.3m Displaced in Middle Belt
This Day
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has acknowledged that violent attacks by Fulani militants in Nigeria were not driven by religion alone but… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-National Custom Brokers President Alvin Tumbey Dies Suddenly
Liberian Observer
Former President of the National Custom Brokers Association of Liberia and Montserrado County District #9 representative aspirant, Hon. Alvin Tumbey, has died after reportedly… Read more »
Liberia: Gender Ministry, Unicef Launch Child Protection Curriculum Initiative
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has partnered with United Nations Children's Fund and Mother Pattern College of Health Science to launch a new Child… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drug in Water Purifier Machines From Europe
Leadership
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have uncovered consignments of high potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped to Lagos from… Read more »
